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Announcing 2026 speakers at the Punchbowl News Conference

We’re thrilled to be bringing back Punchbowl News’ Conference for its second year on March 10. This invite-only full-day event convenes key leaders from the public and private sectors for timely conversations on the ever-evolving power dynamics shaping Capitol Hill and the biggest issues driving the news. 

From finance and tech to defense and national security, we’ll be discussing how policy coming out of Washington is having a global impact with an all-star cast of speakers.

Our mainstage conversations will be supplemented with networking opportunities, interactive activations and a live taping of Fly Out Day.

Our first wave of speakers includes:

Secretary Sean Duffy – U.S. Department of Transportation

Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.)

Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.)

Sen. Angus King (I-Maine)

Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.)

Michael Betz – Covista

Matthew Cook – Children’s Hospital Association

Mark Cuban – Mark Cuban Companies

Joaquin Duato – Johnson & Johnson

Scott Kirby – United Airlines

Chris Nassetta – Hilton

Megan Noel – Covista

Manu Raju – CNN

Harvey Schwartz – Carlyle

Bob Sternfels – McKinsey & Company

Kathy Warden – Northrop Grumman 

We look forward to announcing more speakers soon

From celebrating its 250th anniversary to co-hosting the World Cup, the United States is center stage this midterm election year, and all eyes are on Washington. There’s never been a more important time to bring you closer to the corridors of power and the big decisions that leave a lasting impact on the country and the world. 

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From accelerating innovation to powering the pharmaceutical supply chain, we reduce barriers to expand access to medications for millions of Americans at sites of care in their communities. Learn more

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