Federal Forecasters Consortium

Based on the situation with COVID-19 (Coronavirus) we have decided to postpone the FFC 2020 Conference that was originally planned for April 30. Due to the uncertainty surrounding this virus we are not setting a new conference date at this time. As the situation progresses, we will post updates on this website and through our email list serve.

The 23rd Federal Forecasters Conference, FFC/2020 is postponed - new date TBA

In the tradition of past meetings, FFC/2020 will provide a forum where forecasters from federal agencies and other organizations can meet and discuss various aspects of forecasting.

FFC/2020 Theme: Forecasting in the Presence of Missing Data
Forecasters draw upon current and historical data to make predictions about likely future outcomes. In many instances, though, the data available to forecasters are incomplete or delayed. Missing data have consequences for the accuracy of forecasts whether researchers are aware of its presence or not. Sometimes there are lags in the collection or release of data, which can be revised in future periods. In other cases, data are permanently missing due to coverage error or nonresponse. Missing data are a growing concern for researchers and practitioners as technological changes in communication methods mean that those without a landline telephone or internet access are increasingly excluded from sample frames. Further, privacy concerns and mistrust of the government limit people’s willingness to participate in surveys creating higher nonresponse rates. The 2020 Federal Forecasters Conference will consider the impact of missing data on forecasts. How does missing data affect forecasts, and what techniques can forecasters use when faced with missing data?

Charter of the Federal Forecasters Consortium

Papers and Proceedings from Previous Conferences

• FFC2017 — The 22nd Federal Forecasters Conference-2017
• FFC2015 — The 21st Federal Forecasters Conference–2015
• FFC2014 — The 20th Federal Forecasters Conference–2014
• FFC2012 — The 19th Federal Forecasters Conference–2012
• FFC2011 — The 18th Federal Forecasters Conference–2011
• FFC2009 — The 17th Federal Forecasters Conference–2009
• FFC2008 — The 16th Federal Forecasters Conference–2008
• FFC2006 — The 15th Federal Forecasters Conference–2006
• FFC2005 — The 14th Federal Forecasters Conference–2005
• FFC2003 — The 13th Federal Forecasters Conference–2003
• FFC2002 — The 12th Federal Forecasters Conference–2002
• FFC2000 — The 11th Federal Forecasters Conference–2000
• FFC1999 — The 10th Federal Forecasters Conference–1999
• FFC1997 — The 9th Federal Forecasters Conference–1997
• FFC1994_96 —The 7th and 8th Federal Forecasters Conferences –1994&1996
• FFC1993 — The 6th Federal Forecasters Conference–1993 (Part 1 & Part 2)
• FFC1992 — The 5th Federal Forecasters Conference–1992
• FFC1991 — The 4th Federal Forecasters Conference–1991
• FFC1990 — The 3rd Federal Forecasters Conference –1990
• FFC1989 — The 2nd Federal Forecasters Conference–1989
• FFC1988 — The 1st Federal Forecasters Conference–1988