2025 Southern California Demographic Workshop: Revisiting the Intergenerational Contract
OCT. 1
9 a.m.
In Person & Online
Registration is now open for the 2025 Southern California Demographic Workshop, presented by SCAG and the Sol Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California. This is the 36th annual Demographic Workshop and will be held at SCAG’s main office in Downtown Los Angeles, with an online attendance option, on Oct. 1. 2025. This is the 36th annual edition of the Demographic Workshop.
Moving into the second quarter of the century, dramatic demographic changes are reshaping age groups and their origins—with implications for the future of Southern California. Economic partnership among different segments of the population builds the social and economic strength of our Southern California communities. Workers with immigrant roots fortify businesses, health care services, and critical housing construction, but are becoming a less reliable source of growth. As the region’s population ages, the regionSouthern California will have fewer children to take on key adult roles. Looking to the future, the fundamental interdependence among all segments of theour regional community is becoming more apparent.
This year’s workshop, “Revisiting the Intergenerational Contract,” aims to create a deeper understanding of how groups in our society rely on one another across generations and between lifecycle stages. From immigrant workers' contributions in key jobs to evolving roles at different life stages, the workshop will explore the networks of care, labor, and shared responsibility essential to long-term prosperity. Panels will address the new demographic outlook, growing workforce needs, and the contributions of both immigrants and young Californians, and the fundamental lifecycle-sharing that creates mutual support across groups in different life stages.
Register today for SCAG’s 2025 Southern California Demographic Workshop to gather with local leaders, elected officials, and regional demographic experts to discuss how changing population growth affects regional planning—from accommodating development to improving quality of life and cultivating the economy. Expert insights at the 2025 Southern California Demographic Workshop will include region-specific details from American Community Survey data and other demographic signals crucial to informed, and effective planning decisions.
AGENDA
9:00 a.m. WELCOME & OPENING REMARKS
9:20 a.m. DEMOGRAPHIC CHECK-UP
10:10 a.m. PANEL I
11:20 a.m. PANEL II
12:15 p.m. LUNCH
1:00 p.m. KEYNOTE ADDRESS
1:45 p.m. WORKSHOP WRAP UP
Event Information
- Tickets
In-Person
Virtual
General Admission
$30
FREE
Panel Sessions
X
X
Keynote Address
X
X
Networking
X
AICP CM Credits
X
Breakfast & Lunch
X
The in-person ticket is free for elected officials and city managers in the region.
Refund Policy
If an in-person attendee for the 2025 Demographic Workshop cancels on or before Sept. 17, the attendee will receive a full refund of registration fees.
If an in-person attendee for the 2025 Demographic Workshop cancels after Sept. 17, the attendee will not receive a refund of registration fees unless due to an emergency.
If an in-person attendee for the 2025 Demographic Workshop cancels after the start of the event on Oct. 1, no refund of registration fees will be issued.
Requests for refunds after the refund deadline must include an explanation for the reason and be submitted in writing. Upon receipt of a request to refund registration fees, SCAG will evaluate each circumstance and determine whether the request is granted. Please allow up to five (5) business days to process your refund request.
- Location & Parking
Location
900 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 1700
Los Angeles, CA 90017Transit
SCAG is accessible via Metro Rail from the 7th Street / Metro Center Station via the A, B, D, and E Lines.
SCAG is accessible by all Metrolink Service to Union Station. Transfer to the Metro B or D lines (free transfer with Metrolink ticket) at Union Station and disembark at the 7th and Metro Station.
SCAG is served directly by DASH Routes A, B, E, and F. Bus service via Metro, Foothill, Santa Monica, and Orange County transit is available downtown. Call 323.GO.METRO or use Google Maps for details.
Parking
Guest parking at the Wilshire Grand Center is $15 for the first hour and $7 each additional 30 minutes, the daily maximum is $54. Please find below a list of parking lots and garages near 900 Wilshire Boulevard in Downtown Los Angeles:
- 725 Grand Ave.
- 718 S. Figueroa St.
- 724 S. Figueroa St.
- 818 W. 7th St. Garage:
- 737 S. Flower St.
- 757 S. Flower St.
- 800 S. Figueroa St.
- 990 W. 8th St.
View a map here with location pins for the recommended parking lot list above.
Driving and Parking Directions for SCAG Visitors – Video Directions
- Attire
The conference calls for business casual attire.
- Accommodations Request
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), SCAG provides accommodations for persons who require them to participate in public meetings. SCAG also provides translations of its documents upon request in accordance with Title VI. Both services can be requested with at least 72 hours (three days) notice in advance of the meetings by calling (213) 630-1410.
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