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Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

Dates When Speakers Are Unavailable

Speakers are not available for presentations from 10 days before through the Friday after a Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. These dates are known as blackout dates.

2022 blackout dates: 
January 15 – 27 
March 5 – 17 
April 23 – May 5 
June 4 – 16 
July 16 – 28 
September 10 – 22 
October 22 – November 3

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Organization Information
Our speakers are generally not able to speak at private events sponsored by a for-profit company or at events designed for clients or prospective clients. Additionally, Federal Reserve policy prohibits staff from speaking to political organizations, at political gatherings and at fundraising events.
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Presentation and Event Details
For some presentation topics, there are more defined options. If your preferred option is not listed, please include it in the additional details section.
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Richmond Fed policy prohibits employees from accepting gifts, honoraria, or compensation. We kindly ask that hosts do not purchase or present any gifts, as our speakers would be required to decline or return them.

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