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Kansas City Fed Hosts Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium Aug. 27-29

This year’s theme explores Financial Innovation: Implications for Payments and Policy.

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We work in the public’s interest by supporting economic and financial stability.

Jeffrey Schmid
President and Chief Executive Officer

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The Federal Reserve System is made up of 12 regional Reserve Banks that, along with the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., make up our nation's central bank.

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Events

Aug

Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium: Financial Innovation — Implications for Payments and Policy

Multi-day event, August 27 – 29 External

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City hosts central bankers, policymakers, academics and economists at its annual economic policy symposium.

Sep

Investment Connection - Colorado 2026

11:30 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. , MDT 1020 16th Street Mall

Presentations on eight new and existing community and economic development proposals from across Colorado will be shared.

Oct

Educator Workshop - Connecting Dollars and Decisions: Teaching Personal Finance

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. , MDT 1020 16th Street Mall

Targeted to K-16 grade teachers

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About the Kansas City Fed

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is one of 12 regional Reserve Banks that, along with the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., make up our nation's central bank.

Our Mission