The J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, held at the Westin St. Francis in San Francisco’s Union Square, drew an estimated 8,000 attendees and generated approximately $92 million in economic impact for the city’s economy. The conference kicked off on Monday, with Mayor Daniel Lurie addressing attendees, stating that San Francisco is on an upward trajectory and its potential has no ceiling.
The event has a significant impact, attracting other conventions to the city, resulting in full hotel rooms across the city. Alex Bastian from the San Francisco Hotel Council noted that around 20,000 people are expected to be in town during this time frame, with 8,000 attending the J.P. Morgan conference and others coming for indirectly related events.
The increased police presence in Union Square is a result of heightened security due to the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan last month. San Francisco police worked closely with hotels and law enforcement partners to develop detailed security plans.
Guests attending the conference praised the city’s efforts to improve safety, noting that while some areas felt unsafe the night before, the increased presence was reassuring. The Union Square Alliance hopes that the successful conference will bring more conventions and conferences to the city, generating even more economic impact.
The event is expected to run through Thursday, with attendees visiting hotels, restaurants, and businesses in the area, contributing to a positive impression of Union Square and San Francisco as a whole.
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