




We live in an era of strategic interdependence: The outcomes for every player in the system depend on the choices of all. This is modern game theory, and it informs the mission of Semafor World Economy.
A culture of deep learning guides the agenda which has become the largest gathering of CEOs in the US. We curate the richest concentration of insights and ideas available to decision-makers today.
As a news startup, Semafor offers a fresh, unentangled perspective. Our newsroom has no agenda other than to cut through a tide of misinformation with objective, balanced reporting. We bring the same sensibility to Semafor World Economy, where we surface the world’s leading ideas, and engage with the principal agents of change, in a spirit of inquiry.
At Semafor World Economy, the world’s top CEOs engage with Semafor journalists on stage and, in off-stage settings, connect with each other and public sector figures in Washington, DC.
A century ago, in the period between the two world wars, the Italian philosopher Antonio Gramsci wrote: “The old world is dying, and the new world struggles to be born.” Those words resonate in this new era of unsettling change.
Where will our own interregnum lead? Semafor World Economy offers new thinking on that question. In unraveling complexity, we aim to help business leaders see into the future.
Semafor CEO Justin B. Smith
Steered by an illustrious global Advisory Board.
Our global Advisory Board members represent the most dynamic areas of the global economy and make meaningful contributions to our convening, content, and mission.
Semafor World Economy Co-Chairs
Ken C. Griffin
Henry R. Kravis
Penny S. Pritzker
David M. Rubenstein
Semafor World Economy Advisory Board Members
Dr. Sultan Al Jaber
Mukesh D. Ambani
Nikesh Arora
Mary Barra
Levent Çakıroğlu
Natarajan Chandrasekaran
Edwin Chen
Euisun Chung
Aliko Dangote
Georges Elhedery
Carlos Hank González
Paul Griggs
Hironori Kamezawa
Christian Klein
Jorge Paulo Lemann
Rich Lesser
Divesh Makan
Dina Powell McCormick
David McKay
Nandan Nilekani
Andrea Orcel
Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara
Mustafa Suleyman
Simpiwe K. Tshabalala
John Waldron
Shemara Wikramanayake
Gathering a uniquely influential group of CEOs for rare intellectual exchange.
We convene the world’s most forward-looking CEOs and global leaders, creating a peer community defined by candor, trust, and the exchange of ideas that shape the future of the world economy.
Curated spaces and thought-provoking formats foster deep peer learning, candid exchange and forward-looking insights for top global CEOs.
Offering CEOs a sharp understanding of how public policy and geopolitical dynamics influence the world economy with top US and international officials.
Semafor World Economy Principals shape the economy of tomorrow.
Selected for their impact and ideas, Principals are global leaders who convene each spring in Washington, DC for a five-day, high-trust forum.
Becoming a Principal is a merit-based distinction that signals leadership and enables participation in a new global network of hands-on architects of progress.
Exquisite content powered by Semafor’s world-class newsroom.
Semafor’s newsroom sits at the heart Semafor World Economy, leading conversations and coverage that enhances CEO learning, questioning, debate, and foresight.
Our conversations are anchored by prize-winning journalists committed to intelligent, transparent reporting.
Semafor’s newsroom interrogates the most critical issues facing the world economy across our convenings.
Trump administration ‘keen’ to cut trade deal, UK chancellor says
Rachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer, United Kingdom
The Fed’s Biggest Dove on America’s Economic Brand
Stephen Miran, Governor, Federal Reserve
Netflix CEO Sarandos says US entertainment industry gets ‘thrown under the bus’ in trade deals
Ted Sarandos, Co-CEO, Netflix
Semafor World Economy’s impact reaches across our channels — spanning Semafor’s email briefings and digital coverage.

Semafor World Economy engages the world’s most recognized companies on the leading edge of the global economy.
Built around global convenings designed to engage and connect leaders.
Our Summits facilitate on-the-record conversations held alongside the closed-door annual IMF and World Bank Meetings.
Semafor World Economy engages leading media outlets — breaking news and gaining recognition globally.

















