SAMCEDA’s 73rd Annual Meeting featuring "THRED Talks"

The San Mateo County Economic Development Association (SAMCEDA) is pleased to announce the five amazing and powerful speakers for the upcoming 73rd Annual Meeting featuring "THRED Talks" - Weaving Our Region Together:

• Benjamin Jaros - Research Fellow, Hoover Institution
• Natalie Holmes - Senior Researcher, Community Engagement and Analysis, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
• Patrick A. McLaughlin - Research Fellow, Hoover Institution
• Kara Newport - President & CEO, Filoli
• Cecilia Phillips - Coordinating Producer / Reporter, KQED’s Check, Please! Bay Area

To view their bios, please click here.

In 2016, SAMCEDA launched “THRED Talks” to spotlight the bold ideas, visionary leadership, and collaborative action shaping the future of our region. Created as a platform for innovation and dialogue, "THRED Talks" explores how communities, industries, and institutions rise to meet the complex challenges and extraordinary opportunities that come with change.

More than a speaker series, "THRED Talks" is a movement to weave our communities together. The word “THRED” reflects the interconnected issues that define our future: Transportation, Housing, Healthcare, Resiliency, Renewal, Recovery, Regionalism, Economy, Equity, Environment, Determination, Development, and much more.

Each conversation is designed to connect people, spark new thinking and inspire action across sectors, bringing together leaders who are committed to building a stronger, more inclusive, and more resilient San Mateo County and Silicon Valley region. 

• Event: SAMCEDA's 73rd Annual Meeting featuring "THRED Talks" - Weaving Our Region Together
• Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026
• Time: 3:30PM - 6:30PM (“THRED Talks” presentations and networking reception)
• Location: The Farallon Room at Skyline College in San Bruno
• Sponsorship: For sponsorship opportunities, please email [email protected]
• Individual Tickets: Click Here