Economic Outlook Conference
Name:
Economic Outlook Conference
Date:
November 19, 2026
Time:
7:30 AM - 12:00 PM PST
Registration:
Register Now
Event Description:
Economic Outlook Conference
Navigating Change. Strengthening Community.
Keynote Presentation
Regional Economic Outlook with Dr. Robert Eyler
What attendees will hear:
• National, state and regional economic forecasts
• Economic trends, opportunities and emerging risks
• What business and community leaders should be watching in 2027
The Core Economy - Wine, Tourism & Hospitality in Transition
Jot Conde, President & CEO, California Restaurant Association
Barb Newton, President & CEO, California Travel Association
Dale Stratton, Managing Director/Strategic Insights & Data, Azur Associates
Questions we'll explore:
• How are visitor expectations changing amid generational and preference shifts?
• What do affordability and value mean in today's market and “experience” economy?
• How do we strengthen Napa's core industries while continuing to evolve?
• Where are the opportunities for growth and adaptation?
Executive Conversation: Health, Wellness & Community - A Fireside Conversation on the Future of Healthcare in Napa Valley
Mark Behl, President & CEO, NorthBay Health
Darryl Curry, Senior Vice President & Hospital CEO, Kaiser Permanente
Alicia Hardy, CEO, OLE Health
The conversation includes:
• What does a healthy community look like for residents, employers and our economy?
• How is healthcare, and healthcare access, evolving?
• What roles do wellness, prevention, and new technology play?
Preparing the Workforce of Tomorrow - Education, Talent & Economic Mobility
Derek Kirk, Sr. Director of Economic Development, Cal Poly Maritime Academy
Stewart Knox, Secretary, CA Labor and Workforce Development Agency
Doug Marriott, Senior Dean, Career Ed & Workforce Development, Napa Valley College
Dr. Michael Spagna, President, Sonoma State University
Bruce Wilson, Executive Director, Workforce Alliance of the North Bay
Questions we'll explore:
• Are today's students being prepared for tomorrow's jobs?
• How do education and business work together more effectively?
• What pathways exist beyond a traditional four-year degree?
• How do we build and retain the workforce Napa Valley needs now and in the future?
Navigating Change. Strengthening Community.
Keynote Presentation
Regional Economic Outlook with Dr. Robert Eyler
What attendees will hear:
• National, state and regional economic forecasts
• Economic trends, opportunities and emerging risks
• What business and community leaders should be watching in 2027
The Core Economy - Wine, Tourism & Hospitality in Transition
Jot Conde, President & CEO, California Restaurant Association
Barb Newton, President & CEO, California Travel Association
Dale Stratton, Managing Director/Strategic Insights & Data, Azur Associates
Questions we'll explore:
• How are visitor expectations changing amid generational and preference shifts?
• What do affordability and value mean in today's market and “experience” economy?
• How do we strengthen Napa's core industries while continuing to evolve?
• Where are the opportunities for growth and adaptation?
Executive Conversation: Health, Wellness & Community - A Fireside Conversation on the Future of Healthcare in Napa Valley
Mark Behl, President & CEO, NorthBay Health
Darryl Curry, Senior Vice President & Hospital CEO, Kaiser Permanente
Alicia Hardy, CEO, OLE Health
The conversation includes:
• What does a healthy community look like for residents, employers and our economy?
• How is healthcare, and healthcare access, evolving?
• What roles do wellness, prevention, and new technology play?
Preparing the Workforce of Tomorrow - Education, Talent & Economic Mobility
Derek Kirk, Sr. Director of Economic Development, Cal Poly Maritime Academy
Stewart Knox, Secretary, CA Labor and Workforce Development Agency
Doug Marriott, Senior Dean, Career Ed & Workforce Development, Napa Valley College
Dr. Michael Spagna, President, Sonoma State University
Bruce Wilson, Executive Director, Workforce Alliance of the North Bay
Questions we'll explore:
• Are today's students being prepared for tomorrow's jobs?
• How do education and business work together more effectively?
• What pathways exist beyond a traditional four-year degree?
• How do we build and retain the workforce Napa Valley needs now and in the future?