2025 State of the Region

We are delighted to announce that our 2025 Annual State of the Region event will take place in person on Friday, October 17, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the CSUMB University Center. Join us for a day filled with insightful cross-sector conversations addressing key regional issues.This year's State of the Region event will feature a diverse range of topics aimed at driving regional economic development. We will explore strategies for ensuring good jobs, housing for all, increasing broadband access and opportunity, and examining the impact of local, state, and federal policies and legislation on our region. The event promises to be an informative and engaging experience for all attendees.Stay tuned for updates on our esteemed speakers and the detailed program. We are working hard to bring together a lineup of experts who will provide valuable insights and thought-provoking discussions.Mark your calendars and register today! We look forward to welcoming you at the 2025 Annual State of the Region event. Join us as we come together to shape the future of our region. See you there!

TICKETS:

Early Bird $149 through September 17th

General Admission $169

MBEP Member $119

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

We need your support to make this a successful regional conference. More than ever, we are counting on you to ensure that MBEP has the capacity and resources to continue our important work in the foundational areas of housing, economic and workforce development, broadband access, and policy advocacy. Your sponsorship makes it possible for us to hold our annual convening to share, collaborate, and partner across our tri-county region with diverse stakeholders in industry, government, and community while remaining focused on our triple bottom line of equity, economic health, and environment.

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.

Host or Publisher Monterey Bay Economic Partnership