2025 Events
39th Annual Economic Outlook Symposium
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago hosted the 2025 Economic Outlook Symposium on December 12 in Chicago, Illinois.
Financial Markets Group Fall Conference
The Financial Markets Group hosted its fall conference on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Artificial Intelligence in the Office and the Factory
On Monday, November 10, 2025, at 11:00 am CT the Chicago Fed’s Economic Mobility Project hosted the virtual event, Artificial Intelligence in the Office and the Factory.
Sixth Annual Exploring Career Pathways
On October 30, 2025, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago hosted the Sixth Annual Exploring Career Pathways in Economics and Related Fields Conference.
Third-party Service Provider Risks in the Economy and Financial System
This workshop presented by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, brought together researchers, regulators and practitioners to explore how vulnerabilities related to third-party service providers can best be identified, monitored and mitigated.
19th Annual Community Bankers Symposium
The 19th annual Community Bankers Symposium, Community Banking: Charting the Course, was held October 10, 2025, at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
Midwest Agriculture Conference
On September 30, 2025, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago held a hybrid event featuring experts from academia, industry, and policy institutions that explored the evolving global trade environment and its impacts on Midwest agriculture.
Taxing Times, Smarter Strategies: Resilient Tax Structures for a Changing Economy
The Civic Federation and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago hosted Taxing Times, Smarter Strategies: Resilient Tax Structures for a Changing Economy on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
Zoning Strategies and Tools to Unlock Housing Supply Across the Midwest
On Wednesday, August 27, from 11:00 am to 12:45 pm CT a virtual event featured local experts and practitioners who discussed zoning strategies and tools that are helping their Midwest communities assess their housing needs and address housing supply challenges.
Stormy Weather: Disaster Risk and the New Shape of Credit
On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, the Chicago Fed’s Economic Mobility Project held a virtual event, Stormy Weather: Disaster Risk and the New Shape of Credit, with a panel of experts who discussed how weather-related disaster risk impacts access to mortgage loans and business loans in the U.S.
Status of the Housing Market in Detroit: Challenges and Opportunities in the Demand and Supply
The program featured developers, builders, educators, agency staff, and housing advocates discussed Detroit’s affordable housing challenges and opportunities. The program content gives the historical context for Detroit’s housing market, which sets the stage for the tough conversations needed to navigate the way forward.
Building for Affordability: Exploring Housing Supply Strategies in Chicago
The Chicago Federal Reserve Bank held a webinar exploring housing supply strategies in Chicago on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from 11:30-1:00 pm CT.
Fed Listens: Perspectives from the Midwest
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President and CEO Austan Goolsbee shared opening remarks at the Fed Listens event, Perspectives from the Midwest, on May 9, 2025.
Advancing Rural Housing: Insights into Conditions and Strategies
Join us for a webinar exploring rural housing affordability on Thursday, March 20, 2025, from 1:30 to 3 pm CT.
The Availability and Impact of Public and Private Funding Following a Natural Disaster
On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, the Chicago Fed’s Economic Mobility Project held a virtual event, The Availability and Impact of Public and Private Funding Following a Natural Disaster. Transcripts and a replay are on the event page.
31st Annual Automotive Insights Symposium
From February 4-6, 2025, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago held its 31st Annual Automotive Insights Symposium at the Bank's Detroit Branch.
