Join leading experts as we unpack the dynamic complexities that Trump’s tariffs have had on global economic markets. Our speakers will discuss US legislative shifts, trade uncertainties, the deregulation of tech monopolies, and international market perspectives for both short- and long-term impacts.
This Flash Forum will be moderated by ABC Finance presenter Alan Kohler AM and is presented by the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research in partnership with the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia.
Each speaker will present for five minutes, followed by an engaging Q&A session. Speakers will include:
Professor Allan Fels AO FASSA
Faculty of Business and Economics, The University of Melbourne
Eliza Chaney
Co-founder and CEO, Future Forward Australia
Professor Giancarlo Corsetti
Pierre Werner Chair and Professor of Economics, European University Institute
Professor Matthew Greenwood-Nimmo
Melbourne Institute, the University of Melbourne
Professor Michael Wesley
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global, Culture and Engagement), the University of Melbourne
Dr Penny Smith
Head of International Department, Reserve Bank of Australia
Distinguished Professor Renée Fry-McKibbin FASSA
Centre for Applied Macroeconomic Analysis, the Australian National University
Scientia Professor Richard Holden FASSA FES FNSW
UNSW Business School
Dr Sunny Nguyen
Head of Australian Economics, Moody’s Analytics
With additional leading experts to be announced – secure your place now.
Registrations close:
9 am Tuesday 21 October, for in-person attendance.
9 am Tuesday 28 October, for online attendance.



