The Aspen Institute Roundtable Series

The 2011 Innovation Economy conversation featured a roundtable discussion series hosted in partnership with The Aspen Institute, convening policy makers and leaders in government, academia, business and the media for a discussion on the vital role of innovation in the global marketplace.

Specifically, the conversation focused on the critical connections between American jobs, the exchange of ideas, global trade and U.S. relationships around the world.

Participants at this two-part series included:

• Ambassador Ron Kirk, United States Trade Representative
• Michael Froman, Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Adviser for International Economic Affairs

Click on the images below to learn more about each Aspen Roundtable forum.

The Expanding Global Marketplace and The Innovation Economy

Global Markets, American Jobs, and The Innovation Economy