ACCELERATE LONG BEACH IN-PERSON CONFERENCE IS BACK // Navigating the Future

300 East Ocean Boulevard,Long Beach CA 90802

29 September, 2022

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THANK YOU TO OUR PRESENTING SPONSOR⠀THANK YOU TO OUR FEATURED SPONSOR⠀THANK YOU TO OUR GOLD LEVEL SPONSORS⠀ ⠀ ⠀THANK YOU TO OUR BRONZE LEVEL SPONSORS⠀ The Long Beach Economic Partnership's regional economic forum returns with Accelerate Long Beach presented by Bank of America, where we'll be hearing from business and economic leaders on the theme of "Navigating the Future." Hosted by Randal Hernandez, Immediate Past-Chairman, LBEP and Ryan Altoon, Chairman, LBEP with special guest Emily Jameson, SVP, Business Bank Market Executive Los Angeles/South Bay, Bank of America. The event will include an economic update and forecast by renowned economist Dr. Robert Kleinhenz of Cal State Long Beach and Kleinhenz Economics, who will report on trends in consumer spending, housing, international trade, employment and other economic factors, including the possibility of a recession. There will also be a special panel discussion about advanced air mobility, with Curt Castanga, President & CEO, National Air Transportation Association; Emilien Marchand, Director Ecosystem Partnerships, Wisk Aero; and George Kivork, Head of U.S. State & Local Policy, Joby Aviation discussing the future of flying taxis in Long Beach. Guest speakers such as Cal State Long Beach President Jane Close Conoley will be among the policy makers and business and community leaders talking about the challenges and opportunities ahead, and the event will also include a special announcement from the Port of Long Beach. Additional guest speakers will be announced in the coming weeks. They’ll highlight what investors need to know about this unique city on the boarder of Los Angeles and Orange counties, where it is a major contributor for more than $1 trillion in annual economic output between the two counties. That’s thanks, in part, to it being a destination for students, startups, and investment capital from around the world, with continued growth across multiple and diverse industry sectors. Space is limited, so reserve your tickets today! Agenda8:00 AM to 8:30 AM - Registration and Networking Conference Registration & Networking Time Light Refreshments 8:30 AM to 8:40 AM - Welcome Randal Hernandez, Immediate Past-Chairman, LBEP 8:40 AM to 8:55 AM - City of Long Beach & CSULB Welcoming Remarks Roberto Uranga, District Seven Councilmember, City of Long Beach Jane Close Conoley, President, CSULB 8:55 AM to 9:05 AM - An Update from the Long Beach Economic Partnership Ryan Altoon, Chairman, LBEP 9:05 AM to 10:00 AM - ECONOMIC FORECAST Robert Kleinhenz, Office of Economic Research, CSULB and Kleinhenz Economics with an introduction from Seiji Steimetz, Interim Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts, CSULB 10:00 AM to 10:15 AM - BANK OF AMERICA Emily Jameson, SVP, Business Bank Market Executive, Los Angeles/South Bay, Bank of America 10:15 to 10:30 am - BREAK 10:30 AM to 10:45 AM - A special announcement from the Port of Long Beach Dr. Noel Hacegaba, Port of Long Beach Patrick Schaefer, former LA International Chamber President 10:45 AM to 11:30 AM - FEATURED PANEL: The Future of Advanced Air Mobility in Long Beach with an introduction from Cynthia Guidry, Director, Long Beach Airport moderated by Garrett Reim, Space & Emerging Technologies Editor, Aviation Week Panelists: Curt Castanga, President & CEO, National Air Transportation Association Emilien Marchand, Director Ecosystem Partnerships, Wisk Aero George Kivork, Head of U.S. State & Local Policy, Joby Aviation 11:30 AM to 11:45 AM - Q&A with Advanced Air Mobility panelists 11:45 AM - noon - Closing Remarks Ryan Altoon & Randal Hernandez