Join us for the 2026 Regional Economic Outlook, an educational convening that brings together leaders from business, government, and community sectors to explore current economic conditions and emerging trends across the Central Coast.

This event will provide insights into regional progress, highlight key challenges and opportunities, and share updates on collaborative initiatives such as Regions Rise Together and Uplift Central Coast—efforts focused on advancing economic opportunity, workforce development, and inclusive growth across our region.

Additional program details will be shared soon. In the meantime, we invite you to explore highlights from our 2025 event below.

Additional speakers and sessions to be announced soon!

JON HAVEMAN, Ph.D.

Executive Director

NATIONAL ECONOMIC EDUCATION DELEGATION

Jon Haveman is widely considered to be one of California’s leading experts on the economics of seaports, goods movement, and international trade policy. He is also an expert in regional economies and local economic development. He is currently a Principal with Marin Economic Consulting, a boutique consultancy providing reports to government agencies, economic development organizations, and other organizations, in addition to providing expert witness services in legal proceedings. Prior to joining Marin Economic Consulting, Dr. Haveman was the Chief Economist at the Bay Area Council Economic Institute, a founding Principal at Beacon Economics, and the Director of the Economy Program at the Public Policy Institute of California. Read more…

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.