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.
On September 30, 2025, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago will hold a hybrid event featuring experts from academia, industry, and policy institutions to explore the evolving global trade environment and its impacts on Midwest agriculture.
The 19th annual Community Bankers Symposium, Community Banking: Charting the Course, will take place Friday, Oct. 10, at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
This workshop presented by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, brings together researchers, regulators and practitioners to explore how vulnerabilities related to third-party service providers can best be identified, monitored and mitigated.
In October 2025, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago will host the Sixth Annual Exploring Career Pathways in Economics and Related Fields Conference.
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.
September 3, 2025
The Civic Federation and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago hosted Taxing Times, Smarter Strategies: Resilient Tax Structures for a Changing Economy on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
August 27, 2025
On Wednesday, August 27, from 11:00 am to 12:45 pm CT a virtual event featured local experts and practitioners who discussed zoning strategies and tools that are helping their Midwest communities assess their housing needs and address housing supply challenges.
May 21, 2025
The Chicago Federal Reserve Bank held a webinar exploring housing supply strategies in Chicago on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from 11:30-1:00 pm CT.
July 15, 2025
On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, the Chicago Fed’s Economic Mobility Project held a virtual event, Stormy Weather: Disaster Risk and the New Shape of Credit, with a panel of experts who discussed how weather-related disaster risk impacts access to mortgage loans and business loans in the U.S.
July 10, 2025
On Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 11:00 am CT, the Economic Mobility Project of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago hosted a virtual discussion on the intersections of skill development, geographic mobility, and urban living.
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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