As we start a new year, what are the priorities for California’s top transportation leader? Toks Omishakin is starting his third year as California’s Secretary of Transportation, where he leads eight state departments, boards and commissions that, combined, have more than 42,000 employees and a budget that exceeds $30 billion annually. 2024 looks to be…
SVLG’s highly anticipated Sacramento Advocacy Day returns on Wednesday, March 6. Join us at Microsoft’s Sacramento office for a day centered around the dynamic world of artificial intelligence (AI) policy. The lawmakers and policymakers working to ensure California remains the epicenter for AI innovation will join us for captivating and impactful conversations on how to…
The New Face of DEI: How We Build Corporate Community is SVLG’s 4th Inclusion and Belonging summit focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We’re excited to announce that this event will take place at SAP in San Francisco on Thursday, May 30! This year’s event builds on last year’s summit – Moment to Momentum –…
As Spring is approaching, SVLG is excited to announce our upcoming Member Mixer on Wednesday, April 10th at Deloitte in Downtown San Jose. Network with fellow members, enjoy delicious food & drinks, and hear about the latest updates on SVLG’s work to drive positive impact for Silicon Valley and our region’s ecosystem. Don’t miss out!…
Join us on May 1 at 10:00 AM PT for an exclusive roundtable event featuring Liane Randolph, Chair of the California Air Resources Board. Chair Randolph will be discussing California’s innovative approaches to creating a clean air future, with a focus on the Low Carbon Fuel Standard and the Advanced Clean Fleets Zero Emission Vehicle…
This event is open only to SVLG women members, intended to create a safe space that is respectful to and inclusive of all those who identify as women. Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking roundtable discussion on the topic of “Breaking Ground: Women at the Forefront of Environmental Sustainability.” Our distinguished speakers include Mayor…
This event is open only to SVLG women members, intended to create a safe space that is respectful to and inclusive of all those who identify as women. Join us for an exclusive event in our SVLG Women’s Leadership Series: an empowering roundtable discussion on Driving Change: Women Leading the Future of Transportation hosted at…
SVLG’s highly anticipated Sacramento Advocacy Day returns on Tuesday, March 11, 2025! This year’s event is a joint initiative of SVLG and our Institute for California AI Policy (I-CAP), bringing together leaders at the forefront of AI innovation and policy. Join us at Microsoft’s Sacramento office for a day of meaningful conversations with the lawmakers…
SVLG CEO Ahmad Thomas applauded the signing of a landmark housing bill, SB 79 (Wiener) into law. It represents a major step forward in addressing the housing crisis – ensuring more housing near transit, expanding multi-family housing options, and fostering vibrant, connected communities that make our state more affordable.
On behalf of Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG), I commend the Administration’s commitment to accelerating American AI innovation through critical investments in 21st-century infrastructure, streamlining data center permitting, and increasing federal support for workforce training and business competitiveness in technology hubs like Silicon Valley.