The 2nd LA CorpGov Forum: A Premier Event for Financial Professionals

The 2nd LA CorpGov Forum is set to take place on Friday, September 18, 2026, at The Huntington Library in San Marino, California. This prestigious event promises to bring together leading figures from the financial community to discuss the latest trends and innovations in the world of finance, entertainment, and sports.

Registration for the event will begin at 1:00 pm, with a packed agenda featuring a series of panels, firesides, and networking opportunities. The afternoon will be filled with insightful discussions and expert insights, followed by a reception at 5:00 pm in the Garden Court, complete with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.

Panel Lineup: Expert Insights on the Future of Finance, Entertainment, and Sports

The 2nd LA CorpGov Forum will feature a diverse range of panels, each tackling a different aspect of the finance, entertainment, and sports industries. Some of the notable panels include:

• Best Practices in Sports Investing: This panel will explore the latest trends and innovations in sports investing, featuring expert insights from Thomas W. Hulick, CEO of Strategy Asset Managers, Baird Fogel, Head of Global Sports Practice at Eversheds-Sutherland, and Noah Francis, Banker at J.P. Morgan Private Bank.
• Entertainment in the AI Era: Music, Games, and Film: This panel will delve into the impact of artificial intelligence on the entertainment industry, with expert insights from ElizBeth Jones, Founder and CEO of Atomic Venus Media, Willonius Hatcher, Co-Founder of AI and the Culture, and Jason Alejandre, President and Founder of Game Mechanic Studios.
• Venture Capital and PE: A California Perspective on Governance: This panel will explore the latest trends and innovations in venture capital and private equity, featuring expert insights from Ryan Keating, Partner at EisnerAmper, Brent Granado, Partner at Sweetwater Private Equity, and Thomas Courtney, Jr., President and CEO of The Courtney Group.

Keynote Fireside: Business and Governance in LA

The 2nd LA CorpGov Forum will also feature a keynote fireside chat, moderated by John Jannarone, Editor-in-Chief of CorpGov. The fireside will bring together two esteemed guests, Paul Haaga, Former Chairman of Capital Research and Management Company, and Dick Drobnick, Former USC Vice Provost for Globalization and IBEAR MBA Program Director. This will be a unique opportunity to gain insights into the latest trends and innovations in business and governance in Los Angeles.

The forum will be digitized into a report published on CorpGov and by its content partners, including Yahoo Finance, Bloomberg Terminals, Reuters via LSEG Workspace, and AlphaSense. The event will be filmed with multiple 4K video cameras and professional editing, ensuring that attendees can relive the highlights and key takeaways.

The 2nd LA CorpGov Forum promises to be a premier event for financial professionals, offering a unique opportunity to connect with leading figures, gain insights into the latest trends and innovations, and explore the future of finance, entertainment, and sports.