Past Events
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Washington Area Development Economics Seminar 2026
Friday, 5/1/2026, 9:30am - 5:00pm
The Washington Area Development Economics Symposium (WADES) is an annual research conference which highlights academic work from researchers at leading economic
15th Annual Washington Area International Trade Symposium
Friday, 5/1/2026, 8:15am - 6:00pm
The Institute for International Economic Policy is pleased to host the 15th Annual Washington Area International Trade Symposium.
Beyond GDP: What multidimensional measures of poverty and well-being add
Tuesday, 4/28/2026, 11:00am - 12:00pm
OPHI-IIEP Seminar Zoom - Beyond GDP: What multidimensional measures of poverty and well-being add
Fostering Innovation, Addressing Inequity
Thursday, 4/16/2026, 8:30am - 5:30pm
The 6th GW India Conference on India’s Economic Development and U.S.-India Economic Relations took place on Thursday, April 16
Future of Finance & Trade in Africa 3.0
Tuesday, 4/14/2026, 8:30am - 5:00pm
The GW School of Business and the Institute for International Economic Policy present: THE FUTURE OF FINANCE & TRADE IN AFRICA 3.0.
10th Urbanization & Development Conference
Tuesday, 3/31/2026, 8:00am - 5:30pm
The 10th Urbanization & Development Conference will focus on jobs, firms, and growth in cities.
The Doom Loop: Why the World Economic Order Is Spiraling into Disorder
Tuesday, 3/24/2026, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Join us for a discussion with Eswar Prasad, author of The Doom Loop
Rethinking Poverty and Microcredit
Monday, 3/2/2026, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Featuring Jonathan Morduch, Professor of Public Policy & Economics, New York University
Fintech & Banks: Making it All Work for the Best of Society
Wednesday, 2/11/2026, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Featuring Fernando Sotelino and Leora Klapper.
Thursday, 12/11/2025, 9:00am - 6:00pm
The Institute for International Economic Policy is pleased to announce the 17th Annual GW China Conference will be hosted in Hong Kong in partnership with HKU.
Wenger Lecture on International Business and Finance Featuring Ambassador Michael Froman
Tuesday, 12/2/2025, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
The Institute for International Economic Policy is pleased to announce a conversation with Ambassador Michael Froman.
Trade & Development Seminar: Elias Papaioannou (London Business School)
Thursday, 11/13/2025, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Please join the Economics department for a Trade & Development seminar with Elias Papaioannou, economics professor at London Business School.
Trade & Development Seminar: Nan Li (IMF)
Monday, 11/10/2025, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Please join the Economics department for a Trade & Development seminar with Nan Li, deputy division chief at the development macroeconomics division of the Res
Top Lessons I Have Learned from Muhammad Yunus During the Last 38 Years
Thursday, 10/23/2025, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Alex Counts, founder of the Grameen Foundation, shares learnings from Nobel Laureate Dr. Muhammed Yunus.
Partnership for Economic Growth and Job Creation
Wednesday, 10/15/2025, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
George Washington University and US/UK-Africa Business Council are hosting high-level conference, bringing together members of the African diaspora, ministers..
Macro Fiscal Stabilization in Argentina
Tuesday, 10/14/2025, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Featuring: Mr. Carlos Guberman, Secretary of the Treasury of Argentina
2nd Washington Area Network Economics Symposium (WANES)
Saturday, 10/11/2025, 9:00am - 5:00pm
WANES is a research conference that highlights academic work from researchers at leading economics institutes in the DMV.
FFC/2025: The 26th Federal Forecasters Conference
Thursday, 10/9/2025, 9:00am - 4:30pm
At the beginning of the conference, join us in honoring the life and work of friend, colleague, and longtime supporter of the Federal Forecasters Consortium....
Charting a Sustainable Fiscal Future: U.S. and Korean Insights
Thursday, 10/2/2025, 8:30am - 5:00pm
This conference will bring together government officials, scholars, and practitioners from the United States and Korea to exchange perspectives.
International Business in a Turbulent Era
Friday, 9/26/2025, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Featuring Makhtar Diop, Managing Director of the IFC.