Reagan National Economic Forum Announces Panel Topics and Distinguished Speakers and Participants

Top U.S. Business and Policy Leaders to Address Key Economic Issues in Simi Valley, California, May 29-30

WASHINGTON, April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute today announced speakers, participants, and panel topics for the inaugural Reagan National Economic Forum (RNEF), taking place at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, May 29-30, 2025. Media who wish to attend must request credentials HERE.

RNEF will carry forward President Reagan's vision of a strong and prosperous economy for all Americans, rooted in opportunity, innovation, and free enterprise. This groundbreaking event will bring together, on a bipartisan basis, leaders from top U.S. companies, pioneering entrepreneurs, policymakers, and regulators to address America's long-term economic challenges, and to champion policies that drive growth.

Speakers slated to participate at the Forum include: 

• Mr. Brian Armstrong, Co-founder & CEO, Coinbase
• Mr. Marc Andreessen, Co-Founder & General Partner, Andreessen Horowitz 
• Hon. Gary Cohn, Vice Chair, IBM; Former Director, National Economic Council
• Mr. Jamie Dimon, Chairman & CEO, JPMorganChase 
• Rep. French Hill, Chairman, U.S. House Financial Services Committee; U.S. House of Representatives, Arkansas's 2nd District 
• Rep. Rich McCormick, U.S. House of Representatives, Georgia's 7th District 
• Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury
• Mr. Horacio Rozanski, Chairman, President, & CEO, Booz Allen Hamilton
• Hon. Paul Ryan, Partner, Solamere Capital; Former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives 
• Rep. Jason Smith, Chairman, U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means; U.S. House of Representatives, Missouri's 8th District 
• Hon. Kevin Stitt, Governor, State of Oklahoma
• Mr. Joseph Ucuzoglu, Global CEO, Deloitte 
• Hon. Kevin Warsh, Former Member, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
• Rep. Beth Van Duyne, U.S. House of Representatives, Texas's 24th District 

Additional speakers will be announced as they are confirmed.

"RNEF will spark meaningful discussion on the most pressing economic issues facing our country, and help drive dynamic, solution-oriented dialogue to address complex challenges facing the American economy," said Roger Zakheim, Director of the Ronald Reagan Institute. "We are honored to have such a wide range of experts and practitioners helping to lead those conversations."

Panel topics at RNEF include:

1. Economic engagement and increased geopolitical competition in the U.S.-China relationship.
2. Policies and innovations to meet rising energy demand and expand energy production.
3. The regulatory state, the Supreme Court's influence, and how reform can drive economic expansion.
4. The role of economic growth in societal well-being.
5. American financial leadership in the face of monetary policy shifts, regulatory uncertainty, global competition, emerging fintech innovations, and tariffs.
6. AI's true economic impact: Distinguishing between genuine transformation and exaggerated expectations.
7. How state governments can leverage reforms, technology, and innovation to improve governance and public services.
8. America's long-term fiscal challenges in the face of demographic shifts, entitlement reforms, and tax policy.
9. How U.S. innovation in defense, infrastructure, and energy can complement advancements in software and technologies.
10. The U.S. housing shortage: Policy barriers and solutions to boost housing supply and affordability.

"The Reagan National Economic Forum will advance President Reagan's vision of a strong and prosperous economy for all Americans, driven by free enterprise, innovation, and the dynamism of the American people," said David Trulio, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute. "We are thrilled to convene this Forum, bringing together leaders and actionable ideas to spark commonsense, proven solutions that will ensure America continues to be a shining city on a hill, unsurpassed in economic freedom and opportunity."

Attendance at RNEF is by invitation only. Media who wish to attend must request credentials HERE, and a member of the media relations team will follow up to confirm credentials.

For more information, visit http://www.rnef.com/ or follow @ReaganInstitute.

About the Reagan Foundation and Institute

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute (RRPFI) is the sole nonprofit organization created by President Reagan charged with advancing his legacy and principles – limited government, individual liberty, economic opportunity, freedom and democracy, peace through strength, and national pride.  

A globally recognized nonpartisan organization based in Simi Valley, CA, with a leading policy institute in Washington, DC, RRPFI delivers impactful public affairs programming, policy convenings and projects of national and international significance, and distinctive educational initiatives.  In addition, RRPFI sustains the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, the largest and most visited presidential library, which routinely hosts major special exhibitions. 

An hour from Los Angeles International Airport, RRPFI's Simi Valley campus sits on 400 acres, serves as the final resting place of America's 40th President and former First Lady Nancy Reagan, displays a chunk of the Berlin Wall, and houses the plane President Reagan flew on as Air Force One to 26 countries.  Onsite are the Reagan Center for Public Affairs, Presidential Learning Center, Air Force One Pavilion, and the Reagan Leadership Academy.  More information is available at www.reaganfoundation.org.

Contact:
Kelsey Koberg Beymer
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SOURCE The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute