Requests from Speaker:
The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco does not publicly disclose detailed, specific speaking policies or blackout dates for its speaker program. However, it is evident that speaking engagements by senior officials, such as President Mary C. Daly, are coordinated and often announced in advance, usually associated with major economic events like the Rocky Mountain Economic Summit.
These appearances typically involve moderated conversations and are broadcast or livestreamed, indicating a structured approach to communication.
Federal Reserve speakers adhere to internal guidelines that prevent them from pre-announcing policy changes and require the careful timing of public remarks to avoid market disruption. These informal blackout periods generally occur around FOMC meetings and major economic data releases, though explicit blackout dates specific to the San Francisco Fed are not detailed in the available sources.
To request a speaking engagement from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, interested parties are advised to complete the provided request form, which requires information about the audience and access, at least 90 days in advance. The event details, location, and format should also be filled out in the request form.
Speaking engagements can cover topics such as economic matters, monetary policy, and Federal Reserve functions and research. However, speakers covering monetary policy, banking, or economic issues are not available during Federal Reserve blackout periods.
The bank facilitates speaking engagements for senior leaders, economists, and subject matter experts. It is worth noting that the bank does not accept requests to speak at political gatherings, fundraising events, events hosted by investment/financial firms, private events sponsored by for-profit companies, events designed for clients or prospective clients, or where preferential access or treatment is implied.
For authoritative details on speaking policies and blackout dates, the best approach would be to consult the official Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco media or communications offices directly or check their official website announcements.
In 2025, the blackout dates are January 18-30, March 8-20, April 26-May 8, June 7-19, July 19-31, September 6-18, October 18-30, November 29-December 11. In 2026, the blackout dates are 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.
For agreed upon speaking engagements, the SF Fed should be given advance opportunity to review invitations, promotional materials, and announcements before promotion. Media will be notified of speaking engagements by President Daly and other senior SF Fed executives. The bank will livestream, record, and publish on their website and social media channels President Daly's public remarks.
In summary, while the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco does not publicly provide detailed speaking policies or blackout dates, it is clear that speaking engagements are carefully scheduled around key policy events and adhere to internal guidelines to avoid market disruption. To request a speaking engagement, interested parties should complete the provided request form and consult the bank's media or communications offices for authoritative details.
- The Federal Reserve speakers, such as President Mary C. Daly, often adhere to internal guidelines that prevent them from pre-announcing policy changes and require the careful timing of public remarks, particularly during monetary policy discussions and major economic events, to avoid market disruption.
- Speaking engagements organized by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco can cover various topics, including monetary policy, finance, and business, but speakers discussing monetary policy, banking, or economic issues are not available during blackout periods.
