Our 2nd Ideas + Action Summit showcases how innovation, opportunity, and people can flourish together when we dare to be bold.

Join us for a day of connecting, championing courageous ideas, inspiring brave leadership, and forging new paths that redefine what’s possible.

 

 

Jan. 30 | 10:45 am – 6 pm

 

10:45 am | REGISTRATION + NETWORKING
Get checked in, connect and catch up over coffee
11:45 am | LUNCH + PROGRAM
Enjoy a seated lunch as the program kicks off
4:45 pm | RECEPTION + NETWORKING
Mingle and share takeaways over drinks and small bites

 

Ritz Carlton Bacara – Santa Barbara

8301 Hollister Ave., Goleta

Reserve your spot

Featured speakers

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Dee Dee Myers

Gov. Newsom’s Chief Economic Advisor and Director of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)

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Matt Beane

Stanford/MIT Digital Fellow, UCSB professor, author of Skill Code: How to Save Human Ability in an Age of Intelligent Machines

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Anyeley Hallová

Founder of Adre, an equity-centered real estate development company building projects with social and economic benefit 

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Kate Gordon

California Forward CEO and former senior advisor to U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm

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Marek Gootman

Brookings Institution senior fellow and managing principal of Cities GPS

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Christina Harbridge

Founder/CEO of Allegory Inc. and author of Swayed: How to Communicate for Impact

Panelists + Spotlights

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Blue Laser Fusion

Paul Rudy on developing laser-powered fusion energy on the Central Coast

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PG&E

Maureen Zawalick on pioneering the state’s clean energy future at Diablo Canyon

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Atomic Canyon

Trey Lauderdale on harnessing AI for safer, more efficient nuclear power

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SpaceX

Blake Bradley on the Central Coast’s rapidly expanding space launch ecosystem

“What an AMAZING event…..great day with very interesting information and good connections… THANK YOU Team REACH!”

Randy Berg Transphorm

“Such a great event! REACH is bringing big ideas and some very smart people together to inspire us all to do some really important work.”

Candace Brown Manager of Philanthropy, Arroyo Grande Community Hospital Foundation

“One of the best economic, DEI, networking events in years.”

Erik Justesen CEO + President, RRM Design Group

What to expect

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Engaging segments

Get informed and inspired on the issues shaping our region’s future.

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Inspiring discussion

Hear from visionary voices on where the region is headed.

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Networking opportunities

Connect and collaborate with leaders from across the region.

PRESENTING SPONSOR

 

“As the Presenting Sponsor of the 2025 REACH Ideas Summit, Coastal Community Builders is thrilled to support the bold discussions that drive the future of the Central Coast. Last year’s event was an inspiring example of how collaboration and innovation can shape a more prosperous region. We’re excited to join visionary leaders, industry experts, and our local community to explore groundbreaking ideas and take action toward building a vibrant, sustainable future. The opportunities ahead are limitless, and we’re proud to be a part of this incredible journey.”
– Cam Boyd, CEO, Coastal Community Builders 

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SUSTAINING SPONSOR

SUPPORTING SPONSORS

BUSINESS SPONSORS

Want to know more?

See a recap of last year's event