Meeting

A Conversation With Ajay Banga

Thursday, June 12, 2025

Please join us for a livestreamed discussion on the future of the World Bank and lessons learned from Mr. Banga's distinguished career to open the 2025 National Conference.

Speaker
Ajay Banga
President, World Bank Group

Presider
Michael Froman
President, Council on Foreign Relations

Introductory Remarks
David M. Rubenstein
Cofounder and Co-Chairman, The Carlyle Group; Chairman, Board of Directors, Council on Foreign Relations

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