Annual Conference | March 27, 2025

 Collaboration is the Catalyst for Community

At the Richard Nixon Presidential Library in Yorba Linda.

AGENDA

Continental Breakfast Opens at 8:30 a.m.

Master of Ceremonies/Opening Remarks

OCCOG Chair, Don Wagner

Morning Panel

“The Catalysts: Collaboration and Innovation in Orange County’s Cities”

City Manager Panelists:

James Vanderpool, Anaheim

Elaine Lister, Mission Viejo

Chet Simmons, Los Alamitos

Oliver Chi, Irvine

Moderator: Tara Lake, WSP

Mid-Morning Panel

“The Housing Battle:  New Policies, Big Challenges, and Smart Strategies”

Panelists:

Jennifer Hernandez, Holland & Knight

Kelsey Brewer, Jamboree Housing

Scott Long, Nilebuilt, Corp

Moderator: Tom Grable, Tri Pointe Homes, Inc.

Keynote Speaker

“Preparing Our Communities for the Unthinkable”

Jim Madaffer, Madaffer Enterprises Inc.

Lunch Panel

“Focus on Transportation During Uncertain Times”

Panelists:

Ryan Chamberlain, Transportation Corridor Agencies

Lan Zhou, Caltrans, District 12

Rose Casey, Orange County Transportation Authority

Diana Kotler, Anaheim Transportation Network

Moderator: Tony Petros, LSA

Closing Remarks

Program ends at 1:30 p.m.

OCCOG’s Annual Conference brings together 200 Orange County elected leaders, city managers, city planning staff and private sector executives for a day of education and networking. OCCOG fosters collaboration to spark change on relevant and timely issues that cross jurisdictional borders. This event brings everyone together to do just that.

Please join us!

Sponsorship Levels

Catalyst Sponsor — $7,500 — full table for 8 + benefits
Collaboration Sponsor — $5,000 — Half table with 4 tickets + benefits
Community Sponsor — $3,000 — 2 tickets + benefits
Small Business Sponsor — $1,000 — 1 ticket + benefits

OCCOG Member Table / 8 tickets    $1,600
Non-Member Table / 8 tickets        $2,400

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