GW Business & Policy Forum

For the last three years, the GW Business & Policy Forum has been an annual event hosted by the George Washington University School of Business that invites policymakers and industry experts to discuss their insights and experiences regarding current, pressing global issues. Past events have welcomed conversations from individuals at Deloitte, Microsoft, and government organizations to shed light on these issues.

GW Business & Policy Forum 2025: The Future of Work is Now

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This upcoming event will explore the impact of new technologies on businesses, policy, and industries. Panelists and speakers from companies such as McKinsey and Company, Arcadia, and Accenture will discuss how they adapt to emerging trends in AI, sustainability, and innovation across all sectors.

Schedule and Speakers

GW Business & Policy Forum 2024: Imagining the Future with AI

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The forum centered around the hot topic of AI and how it will impact business and society at large. From raising concerns about furthering the gap of technology accessibility to pointing out the emerging technology’s achievements, notable keynote speakers from companies such as BlackRock, KPMG, and IBM shared their expertise and strategies for utilizing AI effectively.

The GW Business & Policy Forum: Attacking Cybersecurity Risks. Header image shows the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, and the U.S. Capitol Building in the background.

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The forum highlighted cybersecurity as a critical focus, supported by GW University’s growing strength in STEM fields. Industry leaders from companies like Deloitte, Google, IBM, Intel, and Microsoft shared insights on mitigating cybersecurity risks, offering practical strategies and perspectives to students and professionals navigating today’s digital landscape.