STATE OF THE REGION

October 17, 2025 | CSU Monterey Bay University Center

WELCOME ADDRESS

LEGISLATIVE UPDATES

REGIONAL HEALTH IN FOCUS: IMPACTS, CHALLENGES, & OPPORTUNITIES

MEETING THE MOMENT:
AAM & UAS

BEYOND THE HORIZON: PIONEERING THE NEXT ERA OF AIR MOBILITY

POLICY & POLITICS, AN UNFILTERED ANALYSIS

THE POWER OF PLACE, HOSPITALITY & TOURISM AS ECONOMIC ENGINES

EDUCATING FOR THE FUTURE: REGIONAL STRATEGIES FOR A THRIVING WORKFORCE

WELLS FARGO AG SPOTLIGHT: REGIONAL ROOTS, GLOBAL REACH - ADVANCING THE AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY

THE CREATIVE ECONOMY: HOW INNOVATION AND CULTURE DRIVE GROWTH

REFLECTIONS ON LEADERSHIP & SERVICE

THE PULSE: QUICK TAKES FROM INDUSTRY LEADERS

STATE RESOURCES TO SUPPORT REGIONAL GROWTH

CONNECTED COMMUNITIES: EXPANDING ACCESS & OPPORTUNITY

PLACE BASED ECONOMIC STRATEGIES: PAJARO VALLEY

BUILDING MOMENTUM: HOUSING INSIGHTS FROM 10 YEARS OF IMPACT

CHILDCARE AS ESSENTIAL INFRASTRUCTURE & ECONOMIC MOBILITY STRATEGY

CLOSING KEYNOTE: SAMUEL ASSEFA - CALIFORNIA GOVENERNOR'S OFFICE OF LAND USE & CLIMATE INNOVATION

KEY TAKEAWAYS & CLOSING THOUGHTS WITH TAHRA GORAYA