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Board members save the date for our second quarter meeting!

Board members save the date for our second quarter meeting!

This annual economic outlook will address a number of critical topics ranging from technology to the economic impact of the recent wildfires to what we anticipate will happen as a new presidential administration begins.

About the Speaker:

Thomas Ash is Economist at UCLA Anderson Forecast and Researcher at UCLA Anderson. His research involves subjects in Macroeconomics, Finance, Digital/Media Economics, Climate Change and Migration. His work uses a range of methods, including empirical data analyses, optimization modelling and machine learning methods to answer research questions in these areas. He has particular expertise in the use of Natural Language Processing (NLP) methodologies.

Prior to joining UCLA, Thomas obtained a PhD in Economics from the University of Southern California. He holds a Bachelors and Masters in Economics from the London School of Economics, as well as a Graduate Certificate and Masters in Mathematics from the University of London, Birkbeck. Finally, Thomas worked for over five years in Economic Consulting at National Economic Research Associates (NERA) and Oxford Economics.

For the UCLA Anderson Forecast, Thomas is involved in developing forecasts of the impacts of Climate Change on the economy, as well as forecasts of the California Economy. Thomas' most recent research examines Green Finance and ESG, Social Media's role in herding, polarization and asset price bubbles, as well as Macroeconomic models that analyze the impact of Climate Change through its impact on Natural Disaster

Get together with Southern California's top CIOs to tackle shared business challenges and critical priorities facing your role today. Participate in this one-day, local program with peer-driven topics and interactive discussions with your true C-level peers.

Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CIOs today:

1. Shaping the Efficient Enterprise with AI & Automation
2. Strengthening Partnerships for Wider Business Impact
3. Illustrating IT’s Value through Business-first Initiatives

*Please note that this is an invitation-only event.

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming the way we live, work, and create—reshaping industries, augmenting human capabilities, and redefining what is possible. From revolutionizing healthcare through AI-powered diagnostics and personalized treatments, to advancing education with adaptive learning technologies, to pushing the boundaries of artistic expression, AI is having a profound real-world impact on human lives.

This interactive seminar and structured networking event will bring together thought leaders, technologists, and creatives to explore the tangible ways AI is shaping healthcare, education, and the arts. Through compelling case studies, expert presentations, and engaging discussions, we will examine:

• How AI is enhancing medical diagnostics, predictive healthcare, and patient outcomes

• The role of AI in personalizing education, making learning more accessible and engaging

• AI’s expanding influence in the creative world, from music composition to digital art

Beyond insights and inspiration, this event is designed to foster meaningful connections through structured networking sessions grouped by industry, theme, and interest. Whether you are a technologist, practitioner, or innovator, you will have the opportunity to exchange ideas, collaborate, and explore AI’s ethical, practical, and transformative implications.

Come ready to engage, learn, and network with professionals at the forefront of AI’s real-world applications—where technology meets human potential.

Board members save the date for our third quarter meeting!

Board members save the date for our third quarter meeting!

Board members save the date for our fourth quarter meeting!

Join us for the 2025 Innovate@UCLA Executive Leadership Awards.

About Innovate@UCLA Executive Leadership Awards
The Innovate@UCLA Executive Leadership Award (ELA) recognizes the exceptional creation of value to achieve a company’s vision via the application of innovative, forward-thinking, and disruptive technologies and operating models.

Board members save the date for our fourth quarter meeting!

Get together with Southern California's top CIOs to tackle shared business challenges and critical priorities facing your role today. Participate in this one-day, local program with peer-driven topics and interactive discussions with your true C-level peers.

Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CIOs today:

1. Shaping the Efficient Enterprise with AI & Automation
2. Strengthening Partnerships for Wider Business Impact
3. Illustrating IT’s Value through Business-first Initiatives

*Please note that this is an invitation-only event.