OCBC/CSUF 31st Annual Economic Forecast Conference

A collaboration between California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) and Orange County Business Council, the highly anticipated Economic Forecast Conference features leading CSUF economists Dr. Anil K. Puri and Dr. Mira Farka. The nationally recognized economists share insights each year into the current economic environment regionally and nationwide. The annual event also marks the release of the CSUF Economic Forecast Report.

Thursday, October 30, 2025
11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Hyatt Regency Irvine
17900 Jamboree Road
Irvine, CA 92614

OCBC/CSUF 31st Annual Economic Forecast Conference

Nationally recognized economists from the Woods Center for Economic Analysis and Forecasting at California State University, Fullerton lead the Economic Forecast Conference co-hosted by CSUF and OCBC.

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Event Location:

Hyatt Regency Irvine
17900 Jamboree Road
Irvine, CA 92614

Event Agenda:

Coming Soon

OCBC Member Ticket: $250 | OCBC Non-Member Ticket: $300

For event and sponsorship questions​

Please contact Lauren Martin,
Director of Events, Orange County Business Council
[email protected]

Event Gallery

Visit OCBC’s Photo Gallery to view photos of last year’s OCBC/CSUF Economic Forecast Conference.

2025 Legislative Day Speakers

Catherine Blakespear

The Honorable Catherine Blakespear

California State Senate

Tom Umberg

The Honorable
Tom Umberg

California State Senate

The Honorable
Cottie Petrie-Norris

California State Assembly

Valencia headshot

The Honorable
Avelino Valencia

California State Assembly

The Honorable
Katrina Foley

Supervisor, Orange County Board of Supervisors

Josh Newman

The Honorable
Josh Newman

California State Senate

Diane Dixon

The Honorable
Diane Dixon

California State Assembly

Tri Ta

The Honorable
Tri Ta

California State Assembly

The Honorable
Donald P. Wagner

Chairman, Orange County Board of Supervisors

The Honorable
Vicente Sarmiento

Supervisor, Orange County Board of Supervisors

Valencia headshot

The Honorable
Avelino Valencia

California State Assembly

Tri Ta

The Honorable
Tri Ta

California State Assembly

*Additional speakers announced soon.

Thank you sponsors!

Title Sponsors

UCI Health logo

Luncheon Sponsor

Edison International logo

Legislative Sponsors

Disneyland Resort logo

Delegate Sponsors

Metropolitan Water District

SoCalGas

For event and
sponsorship
questions

Lauren Martin, Director of Events
Orange County Business Council
[email protected]

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OCBC 2025 Sacramento Advocacy Trip

March 24-25, 2025

The Citizen Hotel, 926 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

Join OCBC’s Sacramento Advocacy Trip March 18-19, 2024. Led by OCBC President and CEO, Jeff Ball, and OCBC’s Government Affairs team, this trip offers attendees the opportunity to meet with legislative leaders and to help shape policies that impact workforce, infrastructure, housing and other important issues to the business community of the nation’s sixth largest county. Space is limited and this trip will sell out, so be sure to save your spot!

Event Agenda

Coming Soon.

Event Location

The Citizen Hotel
926 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

OCBC Member Full Trip Registration: $1,200 (Includes Meals, Materials and Hotel Stay on March 18)
Non-Member Full Trip Registration: $1,500 (Includes Meals, Materials and Hotel Stay on March 18)
Meals & Materials Only: $950 (Includes Meals and Materials. No Hotel Stay)