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  • 2026 WEBINAR GOODS MOVEMENT 1 landscape v2

    The State of Regional Goods Movement

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    From the groceries on our shelves to the materials that build our homes, from the exports that fuel our global competitiveness to the packages arriving at our doorsteps, goods movement is the quiet backbone of our economy. And right now, it’s undergoing rapid transformation. Join East Bay EDA and the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association for a webinar on March 11 (12 pm - 1 pm) exploring the current landscape of goods movement in our region, the challenges and opportunities shaping its future, and the critical role it plays in keeping our communities and economy globally competitive. Registration link: https://bit.ly/goods26 Featured Speakers: Mike Jacob, President - Pacific Merchant Shipping Association Nick Chiappe, Director, Government & Regulatory Affairs - California Trucking Association Peggy Ygbuhay, Sr. Director Public Affairs - Union Pacific Railroad Company Matt Davis, Chief Public Engagement Officer – Port of Oakland

    Free

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    Corridors: The Opportunity Along I-880

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    California State University, East Bay 25800 Carlos Bee Boulevard, Hayward, CA, United States

    What’s next for the East Bay’s I-880 corridor? From Hayward to San Leandro to East Oakland, this industrial backbone powers manufacturing, logistics, and distribution across the region. But continued growth raises big questions: ➡️ Where will the workforce come from? ➡️ Can energy infrastructure keep up with demand? ➡️ What investments are needed to support the next wave of industry? For the first time, the San Francisco Business Times is convening regional leaders to explore these questions as part of our Corridors of Opportunity series. Register and secure your spot! More details on the speakers shaping this inaugural conversation coming soon.

    $120

  • 2025 Economic Outlook group4 web

    2026 Economic Outlook & Membership Meeting

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    Roundhouse 2600 Camino Ramon, Suite 100, San Ramon, CA

    Join East Bay EDA at Roundhouse in Bishop Ranch in San Ramon on Thursday, May 14, for our 2026 Economic Outlook and Membership Meeting. We are pleased to bring back Alexander Quinn, Senior Director, Northern California Research, JLL, for an informative presentation about East Bay real estate and the state of the East Bay economy. The event will also feature a moderated conversation with Sunset Development President and CEO Alex Mehran, Jr., and Riaz Taplin, Founder and CEO of ArtHaus Partners, on the challenges and opportunities for mixed-use development and placemaking in the current environment. This year's event will also feature an appearance by representatives from the Oakland Roots Sports Club, who will provide an update on FIFA World Cup 2026™ events happening across the Bay Area this summer. This popular and timely event will sell out, so get your tickets today!

    $10 – $25

  • SFBT CORRIDORS I 80

    Corridors: The Opportunity Along I-80

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    DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina 200 Marina Boulevard, Berkeley, United States

    Berkeley, Emeryville, and other East Bay communities along the Interstate 80 corridor have long been at the forefront of the biotechnology industry. However, a challenging funding environment in recent years has left the region with significant vacant lab and office space, raising questions about what comes next. Today, new opportunities are emerging. Advances in AI, continued innovation in health care, and a growing pro-business sentiment in Berkeley are creating momentum for the next chapter of the corridor's evolution-one that still includes a strong biotech presence fueled by the talent, research, and entrepreneurship coming out of UC Berkeley. Join the San Francisco Business Times for a discussion on the future of the East Bay innovation economy, the industries poised for growth, and the leaders shaping the region's next era of investment, development, and job creation. More speakers to be announced soon. Get your tickets today!

    $120

  • BAY AREA MFG CONFERENCE CALENDAR

    Bay Area Manufacturing Conference

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    Registration for this event has closed and there is now a waiting list (8/20/26). Bay Area Manufacturers can contact mfg@eastbayeda.org to request attendance. Walk-ins will not be accepted. Thank you for your understanding. The Bay Area Manufacturing Conference is taking place on Thursday, August 27 (8 AM - 12 PM) at the Zero Net Energy Center in San Leandro, bringing together manufacturers and leaders in economic and workforce development, education, and labor who are driving investment and quality job growth across the Bay Area. The conference will highlight the trends shaping the future of manufacturing and showcase innovative workforce development partnerships. This event is being presented in partnership with the Association of Bay Area Manufacturers, the Bay Area High Road Manufacturing Initiative, East Bay Economic Development Alliance, EASTBAYWorks, and is supported by the California & Bay Area Jobs First Initiative.

  • 2025 Startup World Cup Winner Coreshell

    Startup World Cup – East Bay Regional

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    California State University, East Bay 25800 Carlos Bee Boulevard, Hayward, CA, United States

    The Startup World Cup - East Bay Regional competition returns to Cal State East Bay on September 10, 2026. Last year, Coreshell Technologies in San Leandro was named Grand Finale Winner of the 2025 Startup World Cup, bringing excitement to this annual competition. Startup World Cup is hosted by Pegasus Tech Ventures. It is a global conference and competition that brings together the top startups, VCs, entrepreneurs, and world-class tech CEOs. Each regional winner will compete in the Grand Finale for a $1 Million Investment Prize on November 6, 2026, at the Hilton Union Square in San Francisco. Startup World Cup is held in over 100 + regional events across North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. Learn more.

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    Oakland Tech Week 2026

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    Oakland Tech Week (OTW) is a week-long festival of technology, startups, and city-building taking place September 27 – October 3, 2026, across Oakland, California. Under the theme "Community, Culture, & Code: Where Innovation Meets Purpose," OTW highlights how innovation can grow from the ground up while staying rooted in The Town. Explore all OTW 2026 events and reserve your spot today!

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    Roof and Realm Tour

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    Roof and Realm Pittsburg, United States

    Join East Bay EDA on Manufacturing Day - Friday, October 2  - for an insider tour of Roof and Realm, a top builder of modular homes and ADUs that feature durable steel framing and are engineered to be fire-, mold-, and pest-retardant. In addition to homes, the company produces ADUs and commercial properties. We're excited to return to tour the 2024 East Bay Innovation Awards finalist and learn more about the company's innovative manufacturing process. We are planning a special program for Manufacturing Day, including a facility tour, guest speakers, and more! Reserve your spot here.

  • OTW26 10X Hackathon

    10X Hackathon: Housing Homelessness, and Jobs

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    Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts 10 10th Street, Oakland, CA

    We’re excited to support Oakland Tech Week together with Alameda County and the City of Oakland! Don’t miss the final day of OTW26 on Saturday, October 3, featuring the 10X Hackathon focused on Housing, Homelessness, and Jobs. Alameda County has set a ten-year moonshot: end homelessness and put every resident who wants a job in one. On the closing day of Oakland Tech Week, the County and the City of Oakland bring their hardest problems into one room and ask Oakland to build. Come collaborate, problem-solve, and meet others who are passionate about shaping a stronger future for the East Bay. Register today!