SVLG Tech & Innovation Summit

Igniting Innovation: Driving the Next Tech Evolution Presented By Amazon

September 13, 2024

11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Amazon — 2100 University Ave C, East Palo Alto, CA 94303

SVLG Tech & Innovation Summit

Igniting Innovation: Driving the Next Tech Evolution

September 13, 2024

Amazon — 2100 University Ave C, East Palo Alto, CA 94303

Igniting Innovation: Driving the Next Tech Evolution – SVLG’s 2nd Annual Tech and Innovation Summit will bring together leading artificial intelligence (AI) experts from around the nation for a captivating exploration of the technology’s transformative potential.

Connect with AI experts, entrepreneurs and practitioners in the field, and participate in an event designed to foster collaboration and the exchange of ideas. Immerse yourself in a dynamic program featuring insightful discussions and thought-provoking presentations.

Key Areas of Focus:

  • AI: Shaping a Secure and Sustainable Future: Exploring the imperative for timely, responsible, and ethical integration of AI technologies. This discussion will emphasize AI’s pivotal role in addressing societal challenges and its potential to drive transformative change for a sustainable and equitable future.
  • Everyday AI Use Cases: Focusing on the pressing need for responsible and ethical integration of AI technologies. We’ll explore how AI is being applied in critical areas such as healthcare, energy, and environmental protection, highlighting both the transformative potential and the imperative for careful implementation.
  • Business Competitiveness in California: Diving into how the state’s unique regulatory environment, talent pool, and innovation ecosystem influence business growth.

Sponsorship packages are still available. Be on the lookout for speaker announcements closer to the event date. If you have any questions or would like to be involved in what is sure to be the region’s premier event on AI, please contact events@svlg.org.

Speakers

Leila Banijamali

Co-Founder & CEO
SYMBIUM

Oliver Bodmer

Director of Artificial Intelligence
ECOLAB

Anne Flanagan

VP, Artificial Intelligence
FUTURE OF PRIVACY FORUM

Ossa Fisher

President
AURORA

Joe Hurd

Operating Partner
SOSV

Sanjeev Khanna

Vice President and Market Unit Head
TCS

Hon. Matt Mahan

Mayor
CITY OF SAN JOSE, CA

Scott McGrew

Anchor & Reporter
NBC NEWS BAY AREA

Dee Dee Myers

Senior Advisor to Governor Newsom and Director
CA GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (GO-BIZ)

Yaad Oren

Managing Director & Global Head
SAP LABS US & SAP BTP Innovation

Hon. Gina Raimondo (Virtual)

Secretary
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Alyssa Simpson Rochwerger

Sr Director, Digital Member Experience
BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA

Kristin Schmidt

Principal Research Scientist
IBM RESEARCH

Vishal Sharma

Vice President, AGI
AMAZON

Maura Sullivan

Managing Director, Applied AI
APPLIED MATERIALS

Shawn Villaron

VP and GM, PowerPoint & Region Lead
MICROSOFT

*Speakers listed alphabetically. 

Thought Leader Sponsor

Innovator Sponsors

Transportation Sponsor

Interested in sponsoring this event? Reach out to events@svlg.org for more information.

Secure & Sustainable Future

Shaping AI

Everyday Use Cases

Discover & Explore Insights

Responsible AI Deployment

Human-Centered, Equitable & Explainable

21st Century Competitiveness

Transformative Potential

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Members of Tech & Innovation COE

Peter Leroe-Muñoz

General Counsel & Senior Vice President, Tech & Innovation

Dan Kostenbauder

Vice President, Tax Policy

To get involved with SVLG’s Tech & Innovation initiatives, please contact Peter Leroe-Muñoz at pleroemunoz@svlg.org 

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