California Economic Forum

Please join the UC Student and Policy Center for the third annual 2026 California Economic Forum.

This year’s forum, presented in partnership with POLITICO, features the release of the 2026 UCLA Anderson Economic Forecast, bringing together leading economists, state officials, and policy experts for a timely discussion on California’s economic outlook and the challenges shaping the year ahead.

Our program will feature an in-depth briefing on the UCLA Anderson Forecast, widely recognized as the premier independent analysis of California’s economy, along with dynamic panel discussions moderated by POLITICO reporters.

Speakers include:

• State Controller Malia Cohen
• Legislative Analyst Gabriel Petek
• Department of Finance Director Joe Stephenshaw
• Executive Director & CEO League of California Cities Carolyn Coleman
• President & CEO of California Manufacturers & Technology Association Lance Hastings
• CEO of Western Growers Association Dave Puglia
• Faculty Director of the UCLA Anderson Forecast Jerry Nickelsburg

A catered luncheon is included.

Seating is limited and expected to fill quickly, so reserve your seat here.

For further details on registration, please contact Vanessa Richardson at [email protected].

Attendance at this event by a public official will constitute acceptance of a reportable gift from the Regents of the University of California. (Government Code Section 86112.3.) For purposes of reporting, the University of California, UC campuses, and UC medical centers constitute a single reporting entity.

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