The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago hosts a range of events each year. They include banking conferences, community development and economic mobility panels, convenings around issues affecting the Seventh District, industry-specific talks, and more. All of our events center on the bank’s mission to advance a strong economy, promote a trusted financial system, and serve the public good. Here you can find recordings and transcripts of past events and discover upcoming ones.
November 14, 2024
On Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 11:00 am CT, join the Economic Mobility Project of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago for a virtual event, Understanding Racial Disparities in Lifetime Earnings and Life Expectancy.
November 18, 2024
The Financial Markets Group is hosting its fall conference, and it will take place on Monday, November 18, 2024.
November 21, 2024
The Financial Markets Group is hosting a seminar on key issues related to operational risk and resilience of the financial sector, with a specific focus on centrally cleared markets. This event will bring together research, policy experts, and industry leaders for active discussions.
December 3, 2024
On December 3, 2024, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago will hold a hybrid event to evaluate shifts related to agricultural inputs for Midwest farming.
December 6, 2024
Join us on Friday, December 6, 2024, from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm CT, for the 38th Annual Economic Outlook Symposium at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
The president and CEO of the Chicago Fed speaks regularly at events hosted by the Chicago Fed as well as other organizations. Here you can find his speaking schedule, read his formal remarks, and view videos of past speeches.
Speaking EngagementsOctober 19-20, 2024
For the 8th year, the Chicago Fed opened its doors for the Chicago Architecture Center’s signature (and free!) festival, Open House Chicago.
October 17, 2024
In October 2024, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and The Sadie Collective held the Fifth Annual Exploring Career Pathways in Economics and Related Fields Conference. This one-day, in-person event was designed for high school and college students—specifically Black women and others underrepresented in economics, finance, policy, or data science.
October 11, 2024
The 18th Annual Community Bankers Symposium, Community Banking: Navigating A Changing Landscape, hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, took place on Friday, October 11, 2024, as in-person event with a remote option.
October 9-10, 2024
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago hosted this in-person event on October 9-10.
October 9-10, 2024
The 2024 Symposium took place on Wednesday, October 9 and Thursday, October 10.
October 1, 2024
The Economic Mobility Project hosted the event Ongoing Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental, Physical, and Educational Outcomes of American Children.
August 28, 2024
The Supervision & Regulation (S&R) department of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago presented another installment of Lunch with the Chicago Fed.
July 10, 2024
On Wednesday, July 10, 2024, from 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm CT, the Chicago Fed hosted a half-day conference bringing together sector leaders and local providers to share insights from their work addressing challenges faced by the childcare industry, working parents, and employers.
June 25-26, 2024
The Federal Reserve Banks of St. Louis, Chicago and Kansas City hosted the second-annual Midwest Cyber Workshop.
May 22, 2024
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago hosted its inaugural Holding Company Symposium on May 22, 2024.
May 9, 2024
The Chicago Fed hosted a virtual event to explore the dynamics between health insurance and employment.
April 3, 2024
Financial exploitation of older individuals through fraud and scams is a growing threat, and preventing such exploitation is important to maintaining elders’ economic health.
April 3, 2024
The latest installment of Lunch with the Chicago Fed (April 3, 2024) brought panelists together to answer questions about the trends, best practices, and things for financial institutions to watch related to representment feeds and loan concentration risk.
As part of the Chicago Fed’s outreach and education efforts, Bank economists, researchers and subject matter experts may be available for speeches to civic, educational and nonprofit organizations. Speaking requests will be evaluated based on Federal Reserve blackout date schedule, speaker availability, the forum and subject matter. The recommended audience size is at least 50 people. Please submit request at least 60 days before your event to allow sufficient time for preparation.
To request a speaker, fill out the speaker request form.
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