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Bernard L. Schwartz Lecture With Ajay Banga

Ajay Banga discusses sustainable economic recovery, the World Trade Organization and international standards for trade, and policies to promote financial inclusion and address the digital divide among communities with and without access to technology.

Virtual Event with Ajay Banga and Peter B. Henry May 25, 2021 Bernard L. Schwartz Lecture

Europe

A Conversation With Jamie Dimon

This event is presented as part of the 2019 Corporate Conference.

Event with Jamie Dimon and David M. Rubenstein April 4, 2019 Bernard L. Schwartz Lecture

United States

A Conversation With Disney CEO Robert A. Iger

HAASS: So let’s start actually with the 800-pound gorilla, which is the big thing, the acquisition of 21st Century Fox. Given what Blair said, given how stunningly well you’ve done, how well you’re d…

Event with Robert A. Iger and Richard Haass April 12, 2018 Bernard L. Schwartz Lecture

Global

A Conversation With Robert Greifeld

Robert Greifeld discusses how the recent and upcoming elections in France, Germany, and the United States might affect trade, markets, and the future of globalization.

Event with Robert Greifeld and John Micklethwait November 29, 2016 Bernard L. Schwartz Lecture

Global

David M. Cote on Emerging Markets

David M. Cote discusses the role of emerging economies in the global economy.

Event with David M. Cote and Rana Foroohar October 28, 2015 Bernard L. Schwartz Lecture

United States

Michael Dell on Innovation and Global Technology Solutions

Michael S. Dell, chairman and chief executive officer at Dell Inc., joins Daniel L. Doctoroff, chief executive officer at Bloomberg, to discuss growth and technology in a globalized world.

Event with Michael S. Dell and Daniel L. Doctoroff December 3, 2014 Bernard L. Schwartz Lecture

Capital Flows

The Case for U.S. Multinationals

Chevron Chairman and CEO John S. Watson shares his views on how U.S.-based multinational corporations can help expand American influence abroad and be a positive force for progress. Watson also discusses recent global energy trends, including the rise in production of shale gas and other unconventional energy sources, that are being driven by advances in energy technology. Related Reading: This Month in Geoeconomics, CFR Newsletter, Maurice R. Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies

Event with John S. Watson and Alan S. Murray November 29, 2012 Bernard L. Schwartz Lecture

Capital Flows

A Conversation with Kenneth Chenault

This meeting is also a Bernard L. Schwartz Lecture on Business and Foreign Policy.

Event with Kenneth I. Chenault and Alan S. Murray December 6, 2011 Bernard L. Schwartz Lecture

United States

"The Mobile Revolution: Driving the Next Wave of Productivity and Growth" with Randall L. Stephenson, CEO, AT&T

Randall L. Stephenson, chairman and chief executive officer of AT&T, discusses the role of mobile technology as a driving force of productivity and business investment as well as AT&T's acquisition of T-Mobile. This meeting is part of the CEO Speakers Series and is sponsored by the Corporate Program and the Bernard L. Schwartz Lecture on Foreign Policy

Event with Chrystia Freeland and Randall L. Stephenson March 30, 2011 Bernard L. Schwartz Lecture

Energy and Climate Policy

A Conversation With David J. O'Reilly

Watch David J. O'Reilly, chairman and chief executive officer, Chevron Corporation, make remarks about U.S. energy security and energy's role in the economy.

Event November 12, 2008 Bernard L. Schwartz Lecture