REGIONAL INTELLIGENCE:

From insight to impact

Regional Leadership Forum

The 2026 CALCOG Regional Leadership Forum explores how regional agencies can turn data, technology, and collaboration into measurable results. This year’s theme, “Regional Intelligence: From Insight to Impact,” emphasizes moving from analysis to action through innovative policies, strategic investments, and stronger community outcomes. Participants will connect with peers, share best practices, and build partnerships that advance California’s regions.

Nikki Greenberg

Executive Advisor on Future Trends

David Aguirre

Executive Director, Imperial County Transportation Commission (ICTC)

Cindy Allen

Councilmember, City of Long Beach, Southern California Association of Governments

Liana Bailey-Crimmins

State CIO and Director, California Department of Technology

Alexander Battisti

Partner Success Principal, Via

Mike Becker

Director of Planning, Santa Barbara County Association of Governments

Elizabeth Carvajal

Deputy Director of Planning in Land Use, Southern California
Association of Governments

Darin Chidsey

COO / Deputy Executive Director, Southern California Association of Governments

Deborah Dagang

Chief Planning Officer and CTA Director, Santa Clara Valley
Transportation Authority

Andrew Dorhmann

Government Affairs Director, TYLin

Chanell Fletcher

Deputy Executive Officer – Equity, Communities & Environmental Justice, California Air Resources Board

Bill Fulton

FAICP, Founder California Planning & Development Report

Aaron Hake

Executive Director, Riverside County Transportation Commission

Joe Hansen

Federal Legislative Analyst, Townsend Public Affairs

Jan Harnik

CALCOG Board President, Councilmember, City of Palm Desert, Coachella Valley Association of Governments

Darrell Johnson

Chief Executive Officer, Orange County Transportation Authority

John Keisler

CEO and President, Sunstone Management

Matt Maloney

Deputy Executive Director, Metro Planning & Policy, MTC/ABAG

Vince Mammano

Director of Strategic Solutions, Mark Thomas

Mike Maurer

Partner, Best Best & Krieger LLP

Andrew McLean

Transportation Policy Specialist, CDM Smith

Antoinette Meier

Senior Director of Regional Planning, San Diego Association of Governments

Lauren Prehoda

Road Charge Program Manager, California Department of Transportation

Jonathan Reichental

Founder, Human Future

Sam Soules

Vice President, NorCal/Nevada Director of Technology and Planning, HNTB

Silas Stafford

Vice President of Software Engineering, Replica

Patricia Taylor

Executive Director, Madera County Transportation Commission

Tanisha Taylor

Executive Director, California Transportation Commission

Kiana Valentine

Executive Director, Transportation California

Stephanie Wiggins

Chief Executive Officer, LA Metro

Marriott Long Beach Downtown

Join us March 9–11, 2026, at the Marriott Long Beach Downtown. The venue is located in the heart of Long Beach near the port with convenient access to public transportation.

California Regional Excellence Awards

Join us on March 9 for the Second Annual California Regional Excellence Award Ceremony recognizing innovation and leadership across the state.

Award application closed, winners will be notified soon

The Regional Leadership Forum brings together leaders from across California to exchange ideas, strengthen collaboration, and shape the future of regional governance. Sponsorships are now open for organizations looking to connect and contribute to this statewide impact.