AI & the Future of Our Region

Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we live, work, govern, and innovate—and its impact will be felt across every sector of our regional economy. From healthcare and education to agriculture, manufacturing, public policy, and business, AI is reshaping how organizations operate and preparing us for a new era of opportunity and change. Join the Monterey Bay Economic Partnership for AI & the Future of Our Region, a premier regional summit bringing together leaders from business, government, education, nonprofits, and the technology sector to explore what artificial intelligence means for California’s Central Coast. Featuring nationally recognized AI leaders, policymakers, researchers, and innovators—including speakers from organizations such as OpenAI, Loti AI, the Hoover Institution, Stanford Law, and additional leading AI organizations—this event will connect global perspectives with practical insights relevant to our region. Through keynote conversations, expert panels, and thought-provoking discussions, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of AI’s rapidly evolving landscape, its implications for the future of work, public policy, economic competitiveness, and the opportunities and challenges facing organizations across the Monterey Bay region. Whether you’re a business executive, entrepreneur, public official, educator, nonprofit leader, or community stakeholder, this summit offers a unique opportunity to learn from some of the nation’s leading voices in artificial intelligence while connecting with regional leaders shaping the future of our communities.