2026 Events
Open House Chicago
For the 10th year, the Chicago Fed opened its doors for the Chicago Architecture Center’s signature (and free!) festival, Open House Chicago. On Saturday, October 17, and Sunday, October 18, visitors had exclusive access to the Great Hall in the 104-year-old Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago building and to its Money Museum.
Midwest Agriculture Conference
On October 16, 2026, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago held its annual Midwest Agriculture Conference, a hybrid event featuring experts from academia, industry, and policy institutions who delved into what farmers and those who purchased crops decided to do with the high crop yields of recent years.
2026 Chicago Payments Symposium
At the annual Chicago Payments Symposium, the industry’s most influential voices looked beyond what was happening in the moment toward what was coming next. Bringing together fresh perspectives and practical insights, the event delivered deep dialogue that equipped attendees with sharper questions and a clearer view of the trends shaping the future of payments.
Rural Futures Series: Building Capacity for Rural Prosperity
This year’s Rural Futures Series event brought together community leaders, practitioners, and resource providers for in-depth conversations about how communities can strengthen capacity while focusing on four key areas: leadership, healthcare investment, succession planning, and external resources.
2026 Community Bank Cyber Workshop
From Sept. 29 to Sept. 30, the Federal Reserve Banks of Chicago, Kansas City, Minneapolis, St. Louis and San Francisco hosted the 4th annual Community Bank Cyber Workshop at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s Denver Branch in Denver, Colorado.
Why Consumers and Economists See Different Economies
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, in collaboration with NORC at the University of Chicago, brought together leading data experts alongside consumers, small business owners, and nonprofit leaders to explore what’s driving consumer sentiment, how it has shifted over time, and which additional measures of economic health can deepen our understanding of lived economic conditions.
Housing Affordability 2026: A Community Development Summit
On Tuesday and Wednesday, September 22 and 23, 2026, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago hosted Housing Affordability 2026: A Community Development Summit, an event for community leaders and Federal Reserve community development experts from across the United States to share insights, analysis, and tools related to this vital topic.
20th Annual Community Bankers Symposium
The 20th Annual Community Bankers Symposium, Community Banking in the New Normal, was hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Conference of State Bank Supervisors on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026.
Workers and AI Impact: How Do Past Forecasts Compare to the Present Reality?
On August 25, the Chicago Fed’s Economic Mobility Project hosted a virtual event, Workers and AI Impact: How Do Past Forecasts Compare to the Present Reality?
Lunch With the Chicago Fed
On August 5, 2026, the Supervision & Regulation (S&R) department of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago (FRBC) presented another installment of its “Lunch with the Chicago Fed” webinar series.
Creating Affordable Housing: The Efforts of Chicago Faith-based Organizations
On June 30, 2026, the Chicago Federal Reserve Bank organized a discussion about how faith-based organizations are working to convert their real estate and Chicago’s vacant properties into appealing and affordable housing communities.
Vanishing Tax Credits and a Shrinking Market: Who Can Afford to Rent?
On Tuesday, May 26, the Chicago Fed’s Economic Mobility Project hosted Vanishing Tax Credits and a Shrinking Market: Who Can Afford to Rent?, a virtual event focused on the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit.
Fed Life Unlocked
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago invited students interested in economic research to an exclusive career exploration event. This interactive session provided firsthand insights into the Research Assistant role at the Federal Reserve.
Human Capital in a Time of Low Real Rates
On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CT the Chicago Fed’s Economic Mobility Project hosted a virtual event, Human Capital in a Time of Low Real Rates.
2026 Joint Conference on Financial Crises
The inaugural Joint Conference on Financial Crises, hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the Yale University Program on Financial Stability, took place Thursday, February 19, 2026.
Amenities and Office Vacancy Rates: What Really Draws Workers Back to the Office?
On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, the Chicago Fed’s Economic Mobility Project hosted a virtual event, Amenities and Office Vacancy Rates: What Really Draws Workers Back to the Office?
32nd Annual Automotive Insights Symposium
On February 4-5, 2026, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Detroit Branch hosted the 32nd Annual Automotive Insights Symposium.
