The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco announced on Mar. 27 that it will host the 2026 Pacific Basin Research Conference on November 20, 2026. The event is organized by the Center for Pacific Basin Studies and will take place at the bank.
The conference seeks submissions from researchers working on theoretical or empirical topics in open-economy macroeconomics, international trade, and international finance that are relevant to economic and policy issues facing the Pacific Region. Papers must be submitted by August 15, 2026.
According to the official website, the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco supports diverse district economies through regional engagement according to the official website. The bank is one of twelve regional banks in the Federal Reserve System according to the official website, and represents the largest of these districts according to the official website.
Mary C. Daly has served as president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco according to the official website. The institution covers nine western states including Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington as well as American Samoa, Guam and Northern Mariana Islands according to the official website.
The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco advances monetary, financial and payment systems with a goal to foster a stronger economy for Americans according to the official website. The upcoming conference continues this mission by promoting research focused on important economic issues affecting communities throughout its region.
