The **Jackson Hole Economic Symposium** is an annual, three-day international conference hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City since 1978, held at Jackson Lake Lodge in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park since 1981[1][2]. It convenes central bankers, economists, policymakers, academics, financial industry leaders, journalists, and government officials—typically about 120 attendees from around 70 countries—to discuss long-term economic and monetary policy issues of global importance[1][2]. Historically, the symposium was chosen by then-Federal Reserve Chair Paul Volcker partly for the locale’s recreational appeal, but it has evolved into what *The New York Times* calls “the world’s most exclusive economic get-together”[1]. The event fosters open, candid dialogue on critical topics such as inflation, labor markets, productivity, international trade, and economic policy frameworks. Papers and research presented by over 150 authors through 2025 contribute to its intellectual rigor[1][6]. The symposium is significant for its influence on global financial markets and policy directions. Central bank leaders, including Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde, and Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda, use the platform to outline challenges and policy outlooks, especially amid evolving labor market dynamics and economic uncertainties[5]. Discussions often provide insights into potential shifts in interest rates and monetary strategies, impacting investor sentiment worldwide[3][4]. Attendance is deliberately limited and selective to maintain an environment conducive to frank discussion, with even press presence tightly controlled to ensure transparency without influencing proceedings[2]. The symposium’s fees help cover event costs, emphasizing its role as a serious professional forum rather than a public spectacle[2]. Currently, the Jackson Hole Symposium remains a pivotal event in the business and technology landscape for understanding the macroeconomic environment, monetary policy trends, and their implications for global markets and innovation-driven economies[1][5][8].