September 2018 Economic Outlook

Korn Convocation Hall, UCLA Anderson School
Wednesday, September 26, 2018 | 7:30 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.

Registration: $195

Seating is limited. Online registration closes 11:59 p.m. on 9/24/2018

UCLA Anderson Forecast in Partnership with The Easton Technology Management Center present

September 2018 Economic Outlook

Why is the economy experiencing robust growth? In part, it is due to the fast growing technology sector. In Los Angeles, tech is changing the nature of work and the face of the city. Where does it go from here? The UCLA Anderson Forecast and the Easton Technology sector will examine tech in Los Angeles at the September 26 Conference.

Agenda

7:30 - 8:30a	Registration + Breakfast
8:30 - 8:35a	Welcome + Introductions Jerry Nickelsburg, Director, UCLA Anderson Forecast
8:35 - 9:15a	UCLA Anderson Forecast for the Nation and California David Shulman, Senior Economist, UCLA Anderson Forecast Jerry Nickelsburg, Director, UCLA Anderson Forecast
9:15 - 9:30a	The Tech Industry in Los Angeles William Yu, Economist, UCLA Anderson Forecast
9:30 - 9:45a	Q + A with the Forecast Team
9:45 - 10:00a	Break
10:00 - 10:10a	Introduction to the Theme Terry Kramer, Director, Easton Technology Management Center, UCLA Anderson School
10:10 - 10:55a	Will the Surf Over Silicon Beach Wash Over or Carry the Rest of L.A.? Moderator: Jerry Nickelsburg, Director, UCLA Anderson Forecast Jasmine Hill, Ph.D. Candidate, Sociology, Stanford University More Speakers TBA
10:55 - 11:45a	Panel - Tech and the New Los Angeles Economy Moderator: J.B. Blevins, Managing Partner, Navigation Point, Adjunct Professor, UCLA Anderson School William Chun, Deputy Mayor, Economic Development, City of Los Angeles Wes Nichols, Tech Entrepreneur & Board Partner, Upfront Ventures Alex Maleki, Vice President, Business Development, Idealab

Key Topics

	Coming off a 4.1% growth rate in real GDP in the second quarter, how strong will the economy be in the second half and in 2019?
	What will be the impact of our trade war with China, the EU, Mexico and Canada?
	Has the housing recovery stalled?
	Will the tech boom continue to charge ahead?
	Is California's budget in danger?
	Will the trade wars derail the CA economy?
	What is the current state and the future of Silicon Beach?
	How will high-tech jobs grow in California and L.A.?