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Bingo, Breakthroughs, and Building Careers: Reflections on Women in Tech Connect

Three days into my first week with SVLG, I joined Women in Tech Connect with my colleague Isabel. The event, hosted by the Bay Area Women’s Employee Network (BayWEN) at Texas Instruments, was supported by the Silicon Valley Leadership Group and the Society of Women Engineers, Santa Clara Valley. It was part of SVLG’s Employee Resource Group (ERG) Consortium, which aims to connect employee groups from across Silicon Valley companies to share best practices, build community, and advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace. This particular event brought together women in the regional technology sector to share experiences and practical advice for building careers in the industry.
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Silicon Valley Leadership Group Expands Team with New Hires to Support Bay Area Innovation and Growth

The Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG) – the leading business association representing the innovation economy and its ecosystem – is proud to welcome three new team members: Policy Fellows Chelsea Dixon and Ruhi Dhayagude, and Associate Isabel Migan.
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Silicon Valley Leadership Group CEO Ahmad Thomas Statement on the Release of White House AI Action Plan

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.
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SVLG Hosts Capitol to Capitol Lunch Brief on AI Policy Across D.C. and Sacramento

On Monday, SVLG gathered members from across California’s innovation ecosystem for a virtual conversation on the evolving landscape of AI policy across Washington, D.C. and Sacramento. The Capitol to Capitol Lunch Brief gathered tech leaders and policy experts to discuss the progress of AI legislation in both capitals and the path forward for California’s leadership on emerging technologies and regional competitiveness.
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SVLG’s Institute for California AI Policy Unveils AI Curriculum Framework to Strengthen Regional Talent Pipeline

The Silicon Valley Leadership Group Foundation (SVLGF) in partnership with the Foothill-DeAnza Community College District has published a new whitepaper detailing the development of an innovative AI and machine learning curriculum for community colleges in the greater Bay Area.
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Joint Statement from Kristina Lawson, Chair of the Bay Area Council, and Jed York, Chair of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group

After thoughtful consideration, the Bay Area Council and the Silicon Valley Leadership Group have jointly decided to conclude formal discussions about creating a unified organization. While we will not move forward with a merger at this time, both organizations remain committed to collaboration and will continue to work to advance the priorities that matter most to our region’s future.
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Statement of SVLG CEO Ahmad Thomas on California Governor Gavin Newsom’s FY 2025-26 Budget Revisions

“Today, Governor Gavin Newsom put forth his May budget revision, which seeks to close a projected $12 billion deficit for the upcoming fiscal year amid strong economic headwinds driven by federal tariffs, recent natural disasters, and ongoing stock market volatility.
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Statement from Ahmad Thomas, CEO of SVLG, on the Release of Joint California Policy Working Group Interim Report

At SVLG, we are committed to continuing these critical discussions in partnership with the Institute for California AI Policy, bringing together business and government leaders to advance responsible AI solutions to ensure that California, and our nation, remain the global epicenter for AI-driven innovation.
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SVLG Hosts Annual Advocacy Day to Shape The Future of AI in California

This week, SVLG convened our annual Advocacy Day event in Sacramento. A major focus for our trip to Sacramento – organized in partnership with our Institute for California AI Policy (I-CAP) – was bolstering the competitiveness of the innovation ecosystem, which includes modernizing our innovation infrastructure to scale AI, ensuring a strong 21st century workforce, and promoting equitable economic growth.
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Silicon Valley Leadership Group Announces Laura Wilkinson as Senior Vice President, Strategy and External Affairs

The Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG) recently hosted our 2024 Annual Forum at Levi's Stadium, bringing together hundreds of leaders from the tech industry, government, and community organizations. The event, presented by Amazon, focused on innovation, collaboration, and regional competitiveness, in turn fostering dialogue about the future of Silicon Valley and California.
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