San Jose, California | May 15-16, 2026
San Jose, California | May 15-16, 2026
San Jose, California | May 15-16, 2026
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Limited Seats Available
SVEF 2026 Application
Featured Speakers
Global tech leaders, visionary founders, and institutional investors sharing one stage.
CEO, Ironclad / Former CEO, DocuSign
Veteran enterprise software executive. Former CEO of DocuSign (led through IPO) and Responsys (IPO + Oracle acquisition). Currently CEO at Ironclad.
Founder, HotCoin / Co-Founder, Hotmail
Co-founder of Hotmail (sold to Microsoft), Co-founder of ShowReel, and Founder of Hotcoin. Serial entrepreneur and tech visionary.
CA State Treasurer & Candidate for Lt Gov 2026
California's 34th State Treasurer and CPA. Previously served in the California Legislature, leading major state financing, bond, and investment programs.
Backing Emerging VC Managers Worldwide
Backing emerging VC managers worldwide. CEO of Decile Group, Chairman of Founder Institute, and inventor of the SAFE Note.
Mayor of San José & Candidate for CA Governor
Mayor of San José, California. Leading the city's efforts in technology, innovation, and economic development. Candidate for California Governor.
Political Strategist & Candidate for CA Governor
Former senior adviser to British Prime Minister David Cameron. Political commentator, entrepreneur, and candidate for California Governor.
Former CA State Controller & Candidate for CA Governor
Former California State Controller and Democrat candidate for California Governor.
Former Mayor of Los Angeles & Candidate for CA Governor
Former Mayor of Los Angeles and former California Assembly Speaker. Democrat and candidate for California Governor.
Founder, Baird Augustine / 3rd Generation Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley Cross Border Investment Banker and Capital Strategist Driving Business Growth and Funding Success for Entrepreneurs.
SVEF Chair, CEO & Chief Mentor, ThreeEQ
SVEF Chair and CEO & Chief Mentor at ThreeEQ. Award-winning Chief Mentor of Next Gen Leaders, and AI/tech entrepreneur and investor.
Former Acting Chair, White House CEA
Economist and University of Chicago (Harris) Professor Emeritus. Former Acting Chair of the U.S. Council of Economic Advisers. Known for health economics and public finance.
CEO, House of Vanderbilt / Co-Founder, SohoMuse
CEO of House of Vanderbilt, Co-Founder of SohoMuse, and CEO of Homage. Entrepreneur, philanthropist, and cultural icon bridging luxury, technology, and the arts.
Founder & GP, Tenacity Venture Capital
Founder & General Partner at Tenacity Venture Capital. Long-time entrepreneur and early-stage seed/pre-A investor with a proven track record in fintech, consumer, and enterprise.
Author, Raising AI
AI researcher, professor, and author of Raising AI. Known for machine translation and language technology.
6th Generation FO, LP, Founder - Horizons Community
6th generation family office LP and Founder of Horizons Community.
GP, Blitzscaling Ventures
Tech industry analyst and investor. GP at Blitzscaling Ventures, early-stage AI investor, and host of AI/startup programming.
CIO, $6B Family Office - Paris-Roubaix Group
Chief Investment Officer at Paris-Roubaix Group, a $6B family office.
Consumer Venture Partner, SignalFire
Consumer Venture Partner at SignalFire. Former TechCrunch editor and prominent tech journalist covering social media and startups.
TLDR AI & TLDR Founders, Founding Partner - Humans, Investor - Anthropic, OpenAI
Founding Partner at TLDR AI & TLDR Founders, and investor in Anthropic and OpenAI.
Entrepreneur, Investor, Film Producer & Philanthropist
Founder of Shake and Bake Productions, Curiosity Ink, V.A.L.I.S. and Tangled Little Dragon. Producer of Academy and Emmy award-winning productions including Hacksaw Ridge, Rocketman, and Wheel of Time. Georgetown and Northwestern alumna.
CIO & Founding Managing Partner, Aceana Group
Chief Investment Officer & Founding Managing Partner at Aceana Group, a single-family office. UCLA Anderson School of Management alumnus.
Growth & Community, Inworld AI
Leading growth, community, VCs, and startup programs at Inworld AI. Specializes in consumer AI acceleration and building thriving tech ecosystems.
Venture Partner, Swisscom Ventures
Venture Partner at Swisscom Ventures with experience across tech and innovation roles, positioned around emerging tech and go-to-market strategy.
Founder, Cairi Legacy Partners
Founder of Cairi Legacy Partners (SFO) focused on building multigenerational wealth through strategic Real Estate, Private Equity and Venture Capital investments.
Founder, AW3
Founder of AW3, building at the intersection of Web3 and emerging technologies.
Founder & CEO, Monsarrat
Founded a $160M Warner Bros., now praised by Forbes for building a game to succeed Pokemon Go.
Founder & CEO, Signal Rank
Founder & CEO of Signal Rank. Serial entrepreneur and investor with deep roots in Silicon Valley's startup ecosystem.
GP, Solaris Venture Partners / Founding Partner, Outpost Capital
General Partner at Solaris Venture Partners and Founding Partner at Outpost Capital. Global investor focused on emerging technologies.
GP, Solaris Venture Partners
General Partner at Solaris Venture Partners, investing in emerging technology companies.
Founder, Cairi Legacy Partners
Founder of Cairi Legacy Partners (SFO) focused on building multigenerational wealth through strategic Real Estate, Private Equity and Venture Capital investments.
CEO, Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce
CEO of the Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce, driving economic growth and innovation across the region.
Founding Partner, Awaken Finance / Family Office Investor
Founding Partner at Awaken Finance and family office investor.
CEO, Valhalla Capital Partners
CEO of Valhalla Capital Partners.
Founder & CEO, OceSha Ventures / Chairman & CTO, Speak & Play
Founder & CEO of OceSha Ventures and Chairman & CTO of Speak & Play. Longtime technology leader, author, and speaker.
Managing Partner, The Paragon Group
Managing Partner at The Paragon Group.
LP & GP Advisor, CAIA
LP & GP Advisor at CAIA.
Founder & Managing Partner, SPLY Capital
Founder & Managing Partner at SPLY Capital.
Journalist & Research Lead, Crunchbase
Journalist and Research Lead at Crunchbase.
President, Reiger Shore - $50B Dry Powder for Debt
President at Reiger Shore.
Managing GP, Hurst Family Office
Managing GP at Hurst Family Office.
Director, Hurd Family Office / Investor, Alef
Director at Hurd Family Office and investor in Alef.
GP, Hurst Family Office
GP at Hurst Family Office.
Executive Director - Capital Formation, CAZ
Executive Director of Capital Formation at CAZ.
Ex Salesforce, Twilio / Multiple Exits Operator
Former Salesforce and Twilio operator with multiple exits.
GP, Investor Rhythm
General Partner at Investor Rhythm, focused on strategic investments and founder support.
Helping Founders / Angel & Venture Investor, Lin Capital
Angel and venture investor at Lin Capital, helping founders and backing companies including Applied Intuition, Tavus, Wingspan, and more.
TetraMem / Oak Pacific
Entrepreneur and technology executive. Co-founder of TetRaMem and founder of Oak Pacific Interactive.
Co-Founder, Alef
Co-founder of Alef, building innovative technology solutions.
Private Family Office, Founder - AIU Global
Private family office investor and founder of AIU Global.
CEO, TetraMem
CEO of TetraMem, advancing next-generation computing technology.
Founder & CEO, Netizaar
Tech entrepreneur and film producer. Founder and CEO of Netizaar Inc., building a cutting-edge social network platform for creatives.
Stimpson Group LLC / Global Business Leader
Global business leader at Stimpson Group LLC.
Stimpson Group / The Mouth Strip Co. USA
Business leader at Stimpson Group and The Mouth Strip Co. USA.Each pass includes access to sessions, networking events, and the expo area. VIP and Business passes offer added perks like front-row seating, speaker meet and greet, and more.
Yes, all main stage sessions will be recorded and made available to attendees after the event. VIP pass holders get early access to recordings.
No, you can show your digital ticket on your phone. We'll send you a QR code via email that you can use for check-in.
Yes! We offer a 50% discount for students with a valid student ID. Contact us at tickets@svef.com for the discount code.
Yes, tickets are transferable up to 48 hours before the event. You can manage transfers through your confirmation email.
SVEF 2026 will be held at CreaTV San Jose, located at 38 S Second St, San Jose, CA 95113. Full address and directions will be sent to registered attendees.
Insights from world-class innovators shaping the future.
Learn from global leaders pushing the boundaries of tech.
Connect with founders, developers, investors, and tech talent.
Discover next-gen startups and breakthrough solutions live.
What Makes This Different
The Silicon Valley Economic Forum is a premier 2-day conference bringing together innovators, creators, and leaders from across the globe. From groundbreaking keynotes to hands-on workshops and startup showcases, the event is designed to inspire bold ideas and spark meaningful connections. Whether you're a developer, founder, designer, or tech enthusiast, this is where the future unfolds.
Why Silicon Valley?
Silicon Valley stands as the global epicenter of innovation, with its unparalleled ecosystem of tech giants, pioneering startups, and world-class research institutions.
How AI, robotics, and quantum computing are reshaping industries and redefining global economies.
Fostering innovation while prioritizing sustainability and long-term resilience.
Shifting dynamics of global trade and emerging market impact.
CEOs, founders, and executives seeking insights on innovation and collaboration.
Identify emerging tech and promising startups.
Bridge innovation with economic policy.
Who Belongs in This Room
Angel investors and accredited individuals looking for deal flow they can't find on AngelList or through a syndicate. Access centimillionaires and billionaires you'd never meet otherwise.
Founders building companies at scale who want to connect with institutional investors and family offices. Build relationships with the people who back the next generation of businesses.
General Partners who want to build relationships with LPs and family offices in a curated setting. Network with institutional investors deploying capital across venture and private equity.
Leaders from companies like Lam Research ($250B) who want to be around the people shaping what's next in tech and AI.
Multi-billion dollar family offices deploying over $20B annually. VIP access and both dinners with speakers included.
If you're serious about building wealth, making real connections, and being in the room where billion-dollar relationships form, fill out the application below.
SVEF is a 2-day conference built for accredited investors, family offices, funded founders, and billion-dollar operators. Every attendee is vetted. Every seat is limited.
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