Events
21st Century Cures Act
Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium
Event Overview On December 13th, the 21st Century Cures Act was signed into law by President Barack Obama. This bipartisan legislation will significantly increase funding for scientific and medical research, and strengthen the process of translating scientific innovations into life-saving treatments for patients. The 21st Century Cures Act, which was...
The Millennial Mindset
Georgetown University, Rafik B. Hariri Building, Fisher Colloquium
Event Overview The results of a new survey of Millennials conducted by EIG and EY painted a complex picture of a generation convinced the economy is failing them, one that is willing to work hard to better their lot, and one that is very uncertain about what comes next....
Millennials and the Economy
EIG Headquarters
Event Overview On September 22nd, EIG and EY hosted a bipartisan discussion on the results of their national public opinion survey of Millennials. The survey gauged Millennial views on a variety of issues related to the economy and the challenges they face almost seven years into the recovery from...
Democratic National Convention
Reading Terminal Market
Event Overview On July 27th 2016 Economic Innovation Group organized a prime-time celebration of entrepreneurship with The Daily Beast at Reading Terminal Market on the sidelines of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Drinks and bites were served by Philly’s most famous food entrepreneurs, as well as music from Philly’s DJ...
The American Dream in Distress
The Loft at 600 F
Event Overview On March 16th, EIG hosted The American Dream in Distress, a panel discussion about the uneven economic recovery and the rise in populism. John Avlon of the Daily Beast moderated the discussion among panelists Janet Adamy of the Wall Street Journal, Jared Bernstein of the Center for...