Celebrating 40 years as the working people's think tank
An Anniversary Event · Thursday, October 1, 2026
Conference
9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Reception
5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Mayflower Hotel
1127 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, D.C., 20036
Host Committee (in formation)
Aaron Sojourner
April Verrett
Barry Bluestone
Christine Owens
Claude Cummings
Connie Razza
David Weil
Gary Bass
Heather Boushey
Jared Bernstein
Jeff Faux
Jennifer Epps
Jocelyn Frye
Julianne Malveaux
Larry Mishel
Lynn Rhinehart
Liz Shuler
Pronita Gupta
Randi Weingarten
Ray Marshall
Richard Rothstein
Robert Kuttner
Robert Reich
Shawn Fain
Suresh Naidu
Teresa Ghilarducci
Terri Gerstein
Thea Lee
Sponsorship Packages
For more information, email EPI40th@epi.org.
- Recognition on all communications related to EARNCon 2026 and the 40th Anniversary events
- Signage and acknowledgment at the events
- Recognition on EPI website
- 15 tickets to Anniversary events
- EARNCon 2026 registration for 4
- Underwriting attendance for 2 state partners at EARNCon 2026
- Participation in funder strategy briefing
- Recognition on all communications related to EARNCon 2026 and the 40th Anniversary events
- Signage and acknowledgment at the events
- Recognition on EPI website
- 12 tickets to Anniversary events
- EARNCon 2026 registration for 2
- Underwriting attendance for 1 state partner at EARNCon 2026
- Participation in funder strategy briefing
- Recognition on all communications related to EARNCon 2026 and the 40th Anniversary events
- Signage and acknowledgment at the events
- Recognition on EPI website
- 10 tickets to Anniversary events
- EARNCon 2026 registration for 1
- Participation in funder strategy briefing
- Recognition on all communications related to EARNCon 2026 and the 40th Anniversary events
- Signage and acknowledgment at the events
- Recognition on EPI website
- 6 tickets to Anniversary events
- EARNCon 2026 registration for 1
- 4 tickets to Anniversary events
- Recognition on EPI website
- Acknowledgment on digital signage
Sponsorship levels from Activist and up will be invoiced. The fair market value of attendance at the reception is $250 per person. Any contribution to the Economic Policy Institute, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, beyond the fair market value amount is tax-deductible.
Register today for the reception or the full-day event!
About EPI's 40th Anniversary Event
Join EPI as we reflect on 40 years of cutting-edge economic research centering the lives of working people. This October, we’re hosting a 40th Anniversary conference and reception to celebrate the groundbreaking work of the past four decades and lay out our vision for economic and racial justice.
On October 1, labor leaders, policy advocates, researchers, journalists, and grassroots organizers will convene in Washington, D.C., alongside our annual EARN Conference. Together, we’ll highlight the impact of EPI’s research on our movement, hear from grassroots organizers about the economic justice campaigns in their states, and share the work we do every day to advance an economy that is just and strong, sustainable and equitable – where every job is good, every worker can join a union, and every family and community can thrive.
We hope you will join us for this exciting conference and reception.
Level up your love for the workers' think tank: Become a sponsor, or join the host committee.
Featuring remarks from AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler
Including a special tribute honoring the legacy of William Spriggs
With our deepest gratitude to these sponsors
Organizers - $25,000
Advocates - $10,000
Activists - $5,000
Solidarity Circle - $2,500
