Economic Forecast

10th Annual South Bay Economic Forecast

The South Bay Economic Forecast is Southern California's premier source for in-depth economic information and analysis on the South Bay region of Los Angeles County. It takes a focused look at emerging industries, disruptors’ and game changing technologies, and is attended by the region’s top business, education, civic, and government leaders.

10th Annual South Bay Economic Forecast

 

Thursday, October 24, 2024
3:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Loker Student Union Ballroom
CSU Dominguez Hills University
1000 E. Victoria Ave. Carson, CA 90747

Schedule of Events

3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. — Economic Forecast Report & Speaker Panel

3 p.m. — Introduction
Frank Mottek, Anchor – 790 KABC | Mottek on Money

3:04 p.m. — Opening Remarks
Dr. Philip LaPolt – CSUDH Provost

3:10 p.m. — Forecast Report: Macro Economy

  • Dr. Jose N. Martinez, Co-Director, South Bay Economics Institute
  • Dr. Fynnwin Prager, Co-Director, South Bay Economics Institute
  • Dr. Jennifer Brodmann, Faculty Researcher, South Bay Economics Institute

3:40 p.m. - Forecast Report: Housing & Development 

  • Dr. Jose N. Martinez | Co-Director, South Bay Economics Institute
  • Dr. Nestor Garza Puentes | Economist, South Bay Economics Institute

3:50 p.m. - Audience Q & A

4:10 p.m. - AI & Robotics: Transportation Tech Panel 

  • Kevin Noertker | Co-Founder and CEO, Ampaire
  • Joshua Hofstatter | Technical Innovation Manager, Chevron
  • Adam Lane | LA City Policy and Government Affairs, Waymo
  • Fynnwin Prager |South Bay Economics Institute

4:40 p.m. - Audience Q & A

4:50 p.m. - AI & Robotics: Manufacturing Tech Panel 

  • Spencer Burns | Director, Applications Engineering & Controls, Hadrian
  • Stav Davis | Head of Finance & Business Operation, GrayMatter Robotics
  • Jennifer Brodmann | Faculty Researcher, South Bay Economics Institute

5:15 p.m. - Audience Q & A

5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. — Complimentary Craft Beer and Wine Reception

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