Speaker FAQ

Information for Speakers

Thank you for participating in the Atlanta Fed's 30th annual Financial Markets Conference, to be held May 17–20, 2026. The conference is the Atlanta Fed's signature policy and research conference, which convenes leading experts to discuss emerging financial market issues and their monetary policy implications.

This page contains important details for all conference speakers. We will update it periodically ahead of the conference. You will receive emails from your point of contact, Kimberly Zeh, asking you to review new information relevant to you when it is posted.

Attendees

We expect 120 to 130 senior-level financial markets professionals and policymakers to attend the conference. All conference sessions will also be livestreamed on the Atlanta Fed's YouTube channel and recorded for later viewing.

Federal Reserve Bank Point of Contact

For questions before or during the conference about logistics, scheduling, or technical support, contact Kimberly Zeh at 404-312-4827 or kimberly.zeh@atl.frb.org.

Keynote, Panelist, and Moderator Checklist

Your primary point of contact for planning purposes and onsite at the conference is Kimberly Zeh. Prior to the conference, you can reach her at (404) 498-8892 and kimberly.zeh@atl.frb.org. After May 15, she can be reached at (404) 312-4827.
Email your current bio and a high-resolution photo (.png or .jpeg) to Kimberly at kimberly.zeh@atl.frb.org.
Sign and return the photo/video release form to Kimberly.
Send Kimberly your travel dates. The Atlanta Fed will arrange your hotel accommodations. You will receive an email with your confirmation number. (Note that payment for any hotel nights outside of May 17, 18, or 19 will be your responsibility.)
Register for the conference at https://cvent.me/nEnnl3 using the email supplied by Kimberly.

From the "Registration Type" dropdown, choose "Speaker." On the Order Summary page, enter SPEAK in the discount code field, which will waive the registration fee.

Book your flights to and from Jacksonville International airport (JAX), and send your itinerary/receipt to Kimberly at kimberly.zeh@atl.frb.org.
Send Kimberly any additional travel receipts before, during, or after the conference. Details are spelled out in the Travel Guidelines provided by Kimberly. Ideally, we would like to have all your receipts no later than June 3, 2026.
If you're using slides, send your presentation in PowerPoint format (16:9 scale) to Kimberly by noon (ET) May 13, 2026.

On the day of your presentation, please:

Arrive at the technology table at the back of the ballroom at least 15 minutes prior to your session's start time to receive your lavalier microphone.
Dress so you will be comfortable in an armchair and in full view of the audience. Also be mindful that the lavalier microphone will be clipped on, and the transmitter is usually clipped onto clothing or placed in the speaker's pocket.
Review the panelist speaking order and confirm it with Kimberly.
If you encounter any challenges, please contact Kimberly Zeh immediately at 404-312-4827 or kimberly.zeh@atl.frb.org.

Conference App

We will be using the "Attendee Hub" conference app to view the agenda, speaker bios, and relevant conference material and for attendees to submit questions during live sessions. If you are a panel moderator, an iPad with the app's Q&A feature will be given to you for your session. On the iPad, you will open the session you are moderating and select questions for your speaker or panelists. As an attendee, you can scan the QR code on the table with your phone, open a session, and submit or vote for questions.

Media

Media will attend in person and via the livestream. If you have questions about media, please contact Melissa Long at melissa.long@atl.frb.org.

Media Rules of Engagement

Everything in the conference's official proceedings is on the record, including audience questions and responses. Conversations during breaks, meals, and other conversations around the conference are off the record unless agreed upon by both the reporter and the source.

Social Media Messaging

Speakers will receive a toolkit closer to the conference opening. We also invite you to share our posts on LinkedIn and Threads. Use #FedFMC and promote among your contacts and channels.