Economic Mobility Summit

When people and communities thrive, so does the economy. Studies have shown that economic mobility is vital to economic growth and resilience. Ensuring that individuals and families are able to pursue economic opportunity is critical to the Federal Reserve’s work to promote a strong and stable economy.

The Economic Mobility Summit will bring together business and community leaders, policymakers, researchers, nonprofit leaders and philanthropists, and workforce and community development practitioners to advance a national conversation about the economic imperative of upward mobility.

Through research and discussion, the two-day event will demonstrate the importance of improving economic opportunity and mobility in communities and regions to the U.S. economy, identify ways to advance research into actionable strategies, and elevate best practices for cross-sector collaboration.

Attendees will take away ideas and opportunities to strengthen economic mobility within their regions. Sessions will be designed to leverage peer learning and research for advancing economic mobility through community-led partnerships.

The event will be hosted by the Philadelphia Fed, in partnership with the Federal Reserve Banks of Atlanta, Chicago, and St. Louis; The Pew Charitable Trusts; Philadelphia Foundation; and the Urban Institute.

Economic Mobility in Philadelphia: How Can We Change the Trajectory for This Region?

• Wednesday, 4/23, from 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

At the conclusion of the summit, please join  a conversation about economic mobility in the Greater Philadelphia region, including the benefits of a shared economic development strategy.

This session will be led by The Pew Charitable Trusts, featuring highlights from Pew’s 2025 “State of the City” report as well as research from the Brookings Institution and the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. The session will also include a panel conversation and facilitated discussion with state and local economic leaders and officials about what we can do together to strengthen economic opportunity for Philadelphians. 

This afternoon session on April 23 is open to all summit attendees. Additionally, guests can register for this session exclusively. A reception will follow the session. Registration is required; please see the agenda for additional details.