About

The 2024 World Economy Summit is Semafor’s boldest venture in live journalism yet. The event will take place April 17-18, against the backdrop of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C.

With six sessions across two days and two stages including the Gallup Great Hall, the 2024 World Economy Summit will showcase the most influential economic and business decision makers in the world, coming together for on-the-record conversations on the state of the global economic landscape.

Co-chaired by legends of the industry, Former U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker and The Carlyle Group Co-Founder David Rubenstein, who will act as key advisors to the program.

Venues

The World Economy Summit will take place on two iconic stages, a short walking distance from each other in the heart of Washington, D.C. 

The Great Hall at Gallup
901 F Street NW Washington, D.C. 20004

The Great Hall located at Gallup’s HQ in Penn Quarter will host both morning and afternoon mainstage sessions across the two days.

The Green Rooms at The Mellon Auditorium
1301 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20240

The iconic Green Rooms at The Mellon Auditorium in the heart of Federal Triangle on Constitution Avenue will host morning mainstage sessions across the two days. 

FAQ

The 2024 World Economy Summit is a live, in-person convening taking place against the backdrop of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C. 

Six live sessions across two days and two stages will showcase the most influential economic and business decision makers in the world, coming together for on-the-record conversations on the state of the global economic landscape. Register to attend here

The 2024 World Economy Summit is designed for senior, forward-thinking leaders shaping the global economy. Attendees include senior public and private sector executives, representatives from civil society organizations, academics and media.

Here you will find information on all 6 sessions. 

Attendees are encouraged to attend as many sessions as possible to make the most of the experience. During registration, attendees will have the opportunity to select the sessions they would like to attend. After registering, you may contact our attendee concierge at wes@semafor.com to amend your session selection at any time.

The 2024 World Economy Summit will be live streamed for those outside of Washington. Sign up for Semafor Business Newsletter to get notified of details nearer the time.

Stage Sessions are free to attend, though advanced registration is required. 

Registered attendees will be issued with a badge upon check-in. Your attendee badge will allow you to access all public stage sessions, though advance selection of your sessions during or post registration will ensure your seat.

We will not be accepting day of event registrations. Please register in advance to secure your badge.

Semafor does not have a room block for out of town attendees, however the following hotels are conveniently located between the two venues:

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