15th Annual

RADIUS REAL ESTATE & ECONOMIC FORECAST

March 12 ∙ 2025 | Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

15th Annual Radius Real Estate & Economic Forecast | By Invitation Only

This March, 2025, Radius once again takes the stage for our annual economic forecast, showcasing local and national experts in their fields to share unique perspectives on the market, the industry and the economy.

In 2002 a handful of mavericks came together to form Radius and advance the commercial real estate industry in the South Coast. The idea was simple. We live and work here, so let’s pool our knowledge, expertise and resources to give a leg up to the local guy.

A few years later, we took that commitment a step further with the first Radius Real Estate & Economic Forecast, with the goal to arm our clients with information and insight and ensure you stay ahead of the curve.

Today the Radius Forecast remains the only event of its kind in the region. Yet our proudest achievement? Every time we help our clients secure competitive advantage so you can reach your own milestones.

The Radius Forecast is an invitation-only event. For information please contact radiusconference@radiusgroup.com.

2023 Press

KCLU: Economist says housing shortfall is creating a labor shortage limiting Tri-Counties economic growth

Pacific Coast Business Times: Real estate outlook down from 2022, but still strong

KEYT: Two closed department stores may be the key to new downtown Santa Barbara housing

WED. MARCH 12

2025

NEW TIME!

3:00-5:00 PM

Wine Reception

5:00-6:30 PM


Hilton Beachfront Resort

Santa Barbara

2025 Presenters

Chris Thornberg, Ph.D.

Founding Partner, Beacon Economics

Keynote Address

Dr. Christopher Thornberg has been called many things throughout his career, but his favorite thing to be called is correct. He founded Beacon Economics in 2007 and the firm quickly made a name for itself …

Chris Thornberg, Ph.D.

Founding Partner, Beacon Economics

Keynote Address

Dr. Christopher Thornberg has been called many things throughout his career, but his favorite thing to be called is correct. He founded Beacon Economics in 2007 and the firm quickly made a name for itself as the only major forecast on the West Coast to correctly predict the collapse of the sub-prime real estate bubble and the global recession that followed. More correct calls followed, including predicting the rapid V shaped recovery from the pandemic and the subsequent surge in inflation. Under Dr. Thornberg’s leadership, Beacon Economics has become one of the most respected research organizations in California producing economic forecasts, impact analyses, policy studies, and regional economic analysis for private industry, public agencies, and nonprofits.

With a career rooted in academia, Dr. Thornberg holds a Ph.D. in Business Economics from the Anderson School at UCLA, where he later taught in the MBA program and served as a senior economist with the Anderson Forecast. As a thought-leader and dynamic public speaker, Dr. Thornberg speaks in front of tens of thousands of people every year, urging audiences to ask the right economic questions before accepting pervasive social and political narratives.

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2024 Video Highlights

Our Sponsors

The Radius Forecast is made possible with the combined support of local leaders in their fields, including Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf LLP; Reicker, Pfau, Pyle & McRoy LLP, Attorneys at Law; American Riviera Bank; Meridian Group Real Estate Management; HUB International Insurance Services; CIO Solutions; and Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort.

2025 Event Schedule

Hundreds of the region’s business and community leaders are expected to convene at the 15th Annual Radius Real Estate & Economic Forecast Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. The annual event, which presents expert analysis of the local and national economy with a focus on the commercial real estate sector, will once again welcome back renowned economist Chris Thornberg of Beacon Economics making his sixth appearance at the conference. Thornberg will be joined by Radius’ local in-house industry experts who will tag team on the state of the CRE market in the broader South Coast region.

2:00 pm
Doors Open / Networking - Grand Ballroom
3:00 pm
Program Begins
Paul Gamberdella
Commercial Sales & Leasing
Gene Deering
Multi-Family Investments
Mike Lopus
Keynote Address / Economist
Chris Thornberg, Ph.D.
5:00 pm
Program Concludes
Wine & Refreshments in the Hilton Rotunda 5:00 - 630 pm

Connect with us

The annual Radius Forecast is an invitation-only event. Space is limited and reserved for our valued clients, civic and business leaders, and special guests. To find out more or to inquire about attending this event, please contact Radius Director of Marketing Vince Coronado by completing the form below.