Eric Schmidt: Lack of Growth Is a 'National Crisis'br The Atlantic - Newseumbr Eric Schmidtbr Executive Chairmanbr Google Inc.br br Gwen Ifillbr Moderator and Managing Editorbr PBS' Washington Weekbr br Inspired by The Atlantic's enduring partnership with the Aspen Ideas Festival, the third-annual Washington Ideas Forum gathers an audience of 600 people, including government officials, top business executives, global thought leaders, academics, and celebrities. It is the place to hear - and meet - the most prominent thinkers of our time.br br This October 5 and 6, the Forum will once again bring the best and brightest to the table for debate, conversation, and idea-sharing.