Read Guest Speaker Bios
The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) hosts a variety of events with regional leaders who share expertise and insights with the audience. Here you can access the biographies of recent and upcoming guests.
Ambassador Event: International Trade & Policy
Ambassador Event: The Future of Startup & Entrepreneurship
Event recap: Local founders and leaders are shaping a stronger, more connected startup ecosystem
Ambassador Event: Perspectives of Greater Phoenix
Event recap: How local art and collaboration are shaping community and identity in Greater Phoenix
Ambassador Event: The Future of Semiconductors
Event recap: How semiconductor growth in Greater Phoenix will help disruptive technology scale
Ambassador Event: The Future of Climate Tech
Event recap: Advancing the energy grid and sustainability efforts through climate technology
Ambassador Event: Site Selector Panel
Event recap: How Greater Phoenix, Arizona and U.S. can attract more international investment
Regional Report: 2025 Economic Outlook
Event recap: Evaluating Greater Phoenix inflation and housing entering 2025
Ambassador Event: Future of Global Manufacturing
Event recap: Manufacturing leaders discuss workforce, sustainability and infrastructure
Art as an Asset: Building Value Through Creativity
Event recap: Building the arts and culture ecosystem while leveraging art as an asset
Arizona Advanced Air Mobility Summit
Ambassador Event: The Future of Software
Ambassador Event: The Future of Finance
Ambassador Event: The Future of Aerospace & Defense
Event recap: Ambassador Event: The Future of Aerospace & Defense
Regional Report: The Future of Mining in Arizona
Event recap: Regional Report: The Future of Mining in Arizona
Ambassador Event: Growth of the Bioscience Industry in Greater Phoenix
Event recap: Ambassador Event: Growth of the Bioscience Industry in Greater Phoenix
Ambassador Event: The Next Era of Semicon
Ambassador Event: Site Selector Panel & Reception
Ambassador Event: Addressing Housing Supply in the Region
Event recap: Ambassador Event: Addressing Housing Supply in the Region
Regional Report: 2024 Economic Snapshot
Regional Report: Powering Greater Phoenix’s Future
Event recap: Regional Report: Powering Greater Phoenix’s Future
New Healthcare Innovation Economy Symposium
Event recap: The Future of Healthcare Innovation in Greater Phoenix
Ambassador Event: Prop 400
Regional Report: State of Black Business 3.0
Ambassador Event: Dispelling the Myths Around Arizona’s Water Position
Event recap: Reviewing facts and misconceptions of Arizona water
Ambassador Event: Arts & Culture in Greater Phoenix
Event recap: GPEC hosts gallery opening with a panel of Greater Phoenix artists and leaders
Ambassador Event: Funds for the Future
Event recap: Greater Phoenix startups have increasing access to venture fundings
Ambassador Event: Tech Story 3.0
Event recap: Insight on Greater Phoenix technology, startup and venture capital ecosystems
Ambassador Event: Site Selector Panel
Event recap: How businesses are adjusting to ESG, DEI and the post-COVID workforce
Regional Report: 2023 Economic Snapshot
Event recap: Local analysts discuss current status of Greater Phoenix’s economy
Regional Report: Mega Events
Event recap: Super Bowl, WM Phoenix Open and Fiesta Bowl leaders discuss impact of mega events
Regional Report: Future of Energy
Event recap: APS, SRP and Array Technologies discuss Arizona’s clean energy plans
Ambassador Event: Post-Election Panel
Event recap: Arizona election leaders discuss priorities for upcoming legislative session
Ambassador Event: Arizona’s Water Position
Event recap: Arizona utilizing variety of sources to address its water supply
Ambassador Event: Affordable Housing
Event recap: How Greater Phoenix is addressing increased housing prices