11th Annual South Bay Economic Forecast
The South Bay Economic Forecast, hosted by the South Bay Economics Institute, is Southern California’s premier source for in-depth economic information and analysis on the South Bay region of Los Angeles County, convening senior leaders from business, government, education, and civic organizations.
This year’s theme reflects the region’s role in numerous major events in the coming years such as the FIFA World Cup, the Super Bowl, and the Olympics and Paralympics, as well as its growing reputation as an innovation hub across numerous industries.
Faculty from the CSUDH South Bay Economics Institute and industry leaders will discuss the region’s core strengths—its skilled workforce, strategic location, and concentration of high-tech and logistics industries. Discussions this year will also explore how the South Bay has responded to major recent disruptions—from federal policy changes to local wildfires, weathered economic shifts over the past decade while preparing for the next wave of change driven by AI, robotics, and automation. Looking ahead, panelists will highlight pathways to innovation, education, infrastructure development, and public-private collaboration to advance regional competitiveness.
Emcee & Moderator, Frank Mottek, Business News Anchor, 790 KABC
Economics Panel
- Dr. Jose N. Martinez, Co-Director, South Bay Economics Institute; Professor and Chair, Accounting, Finance, and Economics, CSUDH
- Dr. Fynnwin Prager, Co-Director, South Bay Economics Institute; Professor of Public Administration, CSUDH
