District Dialogues: How is the Economy, Really?
April 7 @ 8:30 am – 11:00 am EDT

The Richmond Fed’s District Dialogues series brings together regional leaders, practitioners and community stakeholders for timely conversations about the economy. These events provide accessible, data-driven insights into current economic conditions and emerging trends shaping communities across the Fifth District.
This session, held at the Baltimore Branch of the Richmond Fed, will focus on the state of the economy with particular attention to Maryland and the greater Washington, D.C. metro area. Richmond Fed economists and local industry leaders will share the latest analysis on growth, labor markets, inflation and regional dynamics, and discuss what these trends mean for local businesses, workers and communities.
Whether you’re a business owner, community leader, policymaker, or simply interested in our local economy, this event will help connect national economic dynamics to local realities and offer practical insights into where the economy stands now and where it may be headed next.
This event is free to attend, but you must RSVP to secure your spot.
Registration Deadlines:
- In Person: March 31, 2026
- Virtual: April 7, 2026
Speakers
- Andy Bauer, Vice President and Regional Executive, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
- John O’Trakoun, Senior Policy Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
- Jennifer Vey, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, Greater Baltimore Committee
- Daraius Irani, Vice President of Business and Public Engagement, Towson University
Agenda
8:30am – 9:00 am ET
Continental Breakfast and Networking
In Person
9:00 am – 10:30 am ET
Economic Update, Panel Discussion and Audience Q&A
In Person and Virutal Audiences
10:30 am – 11:00 am ET
Closing Remarks and Networking
In Person
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Location
This is a hybrid event.





