Event Details
Excessive wealth is going to be the defining issue of our political future, and voters across party lines are demanding bold action. US vs. Billionaires is a first-of-its-kind convening bringing together the nation's leading policymakers, economists, organizers, and advocates to strategize how to reduce the power of billionaires and boost the power of working people
California is ground zero: Home to more billionaires than almost any country on earth, an affordability crisis driven in part by concentrated wealth, and leaders already advancing solutions that the rest of the country is watching closely.
Speakers will cover the scale of excessive wealth accumulation, its consequences for democracy and everyday life, the AI-driven wealth transfer, and the tax and political strategies that can turn the tide. We will also be releasing new messaging research focused on the crisis of excessive wealth. Full agenda details coming soon.
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Confirmed Speakers
(Full Program to Come)
Portia Allen-Kyle
Senior Fellow, Tax Policy and Economic Justice at the Institute on Race, Power, and Political Economy at The New School
Sulma Arias
Executive Director, People’s Action Institute
Adam Becker
Author of “More Everything Forever: AI Overlords, Space Empires, and Silicon Valley's Crusade to Control the Fate of Humanity"
Alan S. Davis
Founder, Excessive Wealth
Veena Dubal
Professor of Law, UC Irvine School of Law
Gil Durán
Author of “The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Democracy"
Jessica J. González
Co-CEO, Free Press
Amy Hanauer
Executive Director, Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy
Chris Hoene
Executive Director, California Budget & Policy Center
EJ Juárez
Executive Director, State Innovation Exchange (SiX)
Saru Jayaraman
President and Co-Founder, One Fair Wage
Suzanne Kahn
Senior Vice President, Think Tank, Roosevelt Institute
Assemblymember Alex Lee
CA State Assembly District 24
Emma Lydon
Managing Director of Government Relations, Progressive Change Institute
Barry Lynn
Executive Director, Open Markets Institute
Bilal Mahmood
San Francisco Board of Supervisors, 5th District
Larry Ottinger
Co-Director, Excessive Wealth Institute
Erica Payne
Founder and President, Patriotic Millionaires
Kate Pickett
Professor of Epidemiology, University of York and author of “The Good Society: And How We Make It”
Igor Volsky
Executive Director, Excessive Wealth
Robb Willer
Professor of Sociology, Stanford School of Humanities and Sciences
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to RSVP?
You must RSVP in order to attend US vs. Billionaires. Please RSVP by September 23rd to ensure your spot, as space is limited. RSVPs received after the 23rd will be considered on a rolling basis.
What time does the event begin?
Registration opens at 9:30 AM PDT and the program will begin promptly at 10:00 AM.
How long is the event?
Our program will run from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a break for lunch. After the closing keynote, guests are invited to join us for a happy hour from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Will food be provided?
Lunch will be provided. Tea, hot coffee, and cold brew will be available throughout the day. Drinks and light hors d’oeuvres will be served during the reception.
What if I have dietary restrictions?
Please indicate any dietary restrictions in the provided field during registration and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. If you’re not certain that you provided those details or if something new has arisen, feel free to email us at info@endexcessivewealth.org.
What does this cost?
Attendance is completely complimentary for all invited guests.