Silicon Valley Leadership Group

SVLG extends warm wishes to everyone observing Native American Heritage Day, celebrating the rich traditions and contributions of Native communities.

SVLG wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!

This morning, SVLG CEO Ahmad Thomas joined NBC Bay Area to talk about tomorrow's 20th Annual Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot in Downtown San Jose. To date, the Turkey Trot has raised over $12 million for local nonprofits that provide services to families in need including the Healthier Kids Foundation, Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County, and The Health Trust. There is still time to register! Register at svturkeytrot.com https://lnkd.in/gzjzzZSh

San Jose State University hosted a responsible AI conference featuring experts from SVLG member Google and IBM, focusing on how to develop and use AI tools responsibly in education while fostering innovation in Silicon Valley. Experts who attended emphasized that AI should evolve from being merely an answering tool to becoming a teaching and learning engine. Other industry leaders stressed the importance of maintaining human engagement and a deeper understanding of the learning process. https://lnkd.in/eiqNgNXQ

"The Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot, America’s largest Thanksgiving Day race, returns for a landmark 20th year on November 28. The Turkey Trot has donated more than $12 million to date in support of local charities. More than 20,000 registrants are expected to participate in person and virtually this year."— SVLG CEO Ahmad Thomas Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot Silicon Valley Leadership Group Foundation https://lnkd.in/g-KdpFdk

Today, SVLG proudly participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for Kaiser Permanente's new hospital in San Jose. This 650,000-square-foot facility will feature over 300 private patient rooms, setting a new standard for comfort and care. We're thrilled to support this milestone in advancing exceptional healthcare.

The U.S.- China race for #AI supremacy will have profound implications for international and domestic politics. Who is in the lead and what does it mean? Check out this week's blog to learn more. #International #Politics #Innovation

We're a week away from the 20th Annual Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot! Get ready to run (or walk) with a purpose at America's largest Thanksgiving Day Race! Choose from a 5K, 10K, Kids Fun Run, or Virtual Race and celebrate community together in this family-friendly tradition in Downtown San Jose. All proceeds benefit local nonprofits that provide services to families in need. So, start your Thanksgiving off on the right foot by getting active and having fun while supporting a good cause. Sign up today at https://svturkeytrot.com Silicon Valley Leadership Group Foundation

Congratulations to SVLG member Nuro for going driverless in three cities. This milestone showcases their technological maturity and readiness to help OEMs and mobility companies bring autonomous technology to millions of vehicles. https://lnkd.in/gQqYumKX

Thank you to the Wells Fargo Government Relations and Public Policy team and the SF Bay Site Leader Program for an insightful post-election discussion this morning! We had the privilege of hearing from industry leaders Ahmad Thomas (Silicon Valley Leadership Group), Rodney Fong (San Francisco Chamber of Commerce), and Jennifer Barrera (California Chamber of Commerce), who shared their perspectives on how the 2024 election results may shape California businesses. A special thank you to Alfredo Pedroza, SVP & State and Local Government Relations Director, for moderating this engaging conversation. #WellsFargo