2027 FCSM Conference
March 17 & 18, 2027
Suitland Federal Center
Call for Abstracts
Deadline: September 30, 2026
The Federal Committee on Statistical Methodology (FCSM) invites abstracts for presentation at the FCSM Conference, to be held March 17-18, 2027, at the Suitland Federal Center in Suitland, MD. This conference will bring together experts from across federal agencies to share and advance the development, application, and evaluation of statistical methods.
Hosted by the U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and Bureau of Economic Analysis, the 2027 FCSM Conference welcomes abstract submissions that highlight innovations and best practices supporting the production of high-quality, relevant, and timely federal statistics, on topics such as:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) & AI-ready data
Bayesian methods
Data collection
Data dissemination
Data linkage
Data processing
Data quality
Data science
Establishment surveys
Estimation & inference
Privacy & disclosure control
Questionnaire design
Statistical computing
Survey sampling & weighting
FCSM is accepting abstracts for Individual Presentations, Organized Sessions, and Focus Rooms.
An Organized Session submission must include at least four (4) papers, and a named Chair. A discussant is optional. Priority will be given to sessions representing speakers from multiple agencies.
A Focus Room is a small, facilitator-led discussion that lets participants explore specific topics, connect with peers, and share ideas relevant to the Federal Statistical System in an informal setting. Please refer to the sessions ending in “-X” in the 2026 conference program for examples.
Instructions: Submission forms can be found at https://tally.so/r/b5zAao
Submitters are limited to a maximum of two first-author presentations. (If submission volume exceeds capacity, we may further reduce this to ensure the program reflects a variety of speakers and topics.)
Abstracts should be no more than 2,500 characters (about 300 words) and clearly describe the methodological contribution(s), its relevance to federal statistics, and any results or lessons learned.
Submissions should go beyond simply describing a data collection program or estimates and have direct application to topics relevant to the Federal Statistical System.
Additional Considerations: Please note that due to venue limitations, only current federal employees can present at and attend the FCSM Conference. Due to space and time constraints, not all submissions can be accepted. We appreciate your understanding and thank all contributors for their interest and effort.
Questions: Contact the Conference Steering Committee at fcsmconference@gmail.com.
