Thursday, May, 16 2024 | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Join East Bay EDA on May 16 for Innovation in Healthcare, the first event of our 2024 East Bay Innovation series. We are pleased to bring together leaders from the East Bay’s diverse healthcare companies at the John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center for a discussion on innovation and the importance of the industry to the region’s workforce and economy. This event is presented in partnership with John Muir Health. Free to East Bay EDA members and presenting/affiliate partners. Register today! 

Friday, May 17, 2024 | By Invitation Only

East Bay EDA and the City of Richmond are hosting a tour of the Port of Richmond, one of the East Bay’s key economic hubs. Guests are invited to learn about the Port’s operations, public-private partnerships, and future plans. Meet Port Director Charles Gerard, who joined the City of Richmond in 2023 with 35 years of maritime industry experience supervising marine terminal operating systems for more than 400 terminals worldwide. This tour exclusive to East Bay EDA mambers and invitees. Learn more about the Port.

 Thursday, March 28, 2024 | 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Thank you to everyone who joined East Bay EDA for the 11th annual East Bay Innovation Awards at the historic Oakland Scottish Rite Center. It was a fun-filled return to downtown Oakland presented by Sutter Health. Congratulations to all the 2024 Awardees and Finalists. We were honored to have Emmy Award-winning journalist, NBC Bay Area news anchor and reporter, Gia Vang as our event host. Many thanks to all our generous sponsors, partners, and attendees for supporting East Bay innovation. Visit the photo gallery.

Friday, January 19, 2024 | By Invitation Only

Thank you to those who joined us for an exclusive, invitation-only tour of Alameda-based Penumbra, a global healthcare company that is part of the region’s rapidly growing, innovative cluster of biomedical manufacturing. This invitation-only experience was offered to our members and partners of Resilient East Bay, East Bay EDA’s regional initiative supporting the region’s manufacturing & goods movement industries. This tour was made possible in partnership with the City of Alameda and the Alameda Chamber & Economic Alliance.

 Wednesday, October 18, 2023 | 8:00 am – 11:00 am

Thank you for joining us for Resilient East Bay, our 2023 Annual Membership Meeting , presented by Bank of America. We had an informative discussion on the current state and future of East Bay manufacturing. Special thanks to our panelists and presenters, including key note speaker Danny Wan from the Port of Oakland. We were excited to unveil the new Resilient East Bay website, to serve serve a broad range of stakeholders interested and invested in the East Bay manufacturing ecosystem. Learn more.

Thursday, September 14, 2023 | 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Thank you for joining us for East Bay Now, an evening celebrating East Bay innovation of today and tomorrow. It was an inspiring evening at Uptown Station in Oakland with networking, East Bay Innovation Awards alumni, and our fabulous host, Gia Vang of NBC Bay Area. As the culmination of our Meet the Innovators series, East Bay Now brought together trailblazing companies and organizations from across Alameda and Contra Costa Counties and helped kickoff our 2024 East Bay Innovation Awards! Visit the photo gallery!

oThursday, August 17, 2023 | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Thanks to all who joined us for Meet the Innovators in Hayward, the fourth event of our series at Bonneville Labs. It was an informative discussion and  presentation on biotech and biomedical innovation with speakers from ATUM, Eikon Therapeutics, RefleXion, Tenaya Therapeutics, and Berkeley Lab. Many thanks to our Sponsors: the City of Hayward, the Alameda County workforce Development Board, Berkeley Lab, Stanford Health Care, Sutter Health, Southwest Airlines, and Bonneville Labs. See the photos!

 Wednesday, July 19, 2023 | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Thank you for joining us at CoBiz Richmond for a program and discussion on innovative community impact in the City of Richmond. We had the honor of hearing from leaders from organizations working with youth, justice-impacted individuals, the unhoused, and other populations from under-resourced communities and their mission to provide access to training, job opportunities, and supportive services. Special thanks to COBiz and our sponsors and partners: Contra Costa County, MCE, RichmondWORKS, and Southwest Airlines. Visit the photo gallery!

Friday, July 14, 2023 | 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Thank you for joining the East Bay Leadership Council, East Bay EDA, and Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group for State of the East Bay. We had an insightful conversation about Economic Development and the challenges and opportunities facing our region. Many thanks to moderator Danny Wan, Executive Director for the Port of Oakland and Contra Costa Supervisor and Board Chair John Gioia, and Alameda County Supervisor and Board President Nate Miley for their insights on the current condition of our region and our future in a post-pandemic world.

Tuesday, June 20, 2023 | 8:00 am – 10:00 am

Thank you for joining us for Meet the Innovators – San Ramon, East Bay EDA’s speaker and networking event series highlighting innovative companies and organizations in the East Bay. We had an awesome turn out at Diablo Valley College San Ramon Campus for a presentation on emerging tech coming out of the Tri-Valley and Contra Costa County. Our panel included business leaders and East Bay Innovation Awards alumni with insight to the trends and development in our region. Learn more about the series.

Thursday, June 8, 2023 | 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Thank you for joining us in Oakland in June for a Bay Area-wide Digital Equity, and BEAD Planning Workshop. #OaklandUndivided, East Bay EDA, Tech Exchange, City of San Francisco Digital Equity, SF Tech Council, the California Department of Technology (CDT), and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) are working to close the digital divide. We are committed to inclusivity by working with partners to ensure the State Digital Equity Plan and BEAD Program meet the needs of all Californians, especially those who have been historically left behind. Learn more.

Thursday, May 18, 2023 | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Thank you to all who showed up in Emeryville for the kick off of Meet the Innovators, East Bay EDA’s speaker and networking and event series highlighting innovative companies and organizations in the East Bay. We had a excellent presentation at Wareham Development’s EmeryStation Research Campus with a focus on the life science and biomedical industries and STEM education. Speacial thanks to the business leaders, East Bay Innovation Awards alumni, and industry professionals who participated. See the photo gallery.

Wednesday, May 17, 2023 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Public transit plays an essential role in the Bay Area economy and plays a crucial role in helping the region thrive in a post-pandemic era. While transit ridership is slowly recovering, the transit industry is at a pivotal moment as federal COVID relief funding diminishes and our society continues to adapt to increased levels of remote work. Thank you for joining us for The Future of Public Transit, a discussion with public transit leaders about the future of transit, the transit fiscal cliff, and efforts to build a more efficient, safe, and sustainable transportation system.

Wednesday, May 3, 2023 | By Invitation Only

Thank you for joining East Bay EDA for an exclusive tour of the Tesla Fremont Factory. This invitation-only tour provided  a visit to the Bay Area’s largest manufacturer and one of the largest manufacturing sites in California. It was an inside look at the company hub for Model S, Model 3, Model X and Model Y production. Since its inception, Tesla has grown to become the state’s largest manufacturing employer and the world’s leading electric vehicle maker. This tour was presented in partnership with the City of Fremont.

Wednesday, April 19, 2023 | Oakland Museum of California

Thank you to all that joined East Bay EDA and Comcast for Technology & the Future of Work, an exclusive event featuring a conversation about the internet, technology innovation, and the evolving workforce in the Bay Area. Special thanks to our host, NBC Bay Area’s Gia Vang, and expert panelists: Hon. Fiona Ma, CA State Treasurer’s Office; Tamia Brown, Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County; Elad Nafshi, Comcast; and Nand Mulchandani, Central Intellegence Agency. Our engaging discussion covered a range of topics, including AI, diversity, and the California economy.

Friday, April 14, 2023 | By Invitation Only

Thank you for joining East Bay EDA for an exclusive tour of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). The tour included a visit to the National Ignition Facility (NIF), the world class facility that made headlines in 2022 for achieving fusion ignition in a laboratory setting, and a visit to the Advanced Manufacturing Lab (AML), which facilitates partnerships between LLNL, industry, and academia to address manufacturing challenges across a range of commercial and government projects.

Thursday, March 23, 2023 | 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Education to Workforce Pathways featured Cal State East Bay President Cathy Sandeen, Hayward Mayor Mark Salinas, Hayward Promise Neighborhoods Executive Director Edgar Chavez, and Cal State East Bay Black Excellence Project Lead Steven Cleveland. It was an important discussion on the work they are doing to strengthen connections between the community and the University, with a particular focus on Black student success. Watch the webinar recording.

Monday, January 30, 2023 | 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Thank you for joining East Bay EDA for our first event of 2023, a lunchtime conversation featuring Attorney General Rob Bonta at the Terrace Room in downtown Oakland. This exclusive, members-only event provided an intimate setting for leaders and members of East Bay EDA to learn more about the recent work of the Office of Attorney General, who serves as the state’s top lawyer and law enforcement official, protecting and serving the people and interests of California.