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Stanford Global Economic Forum

The Stanford Global Economic Forum brings together leaders from across sectors and regions to explore the forces shaping our global economy. 

Focused on key geoeconomic centers—such as Southeast Asia and the GCC—the forum surfaces regional insights, strengthens connections, and sparks practical solutions to shared challenges. By bridging Stanford expertise with local leadership and innovation, the forum fosters dialogue, learning, and collaboration to support resilient, inclusive, and forward-looking business ecosystems.

Inaugural Stanford Global Economic Forum

January 2027 – Mumbai, India

The inaugural Stanford Global Economic Forum will bring together scholars, business leaders, and changemakers to explore critical issues shaping regional and global economies. Discussions will focus on how the U.S. and other nations can drive innovation, promote sustainability, and pursue economic policies that foster growth and development worldwide.

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Past Economic Forums

Stanford Asia Economic Forum

2023 – Singapore

As the world navigates complex economic challenges and rising geopolitical tensions, dialogue and collaboration have never been more essential. The Stanford Asia Economic Forum convened leaders to explore how the United States and Asian nations can foster innovation, promote sustainable practices, and pursue sound economic policies that support global growth and development.

Hosted by Stanford Graduate School of Business, the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR), the Stanford Center on China’s Economy and Institutions (SCCEI), and the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies (FSI).

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Stanford China Economic Forum

2018–2021 – Beijing, Stanford, Virtual

The Stanford China Economic Forum explored the evolving economic relationship between the United States and China, focusing on how both nations drive innovation, commercialize new technologies, and shape global economic policy. Held annually from 2018 through 2021, this forum provided a vital platform for advancing dialogue on growth, competitiveness, and collaboration in an interconnected world.

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