Events
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.
Upcoming Events
Financial Health and the Economic Well-Being of Public Housing Residents
September 24, 2024
Join the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago for the next Economic Mobility Project event: Financial Health and the Economic Well-Being of Public Housing Residents.
Ongoing Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental, Physical, and Educational Outcomes of American Children
October 1, 2024
Join the Economic Mobility Project for the upcoming event, Ongoing Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental, Physical, and Educational Outcomes of American Children.
The Rural Futures Series: The Lay of the Land: Labor, Zoning, and Housing in Rural Communities
October 9-10, 2024
Join the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago at this in-person event on October 9-10.
Chicago Payments Symposium
October 9-10, 2024
The 2024 Symposium will take place on Wednesday, October 9 and Thursday, October 10.
Community Bankers Symposium
October 11, 2024
The 18th Annual Community Bankers Symposium, Community Banking: Navigating A Changing Landscape, hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, will take place on Friday, October 11, 2024, for an in-person event with a remote option.
Exploring Career Pathways
October 17, 2024
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago welcomes participants to the Fifth Annual Career Pathways in Economics and Related Fields Conference on October 17, 2024.
Open House Chicago
October 19-20, 2024
For the 8th year, the Chicago Fed is opening its doors for the Chicago Architecture Center’s signature (and free!) festival, Open House Chicago, on October 19-20, 2024.
Financial Markets Group Fall Conference
November 18, 2024
The Financial Markets Group is hosting its fall conference, and it will take place on Monday, November 18, 2024.
Operational Resilience in Exchange Traded and Cleared Markets
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.
Midwest Agriculture Conference
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.
Remarks From the President
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 EngagementsPast Events
Watch replays, access slides, and read transcripts.
Lunch with the Chicago Fed
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.
Fed Listens
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.
Midwest Cyber Workshop
June 25-26, 2024
The Federal Reserve Banks of St. Louis, Chicago and Kansas City hosted the second-annual Midwest Cyber Workshop.
Holding Company Symposium
May 22, 2024
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago hosted its inaugural Holding Company Symposium on May 22, 2024.
Health Insurance Dynamics: Coverage, Gaps, and Financial Impacts
May 9, 2024
The Chicago Fed hosted a virtual event to explore the dynamics between health insurance and employment.
Preventing Elder Financial Exploitation: Research, Policies, and Strategies
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.
Lunch with the Chicago Fed
All Past Events
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.
Request a Speaker for Your Event
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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