Internal Study Mission
See the Sacramento region up close, with the leaders shaping what comes next.
SacAsian’s Internal Study Mission brings business, civic, and community leaders across the region to explore the projects, industries, neighborhoods, and conversations shaping Sacramento’s future.
What Is Internal Study Mission?
Internal Study Mission is SacAsian’s two-day regional tour designed to help leaders better understand the opportunities, challenges, and momentum happening across the Sacramento region.
Through site visits, panel discussions, bus tours, and conversations with local leaders, participants get a closer look at the places, projects, industries, and decisions shaping our region’s future.
2026 Internal Study Mission
Regional Collaboration: Our Next Chapter
October 21–22, 2026
SacAsian’s 18th Annual Internal Study Mission brought business, civic, and community leaders together to explore the projects, investments, and partnerships shaping the Sacramento region’s future.
Over two days, delegates went behind the scenes of major developments across Sacramento, West Sacramento, and Rancho Cordova, including CalEPIC, the Railyards, KIND South Apartments, Mather Airport, and the Rancho Cordova Food Hub. Through site visits and conversations with regional leaders, participants explored downtown revitalization, housing, infrastructure, emerging industries, and economic development, while connecting with elected officials and decision-makers across the region.
See photos from Day 1, Day 2 and the Capital Caucus Reception.
Planned With Regional Leaders
Internal Study Mission is shaped with guidance from a planning committee of leaders representing companies, organizations, and institutions across the Sacramento region.
Committee members help identify timely topics, relevant site visits, and meaningful conversations so the experience reflects the issues and opportunities Sacramento leaders are thinking about now.
ISM Planning Committee
2026 CHAIR: Jim Alves, SMUD
Jen Ablog, Kaiser Permanente
Christine Ault
Alejandra Garcia, Comcast
Heidi Pyle, MMS Strategies
Mabel Salon, UC Davis
Tiffani Scott, Paratransit
Megan Shanahan, Curated Chronicles LLC
Uli Smith, Capitol Impact
Phil Tretheway, Position
Jamie Von Sossan, 3fold Communications
Daniel Washington, Office of Senator Angelique Ashby
Why Leaders Get on the Bus
See the Region Differently
Get a closer look at the projects, places, and industries shaping Sacramento’s future.
Be in the Right Conversations
Spend focused time with business, civic, community, and public-sector leaders invested in the region.
Understand Regional Momentum
Explore where the region is growing, where challenges remain, and where new opportunities are emerging.
Build Relationships Across Counties and Sectors
Connect with leaders from across the Sacramento region through a shared, place-based experience.
Sponsor Internal Study Mission
Connect with Leaders Invested in Sacramento’s Future
ISM sponsors support a high-value regional experience while building visibility and relationships with business, civic, and community leaders across the region. Sponsorship opportunities may include program input, event participation, brand visibility, and direct engagement with regional leaders.
