FORUMS

“The past several years has demonstrated the need for people to understand economics. The newly formed Junior Economic Club has taken the initiative to facilitate economic discussions among some of our future leaders. The organization is approaching the learning of economic concepts in a very innovative and effective manner.”

— William Strauss, Senior Economist at the Federal Reserve

The highlight of the JEC is our quarterly economic forums, and attendance is central to membership. At this exclusive event, our members come together from across San Francisco to listen to keynote speakers in the fields of entrepreneurship, business, and finance. The goal of each forum is to inspire these high school leaders to launch their own world-changing initiatives, open their minds to new economic issues by facilitating discussions, as well as encourage them to forge deeper connections with like-minded peers and illustrious adult attendees. Our first ever forum was hosted in the Spring of 2024.

Our 2nd annual Spring Forum was hosted on April 10th, 2025 in the Three Embarcadero Center Skyscraper. This event will brought together local leaders, experts, and young changemakers to explore pressing economic challenges in the Bay Area, from small business struggles to housing affordability and rising property taxes. The evening had a panel discussion featuring Tom Chavez, JJ Yu, Alice Yeh, and Sunil Chandra. We had a lovely dinner and then attendees presented their Local Economic Impact Study Presentations. The top 3 teams got amazon gift cards!

SPRING FORUM 2025 REVIEWS:

“ Learing their stories about entrepreneurship, fintech, sustainability, and career growth made a huge impact on me — it really showed what’s possible when you take risks and stay committed to your goals. Later, we watched student teams present projects for the Local Economic Impact Study Challenge, offering creative ideas for real-world issues like housing and small business support. It was amazing to see how passionate and thoughtful everyone was.” - Nellie Fouksman (via LinkedIn Post)

“So grateful for the opportunity to have advocated for solutions to the housing affordability crisis in the Bay Area and to highlight the urgent issue of youth homelessness at the Junior Economic Club of San Francisco Spring Forum’s Local Economic Impact Study Challenge. It was inspiring to engage with industry experts and passionate young leaders committed to driving meaningful change in our community. Connecting with so many talented students from across the Bay Area was truly engaging, and I am excited to see all the amazing things they will accomplish. “ - Andrew Huynh (via LinkedIn Post)

“ Excited to share my experience from the Junior Economic Club of San Francisco 2025 Spring Forum earlier this month. The evening was filled with inspiring discussions and even a case study competition where teams tackled real-world economic challenges and explored solutions that make a difference in the community. It was a privilege to gain insights from an amazing panel of speakers who provided their perspectives on topics like entrepreneurship, sustainability, fintech, and building a successful career. Connecting with so many talented students from across the Bay Area was truly engaging, and I am excited to see all the amazing things they will accomplish. Grateful for the opportunity to learn, grow, and be part of such an memorable forum!” - Sriaditi Yellamraju (via LinkedIn Post)

Past Forum Photos

Note: To maintain membership in the Club, members are required to attend all forums each year. Dress code is business formal. Typical format is speaker presentations, panelist discussions, and Q&A, interspersed with networking sessions and dinner.