The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is set to host the Central Bank Communications: Theory and Practice conference in person in Cleveland, Ohio. The event will bring together researchers and policymakers to delve into vital topics surrounding central bank communications. According to a statement from the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, the conference aims to discuss the impacts of communications on financial markets, the links between communications, monetary policy, and inflation expectations, as well as potential strategies for enhancing central bank communications and the challenges they face.
The event, scheduled for May 13, 2024, will feature a lineup of distinguished speakers and panelists. Among them are Edward S. Knotek II and Kurt Lunsford from the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, Philip N. Jefferson from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, and Loretta J. Mester, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. The conference will also include prominent figures from various institutions such as Oxford University, Duke University, and the European Central Bank, who will share their insights and research findings on central bank communications.
Virtual attendance options will be available for certain segments of the program for participants who are not presenting or serving as discussants, with all times listed in Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT).
The conference is expected to provide a platform for in-depth discussions on crucial issues surrounding central bank communications, offering a valuable opportunity for experts in the field to exchange ideas and insights.