In a time of rapid change, economic uncertainty, and global shifts, the voices we turn to matter more than ever.

Economics isn’t just about charts and forecasts — it’s about the real-world impact of policy, innovation, and decision-making. That’s why today’s top speakers on the global economy are in such high demand. They’re not just analyzing what’s happening — they’re guiding audiences through it.

Whether it’s navigating tariffs, interpreting global market trends, or forecasting the future of public policy, these speakers bring clarity to complexity. Their insights don’t just inform — they influence, helping business leaders, policymakers, and everyday citizens make smarter decisions.

This blog spotlights the top economic minds leading the conversation in 2025 — the trusted voices you want on your stage to decode what’s next.

Dr. Dambisa Moyo: Global Economist, Best-selling Author

Dr. Dambisa Moyo is a co-principal of Versaca Investments – a family office, focused on growth investing globally. She serves on a number of global corporate boards including: 3M Corporation, Chevron, and Conde Nast, as well as the Oxford University Endowment investment committee. Dr. Moyo is a pre-eminent thinker, who influences key decision-makers in strategic investment and public policy. She is respected for her unique perspectives, her balance of contrarian thinking with measured judgment, and her ability to turn economic insight into investible ideas.

Ron Insana: CNBC Senior Analyst & Commentator | Trailblazing Financial Journalist | Bestselling Author | CEO of iFi AI

In the midst of the chaotic forces impacting business and the economy, Ron Insana delivers clear insights business leaders and financial professionals can use to make smarter decisions. A pioneer in television financial news reporting, Ron is currently senior analyst and commentator at CNBC. He also hosts The Market Score Board Report, a daily nationally syndicated radio program. As CEO of iFi AI, an AI-powered stock research platform created in partnership with IBM watsonx, Ron has a front row seat to the transformative AI revolution.

Rosie Rios: Former U.S. Treasurer, CEO of Red River Associates, Chair of America 250

Rosie Rios was the 43rd Treasurer of the United States and is a Visiting Scholar at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University. She is most recently known for initiating and leading the efforts to place a portrait of a woman on the front of U.S. currency for the first time in the nation’s history. She has also launched Notable Women, an Augmented Reality educational initiative in collaboration with Google. In August 2020 she was honored as one of USA Today’s Women of the Century.

Todd Buchholz: Former White House Director of Economic Policy & CNBC Regular

As a frequent commentator on the state of the markets, Todd Buchholz brings his experience as a former White House director of economic policy, a managing director of the $15 billion Tiger hedge fund, and a Harvard economics teacher to the cutting edge of economics, fiscal politics, finance, and business strategy. Buchholz is a frequent guest on ABC News, PBS, and CBS, and he recently hosted his own special on CNBC. He is a fellow at Yale University’s Branford College, was a fellow at Cambridge University in 2009, holds several engineering and design patents, and is a co-producer of the Broadway smash “Jersey Boys.”

Andrew Busch: Economic Futurist & First Chief Market Intelligence Office for the U.S. Government

Andrew Busch was the first Chief Market Intelligence Officer (CMIO) for the U.S. government at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). As CMIO, he was charged with improving and enhancing the government’s understanding of the markets and global economy. Andy answers “where do we go from here?” for the future by breaking down the chaos of our world and giving specific ideas how to overcome, adapt, and thrive. His ROI is preparing your board, clients and conference attendees for the opportunities ahead.

Gene Marks: Keynote Speaker, Author, Columnist

As a renowned keynote speaker and national business columnist, Gene speaks at over 70 live events each year. These events range from Fortune 500 sales and corporate events to large association conferences. Gene’s presentations are not only funny and energetic but also packed with valuable content.

Liz Claman: Anchor/Correspondent, FOX Business Network

With nearly 25 years of experience, Liz Claman—described by Vanity Fair as “…one of television’s top business reporters and anchor”‘—shares insights on leadership and the global economy gleaned from her access to the most influential and powerful business leaders in the world. Liz Claman, anchor of Fox Business Network’s “The Claman Countdown,” brings to the stage a deep understanding of financial markets, business trends, and economic policy gleaned from years of interviewing world-renowned business leaders, politicians, and economists.

Dr. Jeremy Siegel: Leading Expert on Economy & Financial Markets | Inspiration behind Siegel’s Paradox | Russell E. Palmer Professor of Finance at Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania

Jeremy Siegel is a leading economist and Professor who has taught for over four decades. He is an internationally recognized expert on financial markets and economies, and his expertise and commentaries are highly sought-after as a keynote speaker. With a stellar reputation as one of the most insightful minds in his field, Jeremy is a frequent contributor to Yahoo Finance and Kiplinger’s Personal Finance. Jeremy is considered one of the most brilliant minds in economics and financial markets. He is a highly respected member of the academic community, and his work and speaking engagements will continue to be influential for years to come.

Willis Sparks: Director of Global Macro at Eurasia Group | Expert on Geopolitical Risk | Media Commentator on CNN, BBC, Bloomberg

Willis Sparks is a thought leader on risks, opportunities, and trends created by current geopolitical conflicts and political developments in major emerging market countries, as well as on US politics and foreign policy. He works directly with Eurasia Group President Ian Bremmer on a variety of macro political risk projects. He’s made speeches on market-moving trends in international politics for investor and corporate audiences on every continent except Antarctica. Willis outlines why global investors and business leaders must understand the national, regional, and global political trends.

Joseph Stiglitz: Recipient of the Nobel Prize in Economics | University Professor at Columbia University | Speaker on Globalization, Inequality, and Economic Policy

Joseph Stiglitz is a Nobel Laureate in Economics and a professor at Columbia University. Known for his critical insights into global economic policies, he served as Chief Economist of the World Bank. Stiglitz’s contributions to the field of economics have earned him numerous accolades, including the John Bates Clark Medal. His compelling speeches draw from a rich career dedicated to understanding inequality, public policy, and sustainable growth.