Silicon Valley’s flagship political festival is back! Now in its third year, our premier all-day event features marquee names in media and politics for exclusive interviews, expert panels and in-depth conversations at the iconic Hammer Theatre in downtown San Jose.
Friday, June 6, 2025
PANELS & SPEAKERS
Special guests California Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond and former California Controller Betty Yee will join us for exclusive fireside chats. Hear these state leaders reflect on their career, past accomplishments, their candidacies for governor, including challenges facing the state and their vision for a better California.
The region’s top transportation leaders weigh in on the biggest challenges and opportunities facing Silicon Valley and the industry. This engaging discussion will be moderated by Karen E. Philbrick, executive director at Mineta Transportation Institute and San José Spotlight’s transportation and sustainability columnist.
The second Trump presidency has brought a wave of policy changes, executive orders and funding cuts that are dominating the national and global news cycle. Our panelists will examine how these policy changes are impacting local families, workers, schools and businesses here in the South Bay.
Statistics point toward older adults shifting demographics in Silicon Valley — and the region is ill-equipped for the looming change. Our expert panel will discuss needed changes to housing, long-term adult care and mobility as the population grows older.
Silicon Valley’s leading voices on housing and homelessness will join us to discuss how the region is addressing homelessness, what policies and efforts have been effective and what gaps still exist in responding to the issue.
The two contenders in the San Jose City Council District 3 special election — Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley Executive Director Gabby Chavez-Lopez and San Jose Planning Commission Chair Anthony Tordillos — will face off in this month’s runoff election. Hear each candidate answer audience questions about how they would tackle some of the city’s most critical challenges.
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