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Bureau of Labor Statistics > Geographic Information > Northeast > Notice

BLS Boston Data Users Conference June 25, 2026

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics, in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston and the Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, is bringing together expert economists who will delve into occupational employment, wages, and labor market trends.

The Data Users Conference is an event held by the Bureau of Labor Statistics Boston Regional Office to showcase our publicly available data, provide analytical insights on the US and local economies, and demonstrate how BLS data can aid strategic decisions. This event is free.

 

Event Information

  • When: Thursday, June 25, 2026

  • Where: Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, The Connolly Center (4th floor), 600 Atlantic Ave Boston, MA 02210

  • Time: 8:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. ET

  • Cost: Free

  • Registration: Required via Eventbrite (seating limited) - Government issued photo ID will be required at the door. Registration is required no later than Thursday, June 4th, 3:00 p.m.

Coffee and light refreshments will be provided.

 

Agenda

8:00 a.m. Check-in opens, experts from across all BLS programs will be available to attendees to answer questions during registration and throughout this event

9:00 a.m. Opening address – Occupations, labor markets, and BLS in the age of AI

     Julie Hatch Maxfield, BLS Associate Commissioner for Employment and Unemployment Statistics

9:15 a.m. Occupation statistics and economic development: a conversation with State Labor Market Information Directors

10:00 a.m. Understanding BLS Skills and Employment Projections Data

     Meredith Miller, BLS Economist, Division of Employment Projections

10:45 a.m. Open House: Speak to BLS experts!

11:15 a.m. Connecting training pipelines with regional employment demand

     Mark Rembert, Chief Economist, Massachusetts Department of Economic Research

12:00 p.m. Trends in the New Boston Federal Reserve Weekly State Economic Activity Index

     Dr. Jeffrey P. Thompson, Vice President and Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Research Department

12:45 p.m. Closing remarks

     Julie Hatch Maxfield, BLS Associate Commissioner for Employment and Unemployment Statistics

12:50 p.m. Open House: More time to chat with experts from BLS!

 

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please contact the BLS Northeast Information Office

Email: BLSinfoBoston@bls.gov

Phone: (646) 264-3600

Website: https://www.bls.gov/regions/northeast/