If you’ve heard the news around Aggie Square, you may have wondered “What are the actual details and why should I tune in to this topic as a young leader in Sacramento? Will Aggie Square affect me, my work, my community, and Sacramento at large?”
Get these questions answered and converse with our panelists who are working at the forefront of this major Sacramento initiative.
A Refresher on Aggie Square:
Aggie Square is a development project on UC Davis’ Sacramento campus set within the Oak Park community. This innovation hub will be home to research programs, private industry partners, classrooms, student housing, and public-facing programs that engage local communities and entrepreneurs. The project is the result of a joint exploratory working group established by Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg and UC Davis Chancellor Gary May. The first phase of construction is scheduled to begin in 2021.
At this virtual event, you can expect to:
- Hear from a panel of experts on the impacts of this project, such as housing, job creation, and economic development
- Have an opportunity to ask the panelists questions about the project
- Network with other attendees in Zoom breakout rooms
Panelists:
- Erika Bjork, Matters of Import/Policy Advisor and Consultant to the Metro Chamber
- Mark S. Romney, Chief Industry Alliance Officer, UC Davis Aggie Square
- More to be announced! See speaker bios here
Register before May 11th to get free registration for EDGE members or an early bird discount on registration for non-members. EDGE members get free early bird registration for most EDGE events. Not an EDGE member? Learn more about an EDGE membership here.
Registered and wondering how to prepare for the event? Watch the video below to learn a little more about Aggie Square and check out the resources below:
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