From the shift to SMAs and ETFs and what that means for deal structures and the yield curve, to how the buy-side is looking at municipal credit as the proliferation of AI explodes, our panelists will give their take on the status of the municipal investor base.

Water and wastewater programs face a myriad of challenges across the nation. From persistent droughts and catastrophic flooding to critical lead pipe remediation and quality control mandates, how are issuers utilizing SRFs and other essential tools to finance these evolving infrastructure requirements?

How is secondary market activity evolving? Has the exponential growth of AI impacted the way the desk operates? Why does it matter for the sell side?

With funding cuts and immigration policy shifts from Washington compounding with enrollment dropping, how is the higher education sector navigating these challenges while remaining competitive globally?

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?

How are developers engaging in the California Public Finance community? As the federal government pulls back funding generally, is there growth and opportunity here for state and local governments to work with these newer players?