Celebrating 40 years as the working people's think tank

An Anniversary Event · Thursday, October 1, 2026

Economic Policy Institute is celebrating 40 years as the workers' think tank!

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)

  • Jared Bernstein
  • Barry Bluestone
  • Jennifer Epps
  • Jeff Faux
  • Robert Kuttner
  • Thea Lee
  • Larry Mishel
  • Chris Owens
  • Connie Razza
  • Robert Reich
  • Liz Shuler

Sponsorship Packages

For more information, email EPI40th@epi.org.

Movement Partner - $50,000+
  • 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
Click here to become a Movement Partner
Organizer - $25,000+
  • 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 2
  • Underwriting attendance for 1 state partner at EARNCon 2026
  • Participation in funder strategy briefing
Click here to become an Organizer.
Advocate - $10,000
  • 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
  • Participation in funder strategy briefing
Click here to become an Advocate.
Activist - $5,000
  • Recognition on all communications related to EARNCon 2026 and the 40th Anniversary events
  • Signage and acknowledgment at the events
  • Recognition on EPI website
  • 2 tickets to Anniversary events
  • EARNCon 2026 registration for 1
Click here to become an Activist.
Solidarity Circle - $2,500
  • 2 tickets to Anniversary events
  • Recognition on EPI website
  • Acknowledgment on digital signage
Click here to join the Solidarity Circle.
Ally - $1,000
  • 2 tickets to Anniversary events
  • Recognition on digital signage
Click here to become an Ally.

For sponsors unable to utilize all tickets, scholarships will be made available to staff at EARN member groups and their in-state grassroots and community partners with limited travel resources.

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 honor the groundbreaking work of the past four decades while we prepare for the future of economic justice.

On October 1, our network of state partners, thought leaders, labor organizers, and financial institutions 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, and share the work we are undertaking to build our vision for a future of economic justice.

We hope you will join us for this invigorating conference and reception.

Level up your love for the workers' think tank: Become a sponsor, or join the host committee.