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 Markets Group Fall Conference
November 2, 2026
The 2026 Financial Markets Group Fall Conference hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago will take place on Monday, November 2 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm CT.
Insiders and Outsiders of the Current U.S. Labor Market
November 3, 2026
Join us on Tuesday, November 3, as Bart Hobijn, Chicago Fed vice president and co-director of monetary policy and communications, presents new research on insiders and outsiders in the U.S. labor market and how they are being affected by today's low-hire, low-fire environment. Following the presentation, a panel of experts will discuss what these trends may mean for workers, employers, and policymakers and what they tell us about mobility and opportunity in the labor market.
Operational Resilience in Exchange Traded and Cleared Markets
November 5, 2026
The Financial Markets Group will host its second seminar on Operational Resilience in Exchange Traded and Cleared Markets on Thursday, November 5 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm CT.
40th Annual Economic Outlook Symposium
December 11, 2026
Please join us on Friday, December 11, 2026, from 8:00am to 1:30pm CT for the 40th annual Economic Outlook Symposium at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. The symposium will examine the forces shaping the U.S. economy as we look forward to 2027.
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.
Past Events
Watch replays, access slides, and read transcripts.
Open House Chicago
October 17-18, 2026
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
October 16, 2026
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
October 13-14, 2026
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
October 7–8, 2026
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
September 29-30, 2026
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
September 30, 2026
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
September 22–23, 2026
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.
Workers and AI Impact: How Do Past Forecasts Compare to the Present Reality?
August 25, 2026
The Chicago Fed’s Economic Mobility Project hosted Workers and AI Impact: How Do Past Forecasts Compare to the Present Reality?, a virtual event during which Kristen Broady, director of the Economic Mobility Project, presented recent research examining how employment and wages changed from 2019 to 2024 across occupations with varying levels of automation risk and AI applicability. The presentation was followed by a panel discussion moderated by Jim Lecinski with Antwi Akom, Edward Colgate, and Scott Ransom.
Creating Affordable Housing: The Efforts of Chicago Faith-based Organizations
June 30, 2026
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.
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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