Kristin Forbes Keynote Speaker

Kristin F. Forbes OBE is a highly respected economist, academic, and policymaker. As a former external member of the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England and an influential professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Sloan School of Management, she has made significant contributions to both academic research and real-world policy decisions.

Forbes is a popular and engaging speaker who regularly speaks about topics such as international economics, monetary policy, and financial markets. She is known for her ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear and accessible manner, making her a highly sought-after speaker for conferences, corporate events, and academic lectures.

Kristin has held several senior policy positions, including serving as an external member of the Monetary Policy Committee for the Bank of England from 2014-17. She was also a member of the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers from 2003 to 2005, a deputy assistant secretary in the U.S. Treasury Department from 2001-02, and served on the Governor’s Council of Economic Advisers for the state of Massachusetts from 2009-2014. Forbes’ academic research focuses on policy-related questions in international macroeconomics, with a particular emphasis on monetary policy, macroprudential tools, capital flows, exchange rates, inflation, and contagion. She is a prolific author, having authored numerous academic articles and books, which have been published in prestigious academic journals such as the Journal of Finance, the Journal of Financial Economics, and the American Economic Review.

Forbes has received numerous teaching awards and is highly regarded in the field of economics. Prior to joining MIT, she worked at the World Bank and Morgan Stanley. Forbes holds a PhD in Economics from MIT and graduated with highest honors from Williams College. With her extensive experience, expertise, and accomplishments, Forbes continues to be a prominent figure in economics and a highly respected speaker.

In recognition of her contributions to economics, Forbes was appointed an Honorary Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 2019. She currently serves as the convener of the Bellagio Group, a research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), and a member of several advisory groups, including the Monetary Policy Advisory Panel of the New York Federal Reserve Bank, the Advisory Panel for the Bank for International Settlements, and the External Advisory Group of the Managing Director for the International Monetary Fund.

As a highly respected economist and policymaker with extensive academic and real-world experience, Kristin Forbes is a top choice for audiences seeking engaging and informative speakers on economics, finance, and policy.