San Francisco’s tech-driven growth has resulted in some of the highest housing and office costs in the nation, posing many challenges amidst the booming economy. Oakland is red hot, and as a new wave of development rises, so too do costs and growth challenges. Our lively Q & A with San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee and Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf will go deep into their visions of opportunity, and their priorities and solutions to the challenges faced by their cities and the region.

The program will open with 2016 forecasts from experts in the financial and real estate market in the Bay Area.

• Suggested Dress: Business Attire