Silicon Valley Immersion Program
What?
The Silicon Valley Executive Network hosts companies and executives from other regions for a week-long intensive program to learn about emerging trends in technology, introductions to key companies and executives in Silicon Valley, as well as understanding how the innovation ecosystem works.
Why Silicon Valley Executive Network
“Silicon Valley Executive Network has the deepest knowledge and extended access to help the key needs of advancing the regional economic interests in Buffalo and our extended region.
We are excited to engage efforts with SVEN to push our progress forward in ways we could not do on our own”
Who?
The program is delivered by key executives from the ranks of VP/CXO and Board Members, Investors, Entrepreneurs, and Distinguished Engineers in Silicon Valley…all consisting of members from the Silicon Valley Executive Network.
Why?
Individuals and companies can take these learnings back to their own regions to improve their individual knowledge and skills, the competitive advantage for their companies, and economic advancement for their region.
What’s Included?
1. 5-DAY PROGRAM
The 5-day program, consisting of 8 or more sessions on emerging trends
2. NETWORKING
Networking with Silicon Valley executives on all days and evenings
3. ONGOING ACCESS
Ongoing access to Silicon Valley Executive Network events (now 2,000+ executives)
4. STREAMING
Access to watch selected events remotely via streaming
5. SVEN
Access to the digital platform for SVEN enabling further business synergy
6. AIRPORT PICKUP
Airport pickup and transportation to program events
7. MEALS
Meals provided with all program events
8. FOLLOWUP
Follow-up discussions to accelerate innovation in your region
9. ACCOMMODATION
5-star hotel accommodations for 5 nights (Sept 15-20, checkout Sept-21)
General Approach
5-Day Program
- 4 days of business interactive sessions facilitated by leading executives (Mo, Tu, Th, Fr) with 2 half-day business sessions per day (8 total sessions)
- 1 day of offsite with social activity
Networking
- Daily networking with Silicon Valley executives, investors, entrepreneurs, and distinguished engineers will participate on all days for relationship development and networking
Schedule
Early Arrival
Optional early arrival
Optional early arrival that allows participants to plan their own activities and sightseeing, or we can facilitate and assist
Optional Saturday tour in San Francisco
Day 0
Welcome reception
Welcome reception 5 pm – 8 pm to get an overview of the week to come, as well as to network with Silicon Valley executives
Day 1
Innovation, venture capital, investing
Understand innovation from startups, big companies, regions,. Hear from leading VC + corporate investors, US & International
Day 2
Focus on AI
Hear from corporates, startups, and investors focused on AI for the key trends that will shape the next 25 years
Day 3
Offsite to beautiful Half Moon Bay
Offsite to Half Moon Bay. Golf, Wine Tasting, Fine dining, oceanside walks, and more. Happy hour @ Ritz Carlton Hotel
Day 4
Focus on Fintech & Cybersecurity
Special evening event with Venture Capitals & Other Investors
Day 5
Focus on Design-Led Thinking
Final Reception
Chief Marketing Officers + Chief Product Officers discuss design-led thinking (needs, dreams, behaviors of the end users)
Final afternoon reception for departing participants
Day 6-7
Optional add-on days
Optional days to add on allowing participants to plan their own activities and sightseeing or we can facilitate and assist
