Join us for the 2026 Regional Economic Outlook—bringing together leaders from across business, government, and community to explore today’s economic landscape and what lies ahead. This event will highlight regional progress, emerging opportunities, and initiatives like Regions Rise Together and Uplift Central Coast that are shaping our future. More details coming soon. Check out highlights from our 2025 event below.

Additional speakers and sessions to be announced soon!

SYLVAIN LEDUC

Executive Vice President, Director of Research, Monetary policy, Business cycles, and International Finance

FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF SAN FRANCISCO

In this role, Sylvain oversees the development of key research inputs and analyses to inform the monetary policy decision-making process. Sylvain also serves on the Bank’s Executive Committee in charge of strategic direction and policy for the 12th District. Previously, Sylvain served as vice president of Microeconomic and Macroeconomic Research and in 2018 as senior vice president and associate director of Economic Research. Read more…

We invite your support in making this regional conference a success. Now more than ever, your partnership helps ensure MBEP has the capacity and resources to advance our work in housing, economic and workforce development, broadband access, and policy advocacy. Your sponsorship makes it possible to convene leaders from across our tri-county region—bringing together business, government, and community to share insights, collaborate, and drive meaningful progress aligned with our strategic priorities.

Sponsorship helps to not only host this regional convening but to also support MBEP’s operations year around. I hope we can count on you! Please contact Tahra Goraya or Jessica Gilden for more information.