Leader Lunch on The State of the Region
Hosted at the new headquarters for the Ventura County Fire Department, join us on Wednesday, November 19th as we hear from Tony Biasotti, investigative reporter with the Ventura County Star and lead writer for the State of the Region (SOTR) report. Tony will share with us the highlights of the report, which provides accurate data and balanced insight across ten sections of Ventura County.
November 19, 2025
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Leader Lunch @ the City of Thousand Oaks
Join us Tuesday, January 20, 2026 for our next Leader Lunch, where we'll be hosted at the City of Thousand Oaks. Architect Nick Deitch with RRM Design Group and Akbar Alikhan, Deputy City Manager for the City of Thousand Oaks will discuss what's planned for city hall and the surrounding area, what's in store for the future of Thousand Oaks.
Stay after the lunch for an augmented reality tour, bringing this development to life.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Leader Lunch with CalMatters Neil Chase
Join VCLA on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 as we host Neil Chase, CEO of CalMatters, at our next Leader Lunch. Neil will speak on Digital Democracy, a project inspired by the decline in media coverage at the state level. You'll hear how CalMatters and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo teamed up to build innovative technology that helps voters understand the people and activities in our California government. Learn how this custom-built AI tool tracks every word spoken in public hearings, every dollar donated to politicians, every bill introduced, and every vote cast, then generates stories for local newsrooms, fostering a healthier environment for decisions to be made in the public interest.
March 24, 2026
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
23rd Annual Journey to Leadership Awards Luncheon
The Ventura County Leadership Academy Journey to Leadership Awards luncheon is the premier Ventura County event, recognizing leaders in the business, education, non-profit, and public sectors who have made an exceptional impact in our community.
April 30, 2026
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Serra Center, Camarillo
Leader Lunch - Host a lunch!
Join Ventura County Leadership Academy on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Network with VCLA’s vast network of alumni and community leaders and hear from subject matter experts on issues impacting our county, while you help build a more connected county.
May 19, 2026
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Leader Lunch - Host a lunch!
Join Ventura County Leadership Academy on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Network with VCLA’s vast network of alumni and community leaders and hear from subject matter experts on issues impacting our county, while you help build a more connected county.
June 23, 2026
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Leader Lunch - Host a lunch!
Join Ventura County Leadership Academy on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Network with VCLA’s vast network of alumni and community leaders and hear from subject matter experts on issues impacting our county, while you help build a more connected county.
July 21, 2026
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.