Chairman’s Welcome and Opening Remarks

Charles J. Hall    

Acting Chairman and President Export-Import Bank of the United States       

In the past year, the world has seen enormous changes. This plenary will explore recent trends and how to better understand the potential impact on American companies.

Moderator:
Megan Murphy, Editor, Bloomberg Businessweek

Panelists:
Greg Ip, Chief Economics Commentator, The Wall Street Journal
Jasandra Nyker, Chief Executive Officer, BioTherm Energy
Tim Richards, Managing Director for Government Affairs and Policy in the Middle East, North Africa, Turkey Region, General Electric
David Wessel, Senior Fellow in Economic Studies, The Brookings Institution

Interviewer:

Nick Timiraos, National Economics Correspondent, The Wall Street Journal

Interviewee:

Mayor Greg Fischer, Louisville, Kentucky

The Honorable Chris Collins
U.S. House of Representatives (R-NY-27th)
The Honorable Mike Kelly
U.S. House of Representatives (R-PA-3rd)

Video Remarks:

The Honorable Wilbur Ross:

Secretary U.S. Department of Commerce

Conversation on the Future of Manufacturing in the Global Economy

Interviewer:

Charles Wetherington, President, BTE Technologies and Vice Chair of the NAM’s Small and Medium Manufacturers Group

Interviewee:  

Jay Timmons, President and Chief Executive Officer, National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) 

Day 2 Wecome Remarks

Scott P. Schloegel, Acting First Vice President and Vice Chairman,

Export-Import Bank of the United States 

The Competitive Landscape: Prospects for Growth in 2017 and Beyond

This plenary gathers top global business thinkers to analyze what will happen next in the global economy and opportunities for American exporters and businesses.

Moderator: Glenn Youngkin, President and Chief Operating Officer, The Carlyle Group

 Speakers: 

• Jim Clifton, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Gallup
• Jack Leslie, Chairman, Weber Shandwick
• The Honorable Terry McAuliffe, Governor, Commonwealth of Virginia
• Dr. Jonathan Woetzel, Director and Senior Partner, Shanghai, McKinsey Global Institute

Small Business Awards Ceremony

Keynote Remarks:

Linda McMahon

Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration

Introduction:

Charles J. Hall    

Acting Chairman and President Export-Import Bank of the United States&

Closing

Charles J. Hall    

Acting Chairman and President Export-Import Bank of the United States