Speakers Bureau 
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston staff members make presentations or give remarks on a limited basis to nonprofit organizations, civic groups, business associations, trade groups, and academic institutions. Topics include the purposes and functions of the Federal Reserve System, regional and national economic conditions, community development, and more.
Please keep the following details in mind:
- Speaking requests are evaluated based on the forum and host(s), the subject matter requested, and the availability of our speakers. Presentations hosted in New England usually take priority.
- Boston Fed speakers may not be available during the Federal Reserve’s “blackout periods,” which begin at midnight on the second Saturday preceding a Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting and last until midnight the full day following the meeting.
2026 Blackout Dates
January 17 – 29
March 7 – 19
April 18 – 30
June 6 – 18
July 18 – 30
September 5 – 17
October 17 – 29
November 28 – December 10
2027 Blackout Dates
January 16 – 28
March 6 – 18
April 17 – 29
May 29 – June 10
July 17 – 29
September 4 – 16
October 16 – 28
November 27 – December 9
- Boston Fed speakers are generally unable to speak at private events sponsored by for-profit companies, or at events designed for clients or prospective clients.
- Federal Reserve policy prohibits staff from speaking to political organizations, at political gatherings, and at fundraising events.
- Boston Fed speakers may not accept gifts, honoraria, or compensation from a host.
Please complete this request form to explore having a Boston Fed speaker at your event: