Conference on Building Resilient Economies Through Market-Driven Investment

9.10.2025, 9:00AM

As authoritarian regimes increasingly deploy opaque investment to undermine democratic institutions and distort global markets, CIPE is convening a global coalition in Washington to spotlight solutions grounded in transparency, accountability, and democratic values.

On September 10, 2025, CIPE will host a flagship international conference that brings together more than 30 of its global partners alongside U.S. policymakers, business leaders, diplomats, and civil society to confront the malign impact of corrosive capital and promote constructive, market-driven investment strategies.

Held in downtown Washington D.C. at the National Press Club, the event will offer an opportunity to hear directly from front-line reformers and practitioners from Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America, many of whom are confronting economic coercion and authoritarian influence firsthand.

Featured speakers include:

Agenda highlights:

• Welcome Remarks
• Keynote Address
• Panel 1 | Good Governance, Better Business
• Panel 2 | Business Leadership in Building Economic Resilience
• Lunch Address
• Panel 3 | Unlocking Constructive Capital
• Panel 4 | Practical Tools to Map, Identify, and Track Corrosive Capital
• Closing Remarks

This is a unique opportunity to engage with CIPE’s global network and explore forward-looking solutions to one of today’s most pressing economic and governance challenges.

In addition to in-person participation, the event will be streamed live on the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) – YouTube channel.

Location

National Press Club, Washington D.C.