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
Midwest Agriculture Conference
September 30, 2025
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.
19th Annual Community Bankers Symposium
October 10, 2025
The 19th annual Community Bankers Symposium, Community Banking: Charting the Course, will take place Friday, Oct. 10, at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
Third-party Service Provider Risks in the Economy and Financial System
October 16, 2025
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.
Sixth Annual Exploring Career Pathways
October 30, 2025
In October 2025, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago will host the Sixth Annual Exploring Career Pathways in Economics and Related Fields Conference.
Financial Markets Group Fall Conference
November 19, 2025
The Financial Markets Group is hosting its fall conference, and it will take place on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
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.
Taxing Times, Smarter Strategies: Resilient Tax Structures for a Changing Economy
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.
Zoning Strategies and Tools to Unlock Housing Supply Across the Midwest
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.
Building for Affordability: Exploring Housing Supply Strategies in Chicago
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.
Stormy Weather: Disaster Risk and the New Shape of Credit
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.
Labor, Leisure, and Life Choices: How Child-Rearing and Local Amenities Impact Urban Migration
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.
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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