May 2020
The Business of Baseball
Arielle Moyal, Director of Baseball Marketing, REP 1 and Alex Vesia, Pitcher, Miami Marlins discuss the business of baseball and how to maximize a player’s value
COVID-19 and Its Global Impact on Energy Markets and Clean Energy Adoption
With government-imposed lockdowns, demand for oil is collapsing and despite production cuts, the world is running out of places to store the excess oil.
2020 "Helicopter Money and COVID-19”
with Sebastian Edwards, distinguished professor of economics and Henry Ford II Chair in International Management.
Conversation with Peter Guber, Chairman and CEO, Mandalay Entertainment
Future of Housing: From COVID-19 to New Urbanism to Affordable Housing
With Los Angeles facing a housing crisis in the midst of a global health crisis, the need for innovation in housing is urgent.
MEMES Summer Institute Lecturer Beverly Macy in conversation w/ Fabio Borges
International News Correspondent Fabio Borges discusses the future of media and the life of a journalist in these changing times
2020 “Political Economy Aspects of the COVID-19 Pandemic”
with Romain Wacziarg, Professor of Economics and Hans Hufschmid Chair in Management.
Friday Faculty Chats: Nonprofits: Reimagining Fundraising During a Time of Need
The critical services and resources provided by non-profit organizations are needed more than ever due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the continuity and existence of a variety of these non-profits are also being threatened.

Webinar: The Future of Innovation
The winning team from the Innovation Challenge will be featured, and then Dean Antonio Bernardo will join Professor Terry Kramer for a discussion about the future of the MBA education.

Rethinking The Global Supply Chain Thanks to the Coronavirus
Supply chain guru Chris Tang will light the way to the new normal

What is the Future of Work Now?
The producer of the Oscar-winning American Factory weighs in
Technology-Based Disruptions: Leadership Imperatives in a Rapidly Changing Environment
Due to the acceleration of technology-based disruptions and added disruption of the current COVID-19 pandemic, executives have been changing how they view their business and product offering and approach leadership.

Housing, Equity and Community in the Time of COVID-19
Already in a housing shortage, Los Angeles is set for a crisis. Is it ready?

COVID-19: What We’ve Learned About Decision-Making
Renowned economist Ed Leamer will discuss risk-assessment in the face of new circumstances
2020: Lessons from COVID-19: Making Decisions Under Entirely New Circumstances
with Ed Leamer, Distinguished Professor and Chauncey J. Medberry Chair in Management Emeritus
UCLA Ziman Center Critical Conversations: “COVID-19, the Macroeconomy & Monetary Policy”
William C. Dudley, Former President, Federal Reserve Bank of New York and Senior Research Scholar, Princeton University shares his thoughts on the U.S. macroeconomy and monetary policy in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
An Interview with David Solomon
Dean Tony Bernardo has an in-depth conversation with David Solomon about COVID-19, the markets, and his side project as a DJ.
Cloud Based Innovations and the Impact on Enterprises and MBAs
With Gayle Sheppard, Corporate VP, Microsoft Data Azure

Transformation of Business School Education: The COVID-19 Effect
Sr. Associate Dean of MBA Programs Miguel Unzueta navigates the sea change
April 2020

A Keynote Conversation about the Financial Markets
Dean Bernardo interviews Ken Leech, CIO of Western Asset
Technology & Society:Who Owns the Good and Bad Outcomes?
Easton Executive Speaker Series with Eric Loeb, Executive VP of Government Affairs at Salesforce

The Future of Food: A Virtual Q&A
Seth Goldman, co-founder of the Honest Tea and Chairman of Beyond Meat shares with Jennifer Walske of Impact@Anderson

Staying Positive in Unhappy Times
Happiness expert Cassie Mogilner Holmes will share her insights this Friday

The Future of Work: From COVID-19 to Automation to A.I. (Panel)
Featuring California’s first female Lt. Governor, Eleni Lounalakis. Moderated by Professor Terry Kramer

Recession! UCLA Anderson Forecast’s Outlook
Recorded 4/17/20 as part of our Friday Faculty Chats, Jerry Nickelsburg shares the data

COVID-19 and Managing Billions in Volatile Times, a CIO’s POV
Justin Barton, head of UCLA Investment Company shares his view
COVID-19: Global Impact on Real Estate
Guggenheim Investments' Chairman, Scott Minerd discusses the domestic and global impact of the recent COVID-19 pandemic on the real estate, economy, and investment markets.

Decision-Making During Uncertain Times
Professor Hal Hershfield, a decision-making researcher, explains why it’s so difficult now
Friday Faculty Chats: Building Community in a Remote Work Environment
Professor Corinne Bendersky explores how working remotely may diminish feelings of inclusion and connection and shares ways to cultivate a sense of community.
Webinar: Real Estate, the Macroeconomy, and COVID-19
Leading UCLA economists and real estate experts discuss real estate and the macroeconomy in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Presentation hosted by the UCLA Ziman Center for Real Estate and the UCLA Anderson Forecast.

The Coronavirus and Its Global Impact
A continuation of the discussion from a socio-economic, business and public health perspective
June 2020
What Can I Do to Support Equity in the Workplace?
This Friday Faculty Chat features a discussion with Anderson alumni, moderated by Professor Miguel Unzueta, about personal experiences of situations when they faced a racist statement/action and insights on effective responses made by individuals and organizations.
2020’s Technology Competition with China Starts with Competition at Home
Tom Wheeler, Former 31st Chair, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in discussion with Terry Kramer, Easton Center Faculty Director
Consumer Behavior in Pandemic: Brian Cornell
Dean Tony Bernardo welcomed Brian Cornell (B.A. ’81, CERT ’91), CEO of Target Corp., to a frank discussion about consumer behavior and the future of retail amid pandemic.
Marketing the NHL During COVID
Heidi Browning, Chief Marketing Officer, National Hockey League discusses how her team is reaching out to the next generation of fans
Reporting the COVID-19 Crisis
CNN Host, S.E. Cupp Unfiltered – Cupp discusses the important of journalism during a time of crisis
Deadly Racism: What We Can Do to Make a Change
UCLA Anderson Alumni Network leaders joined diversity & equity, faculty thought leaders for an open conversation to share insights and suggested actions to help us move forward.
The Future of Entertainment: John Stankey, Mike Hopkins, Susanne Daniels
AT&T’s CEO John Stankey (’91), SVP of Prime Video and Amazon Studios Mike Hopkins (’01) and the global head of original content at YouTube, Susanne Daniels, examined the effect of the coronavirus crisis on movie studios, digital entertainment and consolidation in the industry.
COVID-19 and the Global Race for a Cure
Leadership from the UC Health Initiative, Roche, Gilead and EPFL discuss the race for a cure for COVID- where biotech and tech converge on diagnostics and treatment
July 2020
2020 The U.S.-China Divorce: Rather than Decouple, the U.S. and China Must Find Ways to Coexist
A Discussion on Why Rather than Decouple the United States and China Must Find Ways to Coexist
The Diversity Imperative with Blair Taylor (‘90)
A conversation with Blair H. Taylor ('90), Partner, PwC, People & Organization, and Lin Yang (‘15), to discuss the current imperative for expanding an organization's focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion—and the risks of failing to do so now.
AfroFuturism: Re-Imagining Inclusion and Equity in the Entertainment Industry
Combining world-building (and often elements of sci-fi, fantasy, or historical fiction) with uniquely African and African-American themes
Jeetu Patel on Navigating Adversity to Achieve Successful Outcomes
Jeetu Patel, SVP & General Manager of Security and Applications for Cisco (Incoming)
August 2020
New Ventures That Heal
The Center for MEMES in conversation with Adelle Archer, CEO & Co-founder, Eterneva & Alyson Friedensohn, CEO & Founder, Modern Health.
Communications During Crisis
A Conversation with Matthew Hiltzik, President & CEO, Hiltzik Strategies
COVID-19: What Have We Learned from Other Nations?
Dr. Robert Kim-Farley, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health; Chandran Nair, Founder & CEO, Global Institute for Tomorrow; Jeongmin Seong, Partner and Lily Ma, Rotational Fellow, McKinsey Global Institute in Shanghai
The Dynamic Role of Tech, Business & Government in Society
Ro Khanna, Congressman, CA 17th District in conversation with Terry Kramer, Easton Center Faculty Director
September 2020
UCLA Forecast: September 2020 Economic Outlook
Lisa Brummel (‘89) on Future of Women in Sports
Seattle Storm's co-owner Lisa Brummel (‘89) and Jay Tucker (‘09), UCLA Anderson MEMES executive director, discuss what it takes to create, run and own a sports franchise.
Leading an Adaptive Culture for a Better Future
Companies with a strong culture are best positioned to navigate today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities
COVID-19: Leadership Today and Learning for Tomorrow
As the world grapples with the fear and uncertainty of the pandemic, effective leadership and sharing of best practices at all levels - business, policy and government - becomes more important than ever.