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Our speakers share expertise with business, community and academic audiences. We have specialists on the national and regional economies as well as banking and economic issues affecting local communities.
Explore speaking topics
Our speakers have expertise in many areas, and we can tailor economic presentations to audience interests. Popular topics include:
- Regional
- National
- International
- Energy
- Immigration
- Real estate
Community development experts speak on issues affecting economic opportunity for lower-income populations. Common topics include:
- Community and economic development
- Workforce development
- Digital access
- Small business
We provide speakers for community and business groups as well as presentations for high school and college students. Topics include:
- Intro to the Federal Reserve
Our speakers have expertise in issues affecting banking, payments and the financial industry. Sample topics include:
- Payments and fintech
- Cryptocurrency/blockchain
- Cybersecurity
- Banking regulation
Frequently asked questions
Dallas Fed staff generally do not speak publicly during Federal Open Market Committee blackout periods.
A minimum audience of 75 people is required. Requests are also evaluated based on speaker availability, forum and subject matter.
Our speakers can address nonprofit professional, business and civic groups, both virtually and in person. Examples include academic institutions and civic or trade associations, such as chambers of commerce.
Speaking engagements with for-profit entities and political organizations or at political or fundraising events are prohibited for Dallas Fed employees.
Submit a speaker request form at least 60 days but no more six months before your event.
There is no charge. Dallas Fed employees volunteer their time to engage with communities within the Eleventh District, which includes Texas, northern Louisiana and southern New Mexico.
Our ambassador program connects Dallas Fed employees with student audiences. Ambassador-led tours of our district exhibits provide memorable on-site experiences for student groups.
Additionally, our virtual Fed 101 program provides an overview of the Federal Reserve System for remote audiences.
Financial education and college- and career-readiness training are currently available for student-group leaders through our speaker request form.
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