After several high-profile cyberattacks on water infrastructure in the U.S., concerns over the industry’s preparedness for and security against cyber threats are plentiful.

How are airports budgeting and managing cost escalation risk on CIPs given the tariffs and supply-chain impacts? How are credits doing in light of inflation and the many very large capital programs? How has the shift in air travel demand toward higher-end passengers affected airports of all sizes? Is airport public parking becoming obsolete given the growth of driverless cars? If so, how should airports balance near-term capacity with long-term decline risk?

In a state with constantly shifting weather-related challenges – from wildfires to droughts, flooding to earthquakes – how are we ensuring the infrastructure we build, and rebuild, can withstand these growing shocks to the system? Can issuers keep up with the rising costs? Do they have an alternative if they can’t?

Water and wastewater programs face consistent challenges, from droughts and flooding to critical lead pipe remediation and quality control mandates, how are issuers finding ways to finance these evolving infrastructure requirements? What can California issuers teach others dealing with these challenges?

As the impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act begin to emerge, how is the sector preparing for less federal support and growing patient demand? What’s at stake in California and beyond for the non-for-profit healthcare industry?

California is facing a dramatic demographic shift: a steadily declining school-age population is putting unprecedented financial and operational pressure on educational portfolios across the state. Compounded by fierce competition between traditional districts, charter schools, higher education institutions, and community colleges vying for enrollment, school closures are becoming an unavoidable reality. When schools close, districts and communities are left with a critical question: What happens to the footprint left behind?

As the secondary market navigates the explosion of AI, panelists explore what tech and AI solutions are possible/being developed for issuers, the buy- and sell-sides, and other market participants. Perspective on what AI is — and is not — and how it is expected to impact the muni market? How does technology aid in pricing and disclosure? How can technology help the industry do more with less?