Bernanke to miss Jackson Hole Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke will not attend the central bank's flagship conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, this year because of a a personal scheduling conflict. This is the first time Mr Bernanke has not given the keynote address at the symposium since he took up the role in 2006. His tenure at head of the US central bank ends in January. The conference, which is held in August at the Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, draws top central bankers from around the world. Mr Bernanke's absence would mark the first time in 25 years that a Federal Reserve chairman has not attended the meeting. At previous speeches, Mr Bernanke has used the speech to give hints on the Federal Reserve's policy intentions. Last year, Mario Draghi, president of the Eurpean Central Bank was forced to pull out of the symposium to address the unfolding euro crisis.