The U.S. Treasury market stands as the world’s most profound and liquid government securities market, playing a pivotal role in the global economy. It serves multiple crucial functions, including financing the U.S. federal government, providing a risk-free benchmark for other financial instruments, and acting as a significant investment and hedging vehicle for global investors. Additionally, it is a vital market for the Federal Reserve‘s implementation of monetary policy.
Since, the Joint Member Agenciescomprising the U.S. Department of the Treasurythe Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve Systemthe Federal Reserve Bank of New Yorkthe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissionand the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commissionhave co-hosted an annual conference to examine ongoing developments in this critical market.
The 12th annual conference: a gathering of experts
The 12th annual conference is set to take place on September 22, 2026at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. This event will bring together a diverse range of speakers and panelists from both the public and private sectors to discuss the latest trends and challenges in the Treasury market.
Keynote speakers and panelists
The conference will feature a distinguished lineup of speakers, including:
- Jonathan McKernanUndersecretary for Domestic Finance, U.S. Department of the Treasury
- Roberto PerliManager of the System Open Market Account, Federal Reserve Bank of New York
- Michael SeligChairman, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission
- Mark UyedaCommissioner, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
- John C. WilliamsPresident and Chief Executive Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of New York
These experts will share their insights on a range of topics related to the Treasury marketoffering attendees a comprehensive understanding of the market’s dynamics and future outlook.
Event details and participation
The conference will be held at the Federal Reserve Bank of New Yorklocated at 33 Liberty Street, New York, NY. In-person attendance will be by invitation only, ensuring an intimate setting for focused discussions. However, the event will also be available virtually, with a live webcast accessible on the conference’s webpage by the morning of the event. A recording of the event will be uploaded soon after, allowing those who cannot attend live to benefit from the insights shared.
This event is on the record and open to the media. Media representatives who wish to attend in-person must register by contacting Shelley Pitterson at Shelley.Pitterson@.
Additional details, including an agenda with information on panels, panelists, and other speakers, will be added to the conference’s webpage closer to the event date. Stay tuned for more information on this significant gathering of financial experts and policymakers.



