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
Chicago
Payments Symposium
October 9-10, 2024
The 2024 Symposium will take place on Wednesday, October 9 and Thursday, October 10.
Check back for registration.
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.
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.
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 are 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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