In addition to the advocacy efforts for individual members, the Bay Planning Coalition offers many educational events, workshops, and briefings. Committee meetings, which provide a space for members to review policies, discuss regulations, and interact with industry stakeholders, are only open to members. Events, workshops, and briefings are open to non-members for a limited cost.
If your organization is not currently a BPC member, we encourage you to connect with our team.
2025 Water Resources Workshop
- Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
- Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Location: EBMUD Administrative Offices | Oakland, CA
This program will bring together industry experts, agency leaders, and policymakers to address the challenges of rising seas and groundwater across the Bay Area. Participants will explore infrastructure vulnerabilities, lessons from recent droughts and floods, and strategies for advancing long-term water resilience. BPC is honored to welcome E. Joaquin Esquivel, Chair of the California State Water Resources Control Board, as the keynote speaker for this year’s workshop.
2025 CEQA & Regulatory Update Workshop
- Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
- Time: 8:30 AM – 12:15 PM
- Location: David Brower Center | Berkeley, CA
This workshop will convene legal experts, policymakers, and industry professionals to examine California’s evolving environmental review and regulatory landscape. Attendees will gain insights into key CEQA cases, new state and federal policy shifts, and emerging approaches to streamline environmental permitting and compliance. BPC is thrilled to welcome Kate Gordon, CEO of California Forward, as the keynote speaker for this year’s program.
2025 BPC Annual Luncheon Event
- Date: Friday, December 12, 2025
- Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
- Location: The City Club of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA
Join leaders from across the Bay Area’s maritime, environmental, and infrastructure sectors to celebrate the year’s achievements and look ahead to the challenges and opportunities shaping our region’s future. The Annual Luncheon is BPC’s signature year-end gathering for connection, reflection, and recognition.