In a June 4th meeting exclusively for DEC members and their guests, Israel’s Ambassador to the United States Ron Dermer discussed his country’s economic transformation. Dermer described Israel’s journey from a formerly socialist country to a free-market, technology and innovation hotspot. “But I do know this, that socialism and genius do not go together. There is no greater straight jacket for genius than socialism,” Dermer said while commenting on Israel’s economic past.

Every person and company in America wants to see health care cost less and deliver more. To get there, we must unleash technology and the change it causes. We know patients will benefit because nearly every other sector in our economy either has or is experiencing massive disruption for the betterment of their consumers. Now is the time for health care.

On June 13, the Honorable Mike Rogers, former congressman & current host of CNN’s Declassified, discussed cybersecurity challenges due to today’s proliferation of data and access to technology. “Think about how much information is about every single one of you in this room today online. It would cost me 20 minutes of computer time to know what used to take me as an agent a year to develop,” said Congressman Rogers.

On Monday, June 18, 2018, in an exclusive member-only meeting, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo addressed the Detroit Economic Club and discussed how economic diplomacy helps build relationships that create jobs and spur economic growth.

Wednesday, September 5, 2018, the Detroit Economic Club hosted presidents from the state’s University Research Corridor (URC). Michigan State University Interim President The Honorable John Engler, University of Michigan President Dr. Mark Schlissel and Wayne State University President Dr. M. Roy Wilson shared data from the URC’s 2018 Economic Impact Report.

U.S. Federal Reserve Board Governor Lael Brainard discussed the current state and outlook for the U.S. economy on Wednesday, September, 12.

On Thursday, October 18, 2018, in a Detroit Economic Club exclusive member-only meeting, Larry Kudlow – Assistant to the President and Director of the National Economic Council – discussed America’s current economic growth and the impact of lower business taxes on the country’s workforce.

Higher education institutions are subject to a great deal of scrutiny and skepticism in today’s increasingly critical climate, but there’s an argument to be made that universities have never been as relevant and important as they are right now.

Lee Hecht Harrison President Ranjit de Sousa shared how businesses should prepare for changes AI will bring to the workforce.

In an exclusive meeting for Detroit Economic Club members, Governor Rick Snyder discussed programs to address the talent gap in Michigan and how people can work together for the betterment of the state.

In a late afternoon Detroit Economic meeting moderated by Dan Gilbert, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver discussed the continued expansion into international markets and the business side of basketball.

Jim Lentz, CEO of Toyota Motor North America, addressed the Detroit Economic Club on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, and offered his insights on mobility, autonomous vehicles, the auto industry and their potential impact on society.