Join us for the first of 2024’s Critical Conversations focusing on Artificial Intelligence (AI): The good, the bad, and the ugly. Is AI the savior we’ve been waiting for, or is it a serious threat? Or something in between? Be a part of the discussion with our distinguished panel of AI experts as we discuss the implications of this emerging technology and how it can be utilized for the betterment of Orange County. Guest Speakers Include: Sarah Catz - Institute of Transportation Studies UCI (moderator) Tom Andriola - Vice Chancellor, Information Technology and Data; Chief Digital Officer for UCI Dawn Chmielewski - U.S. Entertainment Business Correspondent for Reuters Nathan Coulombe - Solutions Architect for Impact Networking Title Sponsors: UCI & UCI Health

Take a deep dive into Orange County's current housing policy crisis and its impact on the community. Following the insightful discussions of the Community Indicators Report Luncheon, OC Forum invites you to tune in to the conversation with our guest moderator Steve Churm, and our distinguished panel of housing experts as they address the current challenges and explore solutions that can alleviate the housing crisis impacting Orange County. Guest Speakers Include: Steve Churm - Churm|360 (Moderator) Jeff Montejano - Building Industry Association of Southern California (BIASC) Alexa Washburn - National Core Tom Baine - Landsea Homes Title Sponsors: UCI & UCI Health Sponsored By: OC Realtors & National CORE Event Partner: Urban Land Institute, IE/OC

Tune in to our recent sold-out luncheon, a collaboration with the Orange County Business Council (OCBC), where we unveil the 2023 - 2024 Orange County Community Indicators Report. Dr. Wallace Walrod (OCBC) delivers an insightful presentation, unraveling key findings about Orange County, including key findings on poverty, housing, and health. Guided by moderator Rick Reiff (Orange County Business Journal), our esteemed panel, featuring Orange County leaders Jeff Ball (OCBC), Nate Shinagawa (UCI Health), Taryn Palumbo (OC Grantmakers), and Gregory Scott(Community Action Partnership, OC), dive into pivotal issues, offering diverse perspectives and solutions. From illuminating the complexities of the current housing crisis to shedding light on potential avenues for systemic improvement, this program provides a rich tapestry of knowledge into Orange County's community indicators. To learn more about results of the 2023 - 2024 Community Indicators Report, visit the link below: https://ocbc.org/research/community-indicators-project-2/ Title Sponsors: UCI & UCI Health Presenting Event Sponsor: Bank of America Premium Event Sponsors: Orange County's United Way Orange County Community Foundation

Embark on an empowering journey with OC Forum's Women in Leadership event! Experience the inspirational discussion featuring female pioneers sharing their leadership experiences in the workforce. Hosted by distinguished moderator Tammy Tumbling (Orange County Community Foundation), the panel, including Shari Battle (Bank of America), Holly Martinez (California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls), Helen Iris Torres (Hispanas Organized for Political Equality), and Lindsey Spindle (Samueli Family Philanthropies & H&S Ventures), addresses the ever-evolving definition of what it means to be a woman leader and how they have personally aided in the demolition of the metaphorical glass ceiling for future generations of women. Watch as they delve into breaking barriers and pave the way for future generations of women leaders. Title Sponsors: UCI & UCI Health Sponsored By: Bank of America Event Partner: Orange County Grantmakers

In Honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, tune in to our "The State of Latino Entrepreneurship in Orange County" Luncheon Program, which brought together members of the Latino business community to discuss the 2022 State of Latino Entrepreneurship Report and what it means for the future of Latino businesses. Our esteemed guest moderator, Jennifer Garcia (Latino Business Action Network - LBAN) led the presentation of the report, followed by a panel discussion. Our featured panelists included Patty Juarez (Wells Fargo), Reuben Franco (Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce), and Charles Harrison (Agtools). If you would like to read the full report please click the link below. https://www.lban.us/research For more information regarding our esteemed panel, please click on the provided links. Jennifer Garcia - COO Latino Business Action Network (LBAN) https://www.lban.us/ Patty Juarez - Executive VP & Head of Hispanic/Latino Affairs Wells Fargo https://www.wellsfargo.com/ Reuben Franco - President & CEO OC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce https://www.ochcc.org/ Charles Harrison - CFO Agtools https://www.agtechtools.com/

Tune in to our "Visual Arts: Connecting Diverse Communities" Luncheon Program for a captivating panel discussion at the prestigious Bowers Museum. With an exquisite collection of art from around the world as our backdrop, our distinguished panel explores the intersections of art, culture, and communication. Our featured panelists include Tiffany Ana López, Ph. D. (UCI Claire Trevor School of the Arts), Natalie J. Graham, Ph. D. (CSUF, African American Studies Department), Heidi Zuckerman (Orange County Museum of Art), Genevieve Barrios Southgate (Bowers Museum) and our guest moderator Sara Guerrero (Founding Artistic Director, Breath of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble). For more information regarding our extraordinary panel, please visit the links below. Sara Guerrero - Breath of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble http://www.teatroguerrero.com/about.html Tiffany Ana López, Ph. D. - UCI Claire Trevor School of the Arts https://drama.arts.uci.edu/faculty/tiffany-ana-lopez Natalie J. Graham, Ph.D. - CSUF, The Institute of Black Intellectual Innovation http://hss.fullerton.edu/ibii/about/ Heidi Zuckerman - Orange County Museum of Art www.ocma.art Genevieve Barrios Southgate - Bowers Museum https://www.bowers.org/

Join us for an OC Forum exclusive featuring Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock as he shares highlights from The Happiest Place on Earth’s Disney100 Celebration and the vision for the future with Disneyland Forward.

Tune in to hear from the Chairman of the Orange County Board of Supervisors, Don Wagner, as he shares the vision for the year ahead. This program is brought to you by our title sponsors, UCI & UCI Health. We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to our luncheon program event sponsors, ACI Jet, Orange County REALTORS, and Orange County United Way. For more information on events like these, visit our website at ocforum.org/events and subscribe to our newsletter! Thank you for joining the conversation!

What are the ripple effects of the 2022 midterms? Now that the dust of the elections has finally settled, what do the political agendas look like for both parties, and how are they interpreting the results? Tune in to the conversation as leaders on the frontline of Orange County's Democratic and Republican parties discuss these critical topics. Our special guests include our esteemed moderator Rick Reiff, Rusty Hicks (CA Democratic Party Chair), Randall Avila (OCGOP Executive Director), Shawn Steel (Republican Party National Committeeman), and Ajay Mohan (OC Democratic Party Executive Director). For more information regarding our upcoming events, visit our website at ocforum.org/events. Thank you for tuning in and we hope to see you at the next event!