Our events feature viewpoints across the political spectrum, promoting constructive, thoughtful, and respectful dialogue on the issues that matter most to California.
Jul
23
2026 Speaker Series on California's Future — In-Person and Online
The Future of Civic Engagement
Upcoming July 23, 2026 · 12:00 pm - 1:15 pmYoung Californians will help shape the future of our state, but many feel disconnected from democracy and the political process. How can we empower the next generation of leaders, voters, and problem-solvers? In celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary, join PPIC for a conversation about civic engagement in California.
Jul
28
Virtual Event
SGMA-Ready Crops for the San Joaquin Valley
Upcoming July 28, 2026 · 11:00 am - 12:00 pmHow is SGMA implementation going, what successes have we seen, and what’s next for the San Joaquin Valley? Join us on Tuesday, July 28 for a presentation and panel discussion about all these questions, with a special look at whether SGMA-ready crops could aid the farmland transitions currently underway in the valley.
Past Events
Virtual Event · June 25, 2026
Employment Before, During, and After Prison in California
Virtual Event · June 4, 2026
Tribal Water Rights in California
Virtual Event · May 28, 2026
Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government
Virtual Event · May 19, 2026
Understanding Trends in Law Enforcement Staffing
Virtual Event · May 14, 2026
How Is California Working to Prevent Severe Wildfires?
Virtual Event · April 21, 2026
Has Universal Access to Transfer-Level Courses Changed Student Outcomes at California Community Colleges?
Virtual Event · April 16, 2026
Statewide Survey: Californians and Education
Sutton Family Speaker Series — In-Person and Online · April 9, 2026
A Conversation with California’s Higher Education Leaders
2026 Speaker Series on California's Future — In-Person and Online · March 19, 2026
Taking the Pulse of California’s Economy
Virtual Event · March 17, 2026
Have Racial Disparities in Law Enforcement Stops Narrowed?
Virtual Event · February 26, 2026
Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government
Virtual Event · February 24, 2026
Teen Mental Health and School-Based Services in California
Virtual Event · January 29, 2026
Business Regulations and Business Starts in California
Virtual Event · January 27, 2026
Updating California’s School Funding Formula
2026 Speaker Series on California's Future — In-Person and Online · January 21, 2026
The Year Ahead for the California Legislature
Virtual Event · January 15, 2026
Work and Economic Insecurity in California
2025 Speaker Series on California's Future — In-Person and Online · December 9, 2025
A Conversation with California’s Legislative Analyst Gabriel Petek
Virtual Event · November 20, 2025
Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Economic Well-Being
Virtual Event · November 18, 2025
The Economic Milestones of Young Californians
2025 Annual Water Conference — In-Person and Online · November 13, 2025
California Water and a Changing Federal Partnership
Virtual Event · November 6, 2025
Training for Health Care Jobs in California
Virtual Event · October 30, 2025
Improving Transfer from Community College to the California State University
Virtual Event · October 29, 2025
Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government
Virtual Event · October 23, 2025
College Enrollment under California’s New Financial Aid Application Policy
Virtual Event · October 14, 2025
Early Insights from the Golden State Pathways Program
2025 Speaker Series on California's Future — In-Person and Online · October 10, 2025
Redistricting in California
Virtual Event · October 2, 2025
Teacher Staffing Trends in California
Virtual Event · September 24, 2025
Making Gains in Gateway English and ESL through Dual Enrollment
Virtual Event · September 11, 2025
Adapting to Changes in California’s English Learner Population
Virtual Event · September 4, 2025
California’s Changing Child Care Landscape: Understanding Costs and Supply
2025 Speaker Series on California's Future — In-Person and Online · August 21, 2025
Powering California’s Future
Virtual Event · August 14, 2025
California’s Energy Workforce: Needs and Opportunities
Virtual Event · August 12, 2025
How the Voter’s Choice Act Changed Turnout in California
Virtual Event · July 24, 2025
Statewide Survey: Californians and the Environment
Virtual Event · July 17, 2025
Pathways to College Completion in the Inland Empire
Virtual Event · June 26, 2025
Assets, Debts, and Wealth in California
Virtual Event · June 24, 2025
Are Company Headquarters Leaving California?
2025 Speaker Series on California's Future — In-Person and Online · June 12, 2025
Building Civic Knowledge
Virtual Event · June 9, 2025
California’s Transitional Kindergarten Expansion
Virtual Event · March 27, 2025
Making Gains in Math through Dual Enrollment
Virtual Event · March 20, 2025
Taking Bold Action to Save California’s Freshwater Species
Virtual Event · March 13, 2025
Reducing College Costs for Low-Income Students
2025 Speaker Series on California's Future — In-Person and Online · March 6, 2025
Women in California’s Legislature
Virtual Event · February 27, 2025
Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government
Virtual Event · February 11, 2025
California’s Aging Population
2025 Speaker Series on California's Future — In-Person and Online · February 6, 2025
A Conversation with California’s Legislative Leadership
2024 Speaker Series on California's Future — In-Person and Online · December 12, 2024
A Conversation with Governor Jerry Brown
Virtual Event · December 10, 2024
Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Economic Well-Being
Virtual Event · December 5, 2024
Funding Student Need: Evaluating Measures of Need in California’s TK–12 Funding Formula
Virtual Event · November 21, 2024