Location: Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street Oakland, CA 94607
Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025 · 8 – 11am PDT
IMPACT 510, The Town Tourism Day, Oakland, CA
Visit Oakland Annual Event Celebrating The Town’s Tourism Successes!
On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, Visit Oakland will conduct IMPACT 510: The Town Tourism Day, its annual tourism event, at the James Moore Theatre inside the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA).
The 3rd Annual IMPACT 510: The Town Tourism Day provides an excellent opportunity to engage with Oakland’s leaders and broaden your professional network. Immerse yourself in the city’s excitement by engaging in important conversations and making crucial contacts, all while honoring Oakland’s economic benefit from tourism.
Join us as we celebrate The Town’s heart and soul and reveal the economic impact of tourism in Oakland.
Event Schedule:
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Town Fare Café
Continental Breakfast and Networking
9:15 AM – 11:00 AM | James Moore Theatre
CEO’s Presentation:
Hear from Visit Oakland’s President & CEO, Peter Gamez, as he provides an update on the 2024 Economic Impact of Tourism in Oakland and the effectiveness of Visit Oakland projects.
Peter Gamez, President and CEO, Visit Oakland.
Oakland’s Bright Future Panel Discussion:
This panel discussion will focus on exciting new developments and good trends around Oakland. Hear from community leaders in the arts, gastronomy, attractions, and sports as they discuss what’s next for The Town.
Edreece Arghandiwal, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Oakland Roots SC and Oakland Soul SC.
Joe Ernst, Principal of srmErnst Development Partners and Prescott Market.
Mieko Hatano, Chief Executive Officer of Oakland Symphony
Kymberly Miller, CEO, Children’s Fairyland
Renee Roberts, Director of Public Relations and Communications at Visit Oakland, serves as the moderator.























