Economic Forecast

Schedule of Events

3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. — Economic Forecast Report & Speaker Panel

3 p.m. — Introduction
Frank Mottek, Anchor – 790 KABC | Mottek on Money

3:04 p.m. — Opening Remarks
Dr. Philip LaPolt – CSUDH Provost

3:10 p.m. — Forecast Report: Macro Economy

• Dr. Jose N. Martinez, Co-Director, South Bay Economics Institute
• Dr. Fynnwin Prager, Co-Director, South Bay Economics Institute
• Dr. Jennifer Brodmann, Faculty Researcher, South Bay Economics Institute

3:40 p.m. - Forecast Report: Housing & Development 

• Dr. Jose N. Martinez | Co-Director, South Bay Economics Institute
• Dr. Nestor Garza Puentes | Economist, South Bay Economics Institute

3:50 p.m. - Audience Q & A

4:10 p.m. - AI & Robotics: Transportation Tech Panel 

• Kevin Noertker | Co-Founder and CEO, Ampaire
• Joshua Hofstatter | Technical Innovation Manager, Chevron
• Adam Lane | LA City Policy and Government Affairs, Waymo
• Fynnwin Prager |South Bay Economics Institute

4:40 p.m. - Audience Q & A

4:50 p.m. - AI & Robotics: Manufacturing Tech Panel 

• Spencer Burns | Director, Applications Engineering & Controls, Hadrian
• Stav Davis | Head of Finance & Business Operation, GrayMatter Robotics
• Jennifer Brodmann | Faculty Researcher, South Bay Economics Institute

5:15 p.m. - Audience Q & A

5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. — Complimentary Craft Beer and Wine Reception