2026 Spring Summit
Thank you to everyone who joined Bay Planning Coalition on May 20 at Scott’s Seafood in Oakland for BPC’s 2026 Spring Summit.
This year’s Summit brought together leaders from across the Bay Area for conversations on the region’s evolving energy landscape, maritime and shipbuilding opportunities, and the role of shoreline development and transit in connecting people, jobs, and communities.
California State Assembly, 11th Assembly District
We are grateful to our speakers, sponsors, and attendees for helping make this year’s Spring Summit a success.
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Event Program
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Event Overview
The Summit explored the industries, infrastructure, investments, and partnerships shaping the Bay Area’s economic future.
Speaker
Keynote Address
11th Assembly District | California State Assembly
Bay Planning Coalition was honored to welcome Assemblymember Lori Wilson to deliver the keynote address for the 2026 Spring Summit. Representing California’s 11th Assembly District and serving as Chair of the Assembly Transportation Committee, Assemblymember Wilson shared insights on the economic and infrastructure priorities shaping communities across the Bay Area and Northern California.
This segment focused on how the Bay Area’s energy landscape is evolving to meet growing demand, support regional economic development, sustain jobs and investment, and advance infrastructure and operational priorities.
Panelists
Moderator: Brian Hubinger, Senior Manager – Public and Government Affairs | Chevron — BPC Board Member
With historic federal investment on the horizon, this segment explored how the region’s shipyards, ports, workforce, and broader industrial infrastructure position the Bay Area to lead a national shipbuilding revival.
Panelists
Moderator: Emily Loper, Senior Vice President of Public Policy | Bay Area Council
This segment highlighted how the Bay Area can leverage its shoreline assets to better connect people, jobs, and development across its waterfront.
Panelists
Moderator: Lauren Gularte, Government and Regulatory Affairs Manager | San Francisco Bay Ferry
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Event Sponsors
Thank you to the organizations that supported BPC’s 2026 Spring Summit. Their partnership helped make the event and BPC’s broader regional programming possible.
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