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1:00pm EDT

A Conversation with Reddit CEO Steve Huffman and CNBC’s Julia Boorstin

NEWSMAKER SESSION: Earlier this year, the financial world got a glimpse of the power of Reddit when redditors helped send GameStop's stock price soaring. Billed as "the front page of the Internet," Reddit maintains the free-wheeling, anarchic ethos of the early Internet while being among the most visited sites on the web. In this one-on-one interview, Reddit CEO and co-founder Steve Huffman will discuss the influence of subreddits like r/wallstreetbets, how the site serves the needs of its 52 million daily users, and the transformative role of Internet communities in shaping the future.

This conference was made possible by our sponsors: Associated Press, Arizent, Bloomberg, Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Business Wire, CNBC, Hilton, Investopedia, NEFE, NPR, Missouri School of Journalism, Quartz, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and the Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation.

Speakers

Julia Boorstin

Senior Media and Entertainment Correspondent, CNBC

Julia Boorstin is CNBC’s Senior Media & Entertainment Correspondent based at the network’s Los Angeles Bureau. She covers media with a special focus on the intersection of media and technology. Boorstin also plays a key role on CNBC’s bi-coastal tech-focused program “Te... Read More →

Steve Huffman

Co-Founder and CEO, Reddit

Monday May 10, 2021 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT

2:00pm EDT

Fireside Chat with Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Charles Evans

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Charles Evans will provide his thoughts on the future of the economy in a fireside chat with Mark Hamrick, Senior Economic Analyst, Washington Bureau Chief, Bankrate.com. Audience Q&A will follow the conversation.

Evans has been president of the bank since 2007 and is currently a voting member of the Federal Open Market Committee. His research has focused on the effects of monetary policy on U.S. economic activity, inflation, and financial market prices. Evans is active in Chicago’s civic community and has taught at the University of Chicago, the University of Michigan and the University of South Carolina.

This conference was made possible by our sponsors: Associated Press, Arizent, Bloomberg, Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Business Wire, CNBC, Hilton, Investopedia, NEFE, NPR, Missouri School of Journalism, Quartz, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and the Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation.

Speakers

Mark Hamrick

Washington Bureau Chief, Bankrate.com

Mark Hamrick is Washington Bureau Chief for Bankrate.com, operating out of the National Press Building in the shadow of The White House and U.S. Treasury. He is a national award-winning business and financial news journalist, who came to Bankrate after leading business news for Broadcast... Read More →

Charles Evans

President and Chief Executive Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Charles L. Evans has served as president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago since September 2007. In that capacity, he serves on the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the Federal Reserve System's monetary policymaking body.Before becoming president... Read More →

Monday May 10, 2021 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT

4:15pm EDT

Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh Q&A and Remarks

If you’ve been keeping up with the jobs market during the economic downturn and recovery effort, this session is for you! The U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh will deliver remarks and take your questions.

This conference was made possible by our sponsors: Associated Press, Arizent, Bloomberg, Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Business Wire, CNBC, Hilton, Investopedia, NEFE, NPR, Missouri School of Journalism, Quartz, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and the Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation.

Speakers

Martin J. Walsh

Secretary of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor

Martin J. Walsh was sworn in as the 29th Secretary of Labor on March 23, 2021. A lifelong champion of equity and fairness, and a proud product of the City of Boston, Secretary Walsh leads the U.S. Department of Labor with a strong connection to working people, and a commitment to... Read More →

Desiree Hanford

Lecturer, Medill/Northwestern University

Desiree Hanford is a lecturer and director of academic integrity and appeals at Medill. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses that include news reporting and business and money reporting. She is the co-faculty adviser for the Northwestern Business Review and the faculty adviser... Read More →

Monday May 10, 2021 4:15pm - 4:45pm EDT

9:00am EDT

Hidden Stories in Biden's $6 Trillion Spending Spree

SKILLS SESSION: Just follow the money -- some $6 trillion of it. The American Rescue Plan, signed into law by President Biden in March, promises to stimulate the covid-wracked economy with $1.9 trillion. The president's American Jobs Plan envisions an additional $2 trillion to rebuild the country's infrastructure. And his American Families Plan would spend $1.8 trillion to expand access to education and child care. For business journalists, the historic spending initiatives are reporting gold mines, but where do you begin to find the hidden nuggets? We have two expert economists who will show us the way.

This conference was made possible by our sponsors: Associated Press, Arizent, Bloomberg, Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Business Wire, CNBC, Hilton, Investopedia, NEFE, NPR, Missouri School of Journalism, Quartz, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and the Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation.

Moderator

Lisa Mascaro

Chief Congressional Correspondent, Associated Press

Lisa Mascaro is The Associated Press’ chief congressional correspondent. She leads reporting of Capitol Hill on all aspects of Congress. Before joining AP, she covered Congress and politics for the Los Angeles Times in Washington, D.C., was the Washington correspondent for the Las... Read More →

Speakers

John Lettieri

President and CEO, Economic Innovation Group

John Lettieri is the co-founder, President and CEO of the Economic Innovation Group (EIG), a bipartisan research and public policy organization based in Washington, DC. EIG is a leading voice on spatial inequality, place-based policy, and economic dynamism.John's career in public... Read More →

Michael Strain

Director, Economic Policy Studies, Arthur F. Burns Scholar in Political Economy, American Enterprise Institute

Michael R. Strain is the Director of Economic Policy Studies and the Arthur F. Burns Scholar in Political Economy at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where he oversees the Institute’s work in economic policy, financial markets, international trade and finance, tax and budget... Read More →

Tuesday May 11, 2021 9:00am - 9:45am EDT

9:50am EDT

New data tools from Bureau of Economic Analysis

BITE-SIZE SESSION: Since the emergence of COVID-19, dramatic and fast-moving changes to the U.S. economy have increased the need for more frequent and timely economic data. In response, BEA is using daily payment card data, such as credit card data, to measure the effects of the pandemic on spending. Updates are posted approximately once a week. Additionally, BEA is also producing special data tables and other materials that make it easier to see how pandemic relief payments and programs show up in BEA’s statistics, including national and state gross domestic product (GDP) and personal income data.

Learn how to use these new data tools to inform your reporting or ask Thomas and Jeannine your questions about any of BEA’s data products.

This conference was made possible by our sponsors: Associated Press, Arizent, Bloomberg, Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Business Wire, CNBC, Hilton, Investopedia, NEFE, NPR, Missouri School of Journalism, Quartz, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and the Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation.

Speakers

Jeannine Aversa

Chief of Public Affairs and Outreach, Bureau of Economic Analysis

Jeannine Aversa is chief of public affairs and outreach at the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Before joining BEA in the fall of 2011, Aversa was a journalist for nearly 30 years and reported for The Associated Press, Bloomberg News, Fairchild Publications and other news organizations... Read More →

Thomas Dail

Public Affairs Specialist, Bureau of Economic Analysis

Thomas Dail works with the media and handles congressional affairs and outreach to other stakeholders at the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. He brings a dozen years of experience in newspapers and public relations to that job. Prior to joining the BEA, he covered politics and... Read More →

Tuesday May 11, 2021 9:50am - 10:20am EDT

10:30am EDT

The Staying Power of Cryptocurrency and NFT

TECH UPDATE: Bitcoin prices are soaring, NFTs are grabbing headlines, and Coinbase successfully debuted on the stock market. Cryptocurrencies and the blockchain are no longer niche topics, but increasingly mainstream business stories. Join our panel of experts to discuss how these technologies are shaping the future of finance.

This conference was made possible by our sponsors: Associated Press, Arizent, Bloomberg, Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Business Wire, CNBC, Hilton, Investopedia, NEFE, NPR, Missouri School of Journalism, Quartz, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and the Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation.

Moderator

Joon Ian Wong

Association of Cryptocurrency Journalists and Researchers, Founding Co-President

Speakers

Camila Russo

Founder, The Defiant

Camila Russo is the Founder of The Defiant, a media company focusing on decentralized finance, and the author of The Infinite Machine, the first book on the history of Ethereum. Previously, she was a markets and crypto reporter at Bloomberg News based in New York, Madrid and Buenos... Read More →

Changpeng (CZ) Zhao

Founder and CEO, Binance

Changpeng Zhao, known as CZ, is a serial entrepreneur with an impressive track record of successful startups. He launched Binance in July 2017 and within 180 days, grew Binance into the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world. An expert in blockchain and trading systems, CZ has... Read More →

Christine Moy

Global Head of Liink, JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Christine leads Liink by J.P. Morgan, a new ecosystem and network that enables collaboration, easy and direct access to value-added applications, and commercialization opportunities for financial institutions, corporates and fintechs. Additionally she oversees J.P. Morgan’s global... Read More →

Tuesday May 11, 2021 10:30am - 11:15am EDT

12:00pm EDT

Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard on the State of the U.S. Economy

NEWSMAKER: Lael Brainard will deliver brief remarks on the economic outlook and then engage in a lively Q&A with Washington Post economics correspondent Heather Long. Brainard has been a Fed leader since 2014 and has played an instrumental role in shaping the Fed's thinking on the labor market, climate change and more. Prior to joining the Fed, Brainard served as Undersecretary of the Treasury for International Affairs during the Obama Administration, a fellow at the Brookings Institution and an economic adviser to President Clinton.

This conference was made possible by our sponsors: Associated Press, Arizent, Bloomberg, Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Business Wire, CNBC, Hilton, Investopedia, NEFE, NPR, Missouri School of Journalism, Quartz, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and the Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation.

Speakers

Lael Brainard

Fed Governor, U.S. Federal Reserve

Lael Brainard will deliver brief remarks on the economic outlook and then engage in a lively Q&A with Washington Post economics correspondent Heather Long. Brainard has been a Fed leader since 2014 and has played an instrumental role in shaping the Fed's thinking on the labor market... Read More →

Heather Long

Economics Correspondent, The Washington Post

Heather Long is an economics correspondent at The Washington Post.Heather weighs in daily on the hottest topics impacting the U.S. economy. She is best known for her coverage of the tax code overhaul and her travels around the Rust Belt highlighting the views and needs of middle America... Read More →

Tuesday May 11, 2021 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT

1:00pm EDT

Financial Stress Amplified: Data From the COVID-19 Pandemic

BITE-SIZE SESSION: The pandemic has exposed the physical, mental, societal and financial vulnerabilities of individuals and families across the country. The vastness of the income inequality divide and financial fragility also has been brought to light over the past year. Data from a series of national consumer polls from the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) tell a story of significant worry and anxiety, but also showcase how Americans have adapted their finances during COVID, while selflessly providing support to others. This data can enhance your storytelling by providing greater insight and context to the level of uneasiness that has been experienced by millions because of the pandemic. Dr. Billy Hensley, president and CEO of NEFE, will offer highlights from this data and speak about the implications for journalists, financial educators, counselors, researchers and other intermediaries.

Presenter: Dr. Billy Hensley, president and CEO, National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE)

About the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE)
NEFE is a nonprofit foundation that champions effective financial education. NEFE is the independent, centralizing voice providing leadership, research and collaboration to advance financial well-being.

Speakers

Billy J. Hensley, Ph.D.

President and CEO, National Endowment for Financial Education

Matthew Goldberg

Consumer Banking Reporter, Bankrate

Matthew Goldberg is a consumer banking reporter at Bankrate. Nearly his entire career has either been as a reporter or working in financial services, in banking and insurance.His writing has been featured on MSN, appeared in Sports Illustrated On Campus, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution... Read More →

Tuesday May 11, 2021 1:00pm - 1:20pm EDT

1:30pm EDT

Inclusive, Accurate and Appropriate Coverage of Economic Inequality

HOW TO SESSION: Explore how business journalists can more accurately and appropriately cover economic inequality to tell inclusive stories by cultivating diverse sources, mining data, and developing enterprising story ideas.
Content partner: National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE)

Moderator

Amara Omeokwe

Economics Reporter, The Wall Street Journal, D.C. Bureau

Amara Omeokwe is an economics reporter at The Wall Street Journal, focused on labor policy and small business. She previously worked in editor and producer roles at National Public Radio and CNBC, and was a local news reporter in North Carolina. She graduated from Harvard University... Read More →

Speakers

Jackie Botts

Economic Inequality Reporter, Cal Matters

Jackie reports for CalMatters and The California Divide, a statewide media collaboration to raise awareness and engagement about poverty and income inequality, where her reporting on housing and farmworker safety has earned the National Press Foundation Poverty and Inequality Award... Read More →

Chabeli Carrazana

Economy Reporter, The 19th

Chabeli Carrazana is the economy reporter at The 19th, where she covers the intersection of economic policy and gender, as well as labor issues. Previously, she was a business reporter in Florida covering low-income workers. She has covered the tourism industry for the Miami Herald... Read More →

Ana Hernández Kent

Senior Researcher, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Ana Hernández Kent is a senior researcher for the Institute for Economic Equity (IEE) at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. She conducts research, performs data analysis and advises on issues of economic equity. Her primary research interests include:Examining economic disparities... Read More →

Billy J. Hensley, Ph.D.

President and CEO, National Endowment for Financial Education

Tuesday May 11, 2021 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT

2:20pm EDT

Using labor market data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

This is a video of Maya's Powerpoint that SABEW was not able to play during the conference session. Once again, we apologize for that breakdown.

BITE-SIZE SESSION: The novel coronavirus has greatly impacted the labor market worldwide. The Bureau of Labor Statistics continues to monitor the effects of COVID-19 on the United States economy and is committed to producing and distributing gold-standard data through this unprecedented time. Maya Brandon is on hand to answer your questions about the impacts of COVID-19 on BLS data and programs.

Please stop by this session for a quick video and to ask any BLS-related questions via the chat box.

This conference was made possible by our sponsors: Associated Press, Arizent, Bloomberg, Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Business Wire, CNBC, Hilton, Investopedia, NEFE, NPR, Missouri School of Journalism, Quartz, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and the Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation.

Speakers

Maya Brandon

Economist, Bureau of Labor Statistics

Maya is an economist with the Bureau of Labor Statistics. After joining the Office of Publications in 2018, she traveled the country demonstrating, marketing, and promoting the gold-standard statistics produced by the BLS. Her passions and writings have focused on community development... Read More →

Tuesday May 11, 2021 2:20pm - 2:50pm EDT

3:00pm EDT

The New Marriott CEO and MSNBC’s Ali Velshi Discuss the Hospitality Industry

NEWSMAKER SESSION: The pandemic upended the hospitality industry as conferences were canceled, travel was halted and events were postponed. As vaccines roll out and the economy begins to recover, many are eager to travel and attend in-person gatherings again. But when might that happen? This one-on-one conversation with Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano will explore what the hospitality industry will look like in the years ahead. When will personal and corporate travel return to pre-pandemic levels? How will the behavior and expectations of travelers shift? And are the hotel breakfast buffets gone for good?

This conference was made possible by our sponsors: Associated Press, Arizent, Bloomberg, Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Business Wire, CNBC, Hilton, Investopedia, NEFE, NPR, Missouri School of Journalism, Quartz, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and the Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation.

Speakers

Ali Velshi

MSNBC Anchor and Business Correspondent, NBC News and MSNBC

Ali Velshi is an MSNBC Anchor and Business Correspondent for NBC News and MSNBC.Velshi has covered a wide range of breaking news events and global affairs throughout his career, including U.S. presidential elections, ISIL and the Syrian refugee crisis, the Iran nuclear deal from Tehran... Read More →

Anthony Capuano

CEO, Marriott

Anthony “Tony” Capuano is chief executive officer of Marriott International, Inc. In this role, Mr. Capuano presides over the world’s largest hospitality company and some of the most iconic brands in travel.Mr. Capuano joined Marriott in 1995 and was instrumental in its steady... Read More →

Tuesday May 11, 2021 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT

4:00pm EDT

Networking for Early-Career Journalists: Professional Development and Growth

NETWORKING SESSION: This session is aimed at business reporters who have already landed their first or second job and are looking for ways to improve or achieve new goals.

Come talk through career development and growth, including how to find the right mentor, ways to establish yourself on a beat, tips for standing out in a crowd, how to build sought-after skills and how to identify and execute complex stories while managing your day-to-day responsibilities. This informal session is an opportunity to learn from your peers and brainstorm actionable ideas you can bring back to your newsroom. Attendees are encouraged to join with questions.

This conference was made possible by our sponsors: Associated Press, Arizent, Bloomberg, Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Business Wire, CNBC, Hilton, Investopedia, NEFE, NPR, Missouri School of Journalism, Quartz, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and the Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation.

Speakers

Matt Drange

Senior Correspondent, Business Insider

Matt Drange is a senior correspondent on Business Insider's tech features team, based in San Francisco. Matt previously reported on money and power in Silicon Valley for Protocol, The Information, Forbes magazine, and The Center for Investigative Reporting. He's won dozens of journalism... Read More →

Tuesday May 11, 2021 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT

4:00pm EDT

Networking for Freelancers and Reporters: Pitch, Report, Write, Repeat

NETWORKING SESSION: Whether you're freelancing or working on staff, how do you increase the odds that an editor will say "yes" to your story idea? Karen Springen will give a quick overview and a few suggestions -- and then will open the discussion to everyone. What worked for you? What didn't? Get ready to share best practices!

This conference was made possible by our sponsors: Associated Press, Arizent, Bloomberg, Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Business Wire, CNBC, Hilton, Investopedia, NEFE, NPR, Missouri School of Journalism, Quartz, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and the Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation.

Speakers

Karen Springen

Assistant Professor, Northwestern University

Karen Springen directs Medill's Journalism Residency program, leads the graduate journalism Magazine Specialization, and teaches undergraduate and graduate reporting and writing classes. She advises several student groups, including the student-run North by Northwestern magazine.Springen... Read More →

Tuesday May 11, 2021 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT

4:00pm EDT

Networking over Trivia: Let’s Have Some Finance Fun!

NETWORKING SESSION: Come and network over trivia. What former SABEW board member and acclaimed journalist 'moonlights' as a singer of 'obscure folk songs' to give us all some joy and hope? Who was honored on Twitter for her snazzy Zoom background? Where did Janet Yellen grow up and what was her high school sport?

Hang out and test your knowledge of all things trivial relating to SABEW, colleagues, and the world of business, economics, and whatever else comes to mind. Turn off Google and come have some fun.

This conference was made possible by our sponsors: Associated Press, Arizent, Bloomberg, Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Business Wire, CNBC, Hilton, Investopedia, NEFE, NPR, Missouri School of Journalism, Quartz, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and the Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation.

Speakers

Kevin Hall

Senior investigator, McClatchy

Hall is a senior investigator at McClatchy Newspapers. He shared the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Reporting on the Panama Papers. He is also a past president of the Society of American Business Editors and Writers, the nation’s premier association for business journalists... Read More →

Heather Long

Economics Correspondent, The Washington Post

Heather Long is an economics correspondent at The Washington Post.Heather weighs in daily on the hottest topics impacting the U.S. economy. She is best known for her coverage of the tax code overhaul and her travels around the Rust Belt highlighting the views and needs of middle America... Read More →

James B. Nelson

Business Editor, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

James B. Nelson is business editor at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. He also teaches business journalism and editing at Marquette University.James has been an editor for the Journal Sentinel in business news and, before that, in local news, since the 1995 merger of the Milwaukee... Read More →

Tuesday May 11, 2021 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT

5:00pm EDT

Best in Business Reveal Ceremony

SABEW's 26th annual Best in Business Awards ceremony reveals the honorees for their excellent 2020 stories. Did your entries win? Join us to find out! The ceremony is sponsored by Bloomberg News.

Speakers

Kim Quillen

Business Source Editor, Chicago Tribune

Kim Quillen is one of the editors on the Chicago Tribune business desk.Kim joined the Tribune staff in 2016 from The Arizona Republic. Kim also served as business editor at The Times-Picayune, where she was involved in the New Orleans newspaper’s award-winning coverage of Hurricane... Read More →

Joanna Ossinger

Markets Editor, Bloomberg LP

Joanna Ossinger is an editor in the cross-asset group, which covers markets globally, at Bloomberg News, where she has worked since 2010. She is the first Bloomberg representative to be SABEW president. She previously worked as a reporter and editor at The Wall Street Journal... Read More →

Scott Wenger

Editorial Director, Barron's

Scott Wenger is an editorial director at Barron’s, overseeing the Barron’s Advisor content channel. Previously, he was group editorial director at Arizent, formerly SourceMedia, managing its Investment Advisor and Employee Benefits Groups, including the flagship titles Financial... Read More →

Tuesday May 11, 2021 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT

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