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

Taxing Times, Smarter Strategies: Resilient Tax Structures for a Changing Economy

September 3, 2025

The Civic Federation and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago invite you to join us for Taxing Times, Smarter Strategies: Resilient Tax Structures for a Changing Economy taking place Wednesday, September 3, 2025 from 8:30 a.m, to 1:30 p.m. CT at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

Midwest Cyber Workshop

June 3-4, 2025

From June 3-4, the Federal Reserve Banks of Chicago, Kansas City, Minneapolis and St. Louis hosted the 3rd annual Midwest Cyber Workshop. Join us in Chicago or virtually for this event.

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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