Upcoming Events
President Goolsbee's Public Events
Visit the Office of the President for a listing of Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee’s speaking engagements.
20th Annual Community Bankers Symposium
The 20th Annual Community Bankers Symposium, Community Banking in the New Normal, will be 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, for an in-person event with a remote attendance option.
Housing Affordability 2026: A Community Development Summit
On Tuesday and Wednesday, September 22 and 23, 2026, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago will host 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.
Why Consumers and Economists See Different Economies
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, in collaboration with NORC at the University of Chicago, will bring 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.
Midwest Agriculture Conference
On October 16, 2026, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago will hold its annual Midwest Agriculture Conference, a hybrid event featuring experts from academia, industry, and policy institutions.
