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2026 SIEPR Economic Summit

Our 22nd SIEPR Economic Summit featured invigorating conversations and meaningful insights from top leaders in business, academia and government on some of the most urgent economic issues facing the U.S. and the world. More than 500 people participated in our daylong event at Stanford. We invite you to explore the highlights, including conversations with Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan and former Italy prime minister Mario Draghi, and discussions from all-star expert panels.

Bridging insights and policy. Building dialogue and community.

The 2026 SIEPR Economic Summit

Summit Sessions

Deepen your understanding of the economic policy challenges and opportunities facing us.

"Tell me the bad news."

Intel CEO

Lip-Bu Tan is engineering a turnaround of the iconic chipmaker Intel and shares how he’s accomplished this feat before. For starters: No ego. No sugar coating. 

Read on and watch part of the discussion

Headwinds in the US economy

Got data?

There’s a lot of sand in the gears affecting the U.S. economy. A panel of prominent economists discusses their insights and the challenge of gauging ever-shifting data.

Read to learn what's in store for the U.S. economy

Mario Draghi: No more complacency

Europe at a crossroads

The former European Central Bank chief and former leader of Italy, gives his take on why the EU economy lags the U.S. and China’s but is “cautiously optimistic” about its future.

Read more about the influential work of Mario Draghi

AI’s on the job: What’s a worker to do?

Our new AI world

What's the latest data say about the economic impacts of AI — from labor to productivity? Top AI economists weigh in on steps needed to protect against its biggest risks.

Read more about the economic impacts of AI

Will they stay or will they go?

California wealth tax

A ballot proposal to impose a wealth tax on billionaires in California is causing a stir. What are the trade-offs? Two leading economists take their corners and square off.

Read on and watch the session about the wealth tax

Quick links to the 2026 Summit

Scenes from the Summit

2026 Summit attendees
Plenty of group photos are taken throughout the day of the Summit.
Lip-Bu Tan
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan gets some paparazzi moments.
conversations at 2026 Summit
Conversations like this are a familiar scene at the Summit.
laughs at the Summit
A chance to share laughs before the Summit gets started.
ceo of cadence at Summit
The CEO of Cadence introduces the CEO of Intel.
audience member at Summit
Audience members listen intently at the Summit.
Q and A time at Summit
Q&As are always a highlight at the Summit.
Q and A time at summit
Audience questions are a key part of the Summit.
moderator points at Summit
Moderators get the honors to pick questions from the audience.
The Summit
The Summit convenes 500 leaders in business, academia and government.
sunshine during the summit
Summit attendees enjoy some sunshine together during a break.
groups at the summit
The reception at the Summit is always a great time for meeting other attendees.
Summit and SIEPR board
Advisory Board members get to catch up with each other at the Summit.
question period
Attendees pose tough questions for the speakers.
reception at summit
Lots of opportunity to network with others while at the Summit.

*All photos by Ryan Zhang

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