Lael Brainard

Join Lael Brainard, former Director of the U.S. National Economic Council and Vice Chair of the Federal Reserve, for an in-depth conversation. With her extensive experience as a policymaker in the Biden and Obama administrations, Brainard offers unique insights into the key economic challenges of today.

Drawing from her time at the Federal Reserve, Brainard discusses her role in managing inflation, stabilizing financial systems, and fostering sustainable growth in an unpredictable economy. As a U.S. representative to the G-7 and G-20, she shares valuable perspectives on international cooperation, trade tensions, and financial stability.

Brainard also examines key domestic policies that influence U.S. economic resilience, from addressing inequality to navigating labor market dynamics and encouraging innovation. Her work in the White House and at the Treasury shapes her understanding of the strategies required to drive growth and overcome economic adversity in the U.S.

This conversation offers a rare opportunity to hear from one of the world’s foremost economic minds, as Brainard brings her expertise to the challenges and opportunities shaping the economy today.