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UCLA Anderson Forecast in partnership with
the Easton Technology Management Center presents
September 2018 Economic Outlook
Why is the economy experiencing robust growth? In part, it is due to the fast growing technology sector. In Los Angeles, tech is changing the nature of work and the face of the city. Where does it go from here? The UCLA Anderson Forecast and the Easton Technology sector will examine tech in Los Angeles at the September 26 Conference.
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Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Korn Convocation Hall, UCLA Anderson School
Registration: 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Program: 8:30 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.
Registration Fee: $195 $95
Code: UCLA0918
Important: Space is limited. Online registration closes 11:59pm 9/24/2018.
More Information
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Agenda
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| 7:30 – 8:30a |
Registration & Breakfast |
| 8:30 - 8:35a |
Welcome & Introductions
Jerry Nickelsburg, Director, UCLA Anderson Forecast
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| 8:35 - 9:15a |
UCLA Anderson Forecast for the Nation and California
David Shulman, Senior Economist, UCLA Anderson Forecast
Jerry Nickelsburg, Director, UCLA Anderson Forecast
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| 9:15 - 9:30a |
Q + A with the Forecast Team
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| 9:30 – 10:10a |
The Tech Industry in Los Angeles
J.B. Blevins, Faculty Director, Easton Technology Management Center, Adjunct Professor of Decisions, Operations, and Technology Management, UCLA
William Yu, Economist, UCLA Anderson Forecast |
| 10:10 - 10:25a |
Break |
| 10:25 - 10:35a |
Introduction of Tech Industry
Moderator: J.B. Blevins, Faculty Director, Easton Technology Management Center, Adjunct Professor of Decisions, Operations, and Technology Management, UCLA |
| 10:35 - 11:00a |
Keynote Address
TBA
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| 11:00 - 11:55a |
Expert Panel - Tech and the New Los Angeles Economy
Moderator: J.B. Blevins, Faculty Director, Easton Technology Management Center, Adjunct Professor of Decisions, Operations, and Technology Management, UCLA
William Chun, Deputy Mayor, Economic Development, City of Los Angeles
Wes Nichols, Tech Entrepreneur & Board Partner, Up-Front Ventures
Alex Maleki, Vice President, Idealab
More Speakers TBA
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Wrap-up and Closing
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Key Topics
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• Coming off a 4.1 % growth rate in real GDP in the second quarter, how strong will the economy be in the second half and in 2019?
• What will be the impact of our trade war with China, the EU, Mexico and Canada?
• Has the housing recovery stalled?
• Will the tech boom continue to charge ahead?
• Is California's budget in danger?
• Will the trade wars derail the CA economy?
• What is the current state and the future of Silicon Beach?
• How will high-tech jobs grow in California and L.A.?
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