Friday, May 17, 2024 | By Invitation Only

East Bay EDA and the City of Richmond hosted a tour of the Port of Richmond, one of the East Bay’s key economic hubs. Guests were invited to learn about the Port’s operations, public-private partnerships, and future plans. Thank you to 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 was exclusive to East Bay EDA mambers and invitees. Learn more about the Port.

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

Thank you for joining us on May 16 for Innovation in Healthcare, part of our 2024 East Bay Innovation series. We were delighted to bring together leaders from the East Bay’s diverse healthcare companies at the the UCSF-John Muir Health Jean and Ken Hofmann Cancer Center at the Behring Pavilion for a discussion on innovation and the importance of the industry to the region’s workforce and economy. This event was presented in partnership with John Muir Health. Free to East Bay EDA members and presenting partners.

 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.

Friday, December 9, 2022 | Exclusive to Members & Invitees

Thank you for joining us for EastBay EDA’s invitation-only tour of Fremont-based Enovix, a lithium-ion manufacturing company that is part of the region’s rapidly growing, innovative cluster of cleantech businesses. This curated, exclusive, invitation-only experience was offered to members of our Executive Committee, Land Use & Infrastructure Committee, and Resilient East Bay, our regional initiative supporting the region’s manufacturing & goods movement industries.

Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022 | Watch the Recording

Thank you for joining East Bay EDA for our 2022 Membership Meeting presented by Bank of America. We had an informative keynote presentation from Alexander Quinn, Director of Research, JLL Northern California about East Bay real estate and economic trends and an engaging discussion with our panelists, including Edward Del Beccaro, TRI Commercial Real Estate Services, Mike Ghielmetti – Signature Development Group, and David Stark – Bay East Association of Realtors.

Tuesday, October 4, 2022 | Exclusive to Members & Invitees

Thank you for joining East Bay EDA and the Oakland A’s for a “Night at the Ballpark” membership mixer on October 4, 2022 at the final home game vs. the Angels. Shea Langeliers drew a bases-loaded walk in the 10th inning, sending the A’s past the Angels 2-1. Special thanks to Dave Kaval for joining our guests at the A’s Stomping Ground. It was a special evening of baseball for East Bay EDA, our guests, and all who attended.

Friday, September 23, 2022 | Exclusive to Members & Invitees

Last week, East Bay EDA Members and invitees got an exclusive peak at innovative transportation technologies GoMentum Station in Concord. GoMentum is the nation’s largest dedicated secure testing facility for connected and automated vehicle technology at the former Concord Naval Weapons Station. Special thanks to Contra Costa Transportation Authority for hosting the tour. Read more about how the East Bay leads the nation in transportation innovation.

Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022 | Watch the Recording

Thank you for joining us on September 13 for an AD 20 Candidate Forum. It was an informative discussion with Shawn Kumagai and Liz Ortega, candidates running to represent Assembly District 20, which includes the communities of Dublin, San Leandro, Hayward, Union City, and Castro Valley. The forum was hosted in partnership with the East Bay Leadership Council, East Bay EDA, Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group, and the Bay Area Council.

Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022 | 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm

On August 4, 2022, more than 400 people gathered at the Fox Theater in downtown Oakland for the 2022 East Bay Innovation Awards. It was a fun-filled evening presented by Kaiser Permanente, and celebrating 10 years of East Bay innovation! Attendees were welcomed back to downtown Oakland by Mayor Libby Schaaf, who turned it over to the evening’s emcee, Scott McGrew of NBC Bay Area. Meet the 2022 Awardees and visit our photo gallery!

Exclusive to East Bay EDA Members and Invitees

In July 2022, more than 20 regional business leaders and other stakeholders involved with East Bay EDA’s Resilient East Bay project visited Lawrence Berkeley National Lab and were welcomed by Berkeley Lab Director Mike Witherell. After providing an overview of the Lab’s operations, the group heard from Todd Pray, Chief Strategic Partnerships Officer of the Strategic Partnerships Office (SPO). Learn more.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the the inaugural East Bay Innovation Block Party at the Bridge Yard in Oakland. It was a ground-breaking event, where the 2022 iAwards ceremony finalists were announced alongside alumni and special guests from the past 10 years. Special thanks to Kaiser Permanente and all sponsors/partners  for a one-of-a-kind celebration with everything the East Bay has to offer. R&B legends Tony! Toni! Toné! lit up the night and got us excited for the 10th annual East Bay Innovation Awards on August 4. Check out the event photo gallery and photo booth gallery!

Wednesday, May 25, 2022 | Watch the Recording

As the East Bay economy continues to grapple with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, industrial land use across the East Bay, along the Northern Waterfront, and throughout Alameda and Contra Costa Counties could be altered significantly as the post-COVID-19 economy takes shape. This webinar aligns with the goals of East Bay EDA’s Resilient East Bay initiative and Contra Costa County’s Northern Waterfront Economic Development Initiative.

Exclusive to East Bay EDA Members and Invitees

Thank you for joining East Bay EDA for our first in-person event of 2022, launching Resilient East Bay at Firebrand in Alameda. The Resilient East Bay project will lead and implement a regional, sector-based economic analysis and strategy for the manufacturing, transportation, distribution & logistics, and biomedical/life sciences industries. This event was presented in partnership with the City of Alameda and the Alameda Chamber and Economic Alliance.

Wednesday, Mar. 23, 2022 | Watch the Recording

The East Bay’s innovative ecosystem encourages a strong talent pipeline that helps businesses to grow and thrive. We are home to world-class institutions and National Laboratories that provide a foundation for ground-breaking R&D and commercialization. Thank you for joining us for Incubators and Accelerators, a speaker series webinar featuring a discussion with the East Bay’s leading support for research, entrepreneurs, as well as the innovative companies breaking ground in our region!

Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022 | Watch the Recording

Thank you for joining East Bay EDA, the East Bay Leadership Council, and Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group for a webinar featuring a conversation with Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, a leader on California housing policy. The event featured a great discussion on the recent progress made on housing policy in the state legislature and what obstacles still stand in the way of creating the housing necessary for the East Bay’s economy to thrive. Watch the webinar recording.

Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022 | Watch the Recording

Thank you for joining us for Supply Chains: What’s Next?, a panel discussion with manufacturing and business executives on what’s in store for supply chains in 2022 and beyond. If you missed it, you can still watch the recording. We’re thankful for the expert panelists and timely conversation with leadership from ALOM, GSC Logistics, Manex, and RAM Supply Chain. This speaker series event was presented in partnership with CMTC and Manex.

2021 Speaker Series: Safe Return to Work

Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021 | Watch the Recording

Thank you for joining East Bay EDA and the Bay Area Council for Safe Return to Work, our final webinar of 2021 featuring a discussion with Bay Area leaders from transportation, business, and health. If you missed it, you can still watch the recording and explore the Bay Area Council’s Return to Transit Tracking Poll. Special thanks to our webinar panelists and partners: Alameda County Transportation Commission, BART, Bay Area Council, Hacienda, and Sutter Health.

2021 East Bay Innovation Awards

Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021 | Watch the Recording

The 9th annual East Bay Innovation Awards ceremony was broadcast virtually on October 14. Congratulations to the 2021 awardees and finalists. Thank you to everyone who participated in the livestream. Often referred to as the “Academy Awards of the East Bay,” the East Bay Innovation Awards is the premiere program of its kind that celebrates and honors the extraordinary companies and organizations that contribute to the East Bay’s legacy of innovation.

2021 Fall Membership Meeting

Thursday, Sep. 23, 2021 | Watch the Recording

Thank for joining us for our 2021 Fall Membership Meeting and the release of East Bay Forward, our regional economic blueprint. We are grateful for the insightful presentation and discussion with our keynote speaker, Dr. Manuel Pastor. If you missed it, you can still watch the video recording and download the slide presentation. Visit our East Bay forward page  to navigate sections of the publication and download the full report.

State of the Economy

Wednesday, June 23, 2021 | Watch the Recording

Thank you for joining us for State of the Economy, our special presentation on economic impacts, resiliency, and recovery in a post COVID-19 world. This program was presented in partnership with the Industrial Association of Contra Costa County, with the support of our sponsorship partners Western States Petroleum Association and Phillips 66. Dr. Christopher Thornberg‘s presentation, The Post-COVID Economy, is now available for download.

2021 Speaker Series: The New Normal

Wednesday, June 9, 2021 | Watch the Recording

Thank you for participating in The New Normal, a speaker series webinar exploring public health during pandemic recovery and the implications for economic development. A huge thanks to our panelists for an engaging discussion and role in the East Bay’s recovery and reopening process, including Bay Area Council Economic Institute, Community Health Center Network, La Familia Counseling Service, LifeLong Medical Care and Contra Costa Health Services.

2021 Spring Membership Meeting

Thursday, May 20, 2021 | Watch the Recording

Thank you for joining us for The Future of Food, our 2021 Spring Membership webinar highlighting East Bay food innovation and a discussion on a resilient and sustainable food ecosystem. Many thanks to our presenters: Chef Martin Yan, CCD Innovation, Impossible Foods, Kite Hill, Prime Roots, and moderator Dr. Glenda Humiston of UCANR. Presentation slides are available for download.

2021 Speaker Series: Port Economics

Tuesday, Apr. 27, 2021 | Watch the Recording

Thank you for joining East Bay EDA and the Port of Oakland for Port Economics, a speaker series event highlighting the impact of the Port on the East Bay and Northern California economy. Many thanks to our great panelists from GSC Logistics, Inc., Southwest Airlines, Aviation and Maritime Port Directors, and moderator Danny Wan, Executive Director, Port of Oakland. 

2021 Speaker Series: Meet the Innovators

Tuesday, Mar. 2, 2021 | Watch the Recording

The East Bay is one of the world’s most vibrant economies and fastest growing regions. Meet the Innovators is our discussion on what drives innovation in the East Bay and how companies and organizations have remained adaptive and resilient during the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch this informative webinar featuring an East Bay Innovation Awards alumni panelists from Saildrone, PilotCity, Sigray, and Mizuho OSI.

2021 Speaker Series: Biomedical Manufacturing & Public Health

Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 | Watch the Recording

Thank you for participating in Biomedical Manufacturing & Public Health, a webinar on new product development, workforce development, and industrial safety in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This program was presented in partnership with CMTC – California’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Center and funded by the CARES Act Stimulus Package 2020.  Watch and share the recording.

2021 Speaker Series: Urban Reuse & Adaptation

Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 | Watch the Recording

Thanks to all who joined us for Urban Reuse & Adaptation, our webinar exploring strategies and best practices for adaptive reuse of historic buildings and spaces. We would like to thank our panelists from Forge, Holland & Knight, srmErnst Development Partners, and our moderator Jordan Klein with the City of Berkeley. Special thanks to our presenting partner, Urban Land Institute SF. Please watch and share the recording!

2020 Speaker Series: Beyond the Gig Economy

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020 | Watch the Recording

Thank you for joining us for Beyond the Gig Economy, our webinar exploring alternative models and marketplaces for the flexible workforce. If you missed it, you can still watch and share the video recording. Special thanks to our speaker Wingham Rowan of Beyond Jobs for an informative discussion on irregular work, a demo of the CalFLEXI pilot, and potential for expansion and replication in markets such as the East Bay. 

2020 East Bay Innovation Awards

Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020 | Watch the Recording

Thanks for joining us for the 8th annual East Bay Innovation Awards, where we announced the awardees across ten different categories and conferred the Legacy Award to the Port of Oakland. We hope the event provided a boost of energy and optimism about the resilience of our region during these challenging times. More details about our 2020 awardees and finalists appears in the online and print editions of the San Francisco Business Times.

2020 Speaker Series: Made in the East Bay

Wednesday, Sep. 30, 2020 | Watch Video Recording

Thank you for joining us for Made in the East Bay, a 2020 Speaker Series webinar exploring the East Bay manufacturing landscape during the COVID-19 pandemic. Special thanks to our host Dr. Michael Shabaka of Manex and panelists from Mawi DNA Technologies, Unigen Corporation, Ramar Foods, and Bay Area Circuits. This program was presented in partnership with Manex.

2020 Speaker Series: Return to the Green

Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020 | Watch Video Recording

Thanks to all who joined us for Return to the Green, a webinar exploring the impacts of COVID-19 on the professional and college sports world. We hosted a thought-provoking discussion with our panelists, including Taj Tashombe of the Oakland Athletics, Jennifer Simon-O’Neill of Cal Athletics, and Coach John Beam of Laney College, who was recently featured in Season 5 of Last Chance U on Netflix. Please take a moment to watch the video recording!

2020 Speaker Series: Workplace Reimagined

Tuesday, July 21, 2020 | Watch Video Recording

Thank you for participating in Workplace Reimagined, a webinar exploring the built environment and employee safety during a pandemic and beyond. Craig Rice, AIA, LEED AP, and Carissa Mylin, IIDA of SERA Architects gave a special presentation on the changing landscape of work environments and best practices from the industry. Huge thanks to Megan Lehtonen of OSIsoft for moderating our Q&A session. Download your copy of the presentation.

2020 Speaker Series: Restaurant Relaunch

Tuesday, June 23, 2020 | Watch Video Recording

Thank you for joining us for Restaurant Relaunch, our Speaker Series webinar. Jay Coldren and Alex Barrow from Streetsense delivered an engaging presentation and Q & A session on restaurant and bar reopening during COVID-19. The event provided a platform to learn more about industry best practices and challenges during these times. Visit Streetsense to download a copy of the Pandemic Relaunch Toolkit. An updated version of the toolkit will be available on June 26.

2020 Spring Membership Meeting

Thursday, May 21, 2020 | Watch Video Recording

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the online presentation of our annual Spring Membership Meeting and the unveiling of the 2020-2021 East Bay Economic Outlook Report. This year’s event, “The Building Blocks to Recovery” featured a presentation by Dr. Chris Thornberg of Beacon Economics. We were also joined by Danny Wan, Executive Director of the Port of Oakland. Download a copy of the presentation slides for a limited time.