How can we unlock new sources of growth?

What Makes the US Economy Exceptional?

January 22, 2026
11:30–12:15 (Europe/Amsterdam time zone)

About this session

Predictions of a US recession have come and gone, yet the economy defied forecasts and continues to grow. As the country benefits from rapid innovation, energy independence and access to capital, it also faces record deficits, economic inequality and distrust in institutions. Will the US continue to outperform, or is this a temporary economic edge? This session was developed in...
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CA
Cristiano Amon
President and Chief Executive Officer
Qualcomm
AF
Adena Friedman
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Nasdaq
CS
Charles Scharf
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Wells Fargo
BS
Bret L. Stephens
Columnist
New York Times
JU
Joe Ucuzoglu
Global CEO
Deloitte

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