David McWilliams is a highly respected economist, author, and journalist known for accurately forecasting major events such as the 2008 Global Crash, the UK Brexit vote, and Trump's victory. With a background in economics and experience working in prestigious roles, including Economist at the Irish Central Bank and Chief European Economist at UBS, David brings a wealth of knowledge to his presentations on global trends in growth, currencies, geopolitics, and financial markets. He is sought after as a speaker and has contributed to Google's Zeitgeist conference. David's ability to simplify complex economic topics and make them relatable to his audience has earned him a strong presence on social media and a large following. He has been recognized as Ireland's most influential Twitter user and ranks as the third most followed economist in the world. In addition to his speaking engagements, David is a bestselling author, a contributor to the Financial Times, and writes a weekly economics column for The Irish Times. He is also the co-founder of Kilkenomics, the world's only economic festival that combines comedy with economics, and the creator of popular animated economics videos called Punk Economics. David McWilliams is a highly talented economist with a remarkable ability to accurately forecast future events, making him an exceptional speaker to book.
