Events
Our events provide networking, education, and advocacy opportunities for our members and the East Bay community. Learn how you can elevate your brand and visibility by becoming an event sponsor. Download our sponsorship sheet to learn more.
Featured Events
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Oakland Tech Week
Kapor Center 2148 Broadway,, Oakland, CA, United StatesAnnouncing Oakland Tech Week 2025 (Nov 17–21)! Join us in Oakland for a week of community, innovation, and hands-on learning. Connect with founders, builders, and policy shapers across The Town. East Bay EDA will partner with Kapor Center on Rise, Reset, and Reimagine, the official kickoff for the week, featuring opening remarks from Mayor Barbara Lee. Join us and explore the week's events. Register here. Stewarded by: HiiiWAV, Kapor Center, Northeastern University, City of Oakland
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Board of Directors Meeting – November
San Ramon Community Center 12501 Alcosta Boulevard, San Ramon, CA, United StatesExclusive to East Bay EDA Board of Directors and guests. Location TBD. East Bay EDA is governed by two committees. Our Board of Directors guides and informs organizational activities and events for the East Bay Economic Alliance Foundation (East Bay EDA’s nonprofit arm) and is composed of senior-level leaders from East Bay EDA’s robust cross-sector membership, including business, economic development, education, elected officials, labor, local government representatives, nonprofit organizations, philanthropy, and research institutions.
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Oakland Structures
Oakland Marriott City Center 1001 Broadway, Oakland, United StatesJoin the San Francisco Business Times for an insightful discussion on Oakland's evolving real estate landscape. The Town has faced problems with office vacancies, perception issues and high construction costs, but new leadership under Mayor Barbara Lee and efforts to revitalize the city across public and private sectors have the market poised for transformation. Join Oakland leaders as they delve into current trends, investment opportunities and the future of residential and commercial development in Oakland. Sign up today! Don't miss this chance to understand how today's decisions are shaping Oakland’s future.
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EDD Council Meeting – January
Exclusive to members of East Bay EDA's Economic Development Directors' (EDD) Council. Location TBD. The EDD Council leads strategies that link, align, and leverage best practices for regional marketing, policy reforms, economic analysis, and professional development resources to improve the region’s business climate and expand economic opportunities throughout the East Bay. The EDD Council membership includes East Bay EDA member cities, counties, and unincorporated areas, as well as lead staff from our local Workforce Development Boards and Small Business Development Centers.
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Featured2026 East Bay Innovation Awards
Save the Date! The East Bay Innovation Awards returns to Oakland on Thursday, March 26, 2026. For over a decade, the annual awards ceremony has showcased outstanding companies and organizations from Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Stay tuned for announcements on venue, special guests, and more. The East Bay is a world-class leader when it comes to innovation and entrepreneurship. Often referred to as the “Academy Awards of the East Bay,” the East Bay Innovation Awards is the premier program of its kind that celebrates and honors the extraordinary companies and organizations that contribute to the East Bay’s legacy of innovation. In its 13th year, the annual awards ceremony will continue to highlight innovative companies and organizations that embrace innovation in their manufacturing, products, services, design, and information.
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EDD Council Meeting – April
Exclusive to members of East Bay EDA's Economic Development Directors' (EDD) Council. Location TBD. The EDD Council leads strategies that link, align, and leverage best practices for regional marketing, policy reforms, economic analysis, and professional development resources to improve the region’s business climate and expand economic opportunities throughout the East Bay. The EDD Council membership includes East Bay EDA member cities, counties, and unincorporated areas, as well as lead staff from our local Workforce Development Boards and Small Business Development Centers.
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EDD Council Meeting – June
Exclusive to members of East Bay EDA's Economic Development Directors' (EDD) Council. Location TBD. The EDD Council leads strategies that link, align, and leverage best practices for regional marketing, policy reforms, economic analysis, and professional development resources to improve the region’s business climate and expand economic opportunities throughout the East Bay. The EDD Council membership includes East Bay EDA member cities, counties, and unincorporated areas, as well as lead staff from our local Workforce Development Boards and Small Business Development Centers.
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EDD Council Meeting – September
Exclusive to members of East Bay EDA's Economic Development Directors' (EDD) Council. Location TBD. The EDD Council leads strategies that link, align, and leverage best practices for regional marketing, policy reforms, economic analysis, and professional development resources to improve the region’s business climate and expand economic opportunities throughout the East Bay. The EDD Council membership includes East Bay EDA member cities, counties, and unincorporated areas, as well as lead staff from our local Workforce Development Boards and Small Business Development Centers.
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