Events

The Capitol Forum hosts exclusive in-person conferences and virtual discussions featuring leading voices in policy, regulation, business, and law. Our events deliver timely insight and direct access to the ideas shaping markets and public debate.

Upcoming Events

The Capitol Forum’s Life & Annuity Industry at a Crossroads Conference

Thu, Nov 12, 2026 | 9:30 am ET

Join The Capitol Forum on November 12 in Washington, D.C., for The Life & Annuity Industry at a Crossroads, bringing together regulators, industry leaders, investors and policymakers to examine the growing influence of private capital, emerging risks and regulatory oversight in the life and annuity industry.

The program will feature fireside conversations with Renita Marcellin and Jen Howard, along with a closing keynote from Andrew Granato.

Complimentary event. Registration required. Space is limited.

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EU Merger Guidelines: How Do We Ensure They Work in Practice?

Thu, Nov 19, 2026 | 4:00 pm CET

This event is closed for registration and we are at capacity. The Capitol Forum and Compass Lexecon will host a timely discussion on the European Commission’s revised merger guidelines and their implications for competition enforcement, European competitiveness and economic resilience in Brussels on November 19. Senior EU officials, legal experts, economists and industry representatives will explore how the proposed changes could reshape merger assessments and what they will mean for businesses and their advisers in practice.

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AI Agents: Monopoly Power and the Future of Democracy

Tue, Dec 08, 2026 | 4:00 pm CET

Join The Capitol Forum and Open Markets Institute Europe for an in-person event in Brussels examining the impact of AI agents on competition, market power and democracy. Open Markets Institute Europe will present its new report, Same Gatekeepers, New Gateway: AI Agents, Monopoly Power, and Democratic Risk, followed by a panel discussion with policymakers and industry experts. A drinks reception will follow the program, offering guests an opportunity to continue the conversation.

Attendance is complimentary; registration is required. Space is limited. Additional speakers will be announced soon.

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Upcoming Conference Calls

Tech/Media/Hardware Policy Outlook (Every Friday at 11:00 am ET)

Fri, Nov 13, 2026 | 11:00 am ET

The Capitol Forum‘s Executive Editor Teddy Downey and Senior Correspondent Sacha Sloan host a weekly discussion of the latest policy, regulatory and market developments shaping the technology, media and hardware sectors.

The conversation draws on The Capitol Forum’s reporting to examine what’s changing, what comes next and the implications for companies, investors and policymakers.

For assistance, contact: events@tcfpress.com.

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Second Request: Industrial Policy Versus Consumer Welfare with Richard R. John

Tue, Nov 17, 2026 | 12:00 pm ET

On Tuesday, November 17 at 12:00 p.m. ET, The Capitol Forum will host a conference call with Richard R. John, Professor of History and Communications at Columbia University, as part of our Second Request series. 

The discussion will explore the evolution of antitrust thought and its role in shaping U.S. economic policy. Drawing on his recent article, “Anti-Monopoly as Industrial Policy: The Chicago School Versus Adam Smith,” John will examine how competing economic philosophies have influenced the goals of antitrust enforcement and the relationship between competition policy and industrial strategy. 

For assistance, contact: events@tcfpress.com.

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Past Conferences

Discover conference sessions, interviews, and podcast conversations in our Media Library, showcasing The Capitol Forum’s in-depth programming, with transcripts available.