WASHINGTON–The Federal Reserve Board said it plans to host a series of diversity and inclusion conferences in November that will be focused on the experiences that underrepresented groups have as they participate in the economy, the economics profession, central banking, and finance.
Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome H. Powell will provide opening remarks at each event, according to the Fed.
The first conference, scheduled for Nov. 8, will explore how gender influences economic and financial outcomes over an individual's lifetime.
“Special emphasis will be placed on evidence-based strategies that promote a more inclusive economy, particularly as the nation moves into a post-pandemic recovery,” the Federal Reserve stated.
The second conference, to be held on Nov. 9, will be hosted in partnership with the Bank of Canada, the Bank of England, and the European Central Bank.
“It will focus on research about diversity and inclusion in economics, finance, and central banking and includes a panel discussion among current and former central bank officials,” the Fed stated.
The conferences will be webcast at www.federalreserve.gov and www.youtube.com/federalreserve.
Complete conference agendas are available here.