| Host | Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City |
|---|---|
| Nature | Academic economic symposium No vote |
| Binding power | None — remarks are personal, not policy statements |
| Frequency | Once a year, late August |
| Attendees | Central bankers, academics, select press (limited access) |
| Market reaction | Driven by tone and word choice, sometimes larger than an actual FOMC decision |
| FOMC comparison | Eight scheduled meetings a year Binding vote |