AGENDA
Welcome Remarks from Mayor Orsborn
Intro Remarks from Sintra Hoffman
Video from Senator Kelly
Why Global Companies Chose the West Valley — and How We Convert Momentum into Long‑Term Growth
This forward‑looking conversation explores why global companies like TSMC chose Arizona—and specifically the West Valley—as a strategic hub for advanced industry growth. Learn about the region’s key differentiators, including talent, infrastructure, speed‑to‑market and cross‑sector collaboration. With such a large-scale investment, what is the picture of the next decade of opportunity for the West Valley?
Arizona Is Scaling Its Tech Economy Through Startups, Hybrid Talent, and the West Valley Advantage
Arizona has moved beyond “emerging” status and is now scaling its tech economy—driven by startup momentum, hybrid talent, and rapid regional alignment. This panel explores how the West Valley is becoming a strategic growth engine by connecting employers, educators, and community partners at the speed of industry change. Together, we’ll examine how the region can prepare residents for new, AI‑driven career pathways while strengthening its long‑term competitiveness.
AI Readiness in the West Valley: The Strategy for Tomorrow’s Economy
Learn how the West Valley is assessing its tech readiness to improve business efficiencies and strengthen regional competitiveness. Through the Economic Recovery Corp. program, WESTMARC evaluated digital capacity, identified barriers, and developed targeted training to accelerate tech adoption. This panel explores how AI can be used strategically to enhance a region’s economic identity, featuring leaders who will share frameworks for assessing readiness, aligning workforce capabilities, and leveraging data‑driven insights to elevate the West Valley’s brand and long‑term growth trajectory.
