Events

Georgetown on the Hill

The Georgetown Center for Business and Public Policy – the leading research center of its kind in the nation’s capital – is uniquely positioned to convene scholars, business leaders, industry experts, and public policy practitioners.  Center events disseminate knowledge, foster understanding of complex and nuanced economic policy issues, and provide opportunities for open dialogue. Center scholars serve as experts in these discussions and highlight the important role of empirical research for economic and business policymaking. These convenings – held on the Georgetown campus, throughout Washington, across the nation, and around the world – inform business leaders, inspire policymakers, and bring focus to scholars. Through information sharing and debate, participants gain valuable perspective on developing policies, pending legislation, and regulatory changes on the horizon.

Upcoming Events

Lunch and learn with Josie Brocca

MBA Lunch & Learn
“From Digital Adoption to the Digital Divide: a Policy Journey” with Josie Brocca

November 19, 2024
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Hariri 450
Registration Required

Join the Georgetown Center for Business and Public Policy for a thought-provoking and free lunch and learn event, “From Digital Adoption to the Digital Divide: A Policy Journey,” featuring Josie Brocca, Director General of the Connected Canada Branch at Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. With over 20 years of experience, Josie brings a wealth of knowledge on digital economy policy and international advisory, marked by her leadership over Canada’s Universal Broadband Fund—a $3 billion initiative to connect 98% of Canadians to high-speed internet by 2026. Discover her insights on bridging digital gaps and fostering inclusive digital adoption strategies.

Register and secure your lunch: https://msbgeorgetown.campusgroups.com/bga/rsvp_boot?id=377208

Recent Events


October 30, 2024
MBA Lunch and Learn with Sarah Box
The Center for Business and Public Policy welcomed Sarah Box, the 2024 New Zealand Harkness.
Read about it here.

September 19, 2024
MBA Lunch and Learn: Hall Wang MPP ‘19, MBA ‘19
“Your Job After Graduation and the Regulatory Environment”
Takeaways from the Georgetown Nonmarket Strategy Certificate
12:30-1:30 p.m. 
Hariri 450
Register: HoyaConnect

September 20-21, 2024
18th North American Meeting of the Urban Economics Association
Georgetown University
Link above for details and call for papers.

September 26, 2024 
Georgetown on the Hill: “Current Trade Policy Challenges and Opportunities: the Path(s) Forward”
National Press Club, 529 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20045
11:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Register to attend in-person here.

October 16, 2024
Georgetown on the Hill: “Regime Change: U.S. Antitrust Policy in Transition”
11:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies Auditorium
Register to attend virtually or in-person here.

October 23, 2024
Little Nuggets of Tech and Telecom: Anticipating the Tech and Telecom Policy Environment post-November 5th: a Conversation with Nathan Leamer, Founder, Fixed Gear Strategies

12:00 – 12:30 p.m.
Register here

October 30, 2024
MBA Lunch & Learn: AI Governance in New Zealand – Choices and Constraints for a Small Country with Sarah Box

12:30-1:30 p.m.
Hariri Room 415
Register to attend in-person on HoyaConnect

You may review our past events here.


Academic Conferences

Leading scholars join industry experts, and policy practitioners from across the nation and around the world on the Georgetown campus in Washington, D.C., and on the campuses of our partner universities abroad.

Georgetown on the Hill

Georgetown on the Hill takes the center’s work to Capitol Hill. This signature series of presentations and panel discussions of issues on current legislative agendas fosters collaboration and exchange among prominent academics, industry experts, business leaders, and policy makers.

Little Nuggets of Tech and Telecom — A Lunch Series with Jen and Carolyn

Little Nuggets of Tech and Telecom — A Lunch Series with Jen and Carolyn is a new monthly lunch time discussion series featuring national, international, and local experts from business, law, policy, and economics. For 30 minutes each month over Zoom, Jen and Carolyn will pose a “What If?” question to analyze different scenarios and factors impacting our sector as they and their guests challenge the status quo on hot topics like how to close the digital divide, the myths of spectrum sharing, and the emerging use cases for 5G that might drive a new wave of growth and innovation in the U.S.

MBA Lunch and Learn

The CBPP brings great speakers to campus to discuss interesting and relevant issues at the intersection of business and public life. And of course, lunch is provided!

CBPP Scholar Presentations

Center faculty, scholars, and fellows are invited to present their research at events hosted by leading organizations and associations around the world.

Academic Research Seminars

The Center’s academic research seminar series showcases the scholarship of faculty from leading universities across the nation and around the world.

The research presentations attract Georgetown University faculty and students, as well as industry and policy professionals. The seminars are held in the McDonough School of Business on the main campus of Georgetown University.

Business, Economics, and Public Policy Seminars

International Economics Seminars