Palo Alto, California

GLOBAL
WOMEN IN TECH

Acceleration Summit: a life-changing experience
for Women Innovators around the world.

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This program has been postponed until later this year. Check back soon for more information.

Why
Participate?

The Global Women in Tech Acceleration Summit is not a typical conference. Over four days, you will engage in a unique experience that will catapult your business forward, in the world’s most innovative tech ecosystem: Silicon Valley.

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Engage

Engage with 400 of Silicon Valley’s most influential women executives including: serial entrepreneurs, CEOs, founders, venture capital leaders, keynote speakers, panelists; and plenty of others at several networking events included in the program.

Meet

The program includes pre-arranged one-on-one meetings with 15 investors and corporates.

Learn

The 2-day Boot Camp features high-profile instructors from Silicon Valley that will give you the essentials on: Doing Business in Silicon Valley; Selling and Marketing to Global Customers; How to Pitch to Investors, Partners and Customers; and much more.

Community

Join a powerful community of women insiders and engage with the most unique startup ecosystem in the world.

Featured Speakers – More to Come

Amy Peck
Amy Peck Sr. Director at HTC Vive XR & Future Tech Strategist Author of "Blockchain Is The New Black"
Anna Vissers Oracle
Anna Vissers Senior Director Corporate Development M&A Integration at Oracle
Gail Gannon
Gail Gannon Managing Director at WaveEdge Capital Startups Mentor at US Market Access Center
Lauren Palmer Google
Lauren Palmer Director - UX Research at Google
Olga V. Mack
Olga V. Mack CEO at Parley Pro; LegalTech; Blockchain Strategist; Founder of Women Serve On Boards; Author; TEDx Speaker
Rachel Payne
Rachel Payne Managing Director at FullCycle Fund; Google Executive; Tech Entrepreneur; Candidate U.S. Congress; Climate Activist
Torri Shack
Torri Shack Founder of mental health non-profit Tangible Movement; Sales Director at OnePiece Work
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Support Women Innovators

Anyone can donate towards the scholarship of selected applicants. Please visit the GoFundMe page: “Global Women in Tech Acceleration Summit” to view the list of qualified applicants and to make your donation decisions. Click below for more information:

Support

Become A Sponsor

We are welcoming support from relevant corporations, governments, venture funds and others that are interested in fostering women-led entrepreneurs across a broad range of industry sectors.

Sponsorships may come in one of three formats:
• Donate towards one or more scholarship ($8,500 USD value) for qualified candidates;
• Contribute towards hosting a boot camp topic, networking reception or pitch event; and/or
• Offer in-kind products or services that are relevant to the 30 talented women-led startups

Please contact us for all the details:
Europe: Kate Bunina kate@usmarketaccess.com
Rest of world: Alfredo Coppola alfredo@usmarketaccess.com

Agenda

Day
1 Monday – June 22
Day
2 Tuesday – June 23
Day
3 Wednesday – June 24
Day
4 Thursday – June 25
09.00 - 09.30
Gail Gannon
 Opening remarks
Gail Gannon - Conference Co-Chair, Managing Director atWaveEdge Capital
09.30 - 10.15 Keynote Developing Women Leaders in the Venture Capital Industry
10.15 - 11.00 Panel Discussion
Olga V. Mack
 Designing the Path for Future Women Leaders
Olga V. Mack - CEO at Parley Pro; LegalTech; Blockchain Strategist; Founder of Women Serve On Boards; Author; TEDx Speaker
11.00 - 11.15 BREAK
11.15 - 11.30 opening remarks Go Global Bootcamp
11.30 - 12.30 workshop Developing a Winning Mindset
12.30 - 13.30 LUNCH
13.30 - 15.00 workshop Developing a Global Growth Strategy
15.00 - 16.30 workshop Success in Branding / Positioning Strategies on a Global Scale
18.00 - 19.00 Registration & Networking
19.00 - 20.00 fireside Chat
Anna VissersGail Gannon
 Fireside Chat with Anna Vissers moderated by Gail Gannon
Anna Vissers - Senior Director, Corporate Development M&A Integration at OracleGail Gannon - Conference Co-Chair, Managing Director at WaveEdge Capital
20.00 - 20.30 Networking
20.30 - 20.45 Closing Remarks

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Venue

A portion of the 4-day conference will be held at the prestigious Four Seasons Hotel, 2050 University Ave, Palo Alto, California. Other program activities will take place at partner facilities and venues across Palo Alto and Menlo Park.

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2019 Event

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About Us

Applied Innovation Foundation

Applied Innovation Foundation

Based in Silicon Valley, California,
the Applied Innovation Foundation's goal is to enable innovation ecosystems around the world so that this under-utilized innovation capacity can be used to help solve the world's greatest problems. Our mission is to unlock innovation potential around the globe to solve the world’s greatest problems.

US Market Access Center

US Market Access Center

Since 1995, US Market Access Center Inc. (USMAC) has been providing international tech companies with fast and successful access to the US market, via Silicon Valley. During the last 10 years we’ve helped more than 1,000 startups from 37 countries to successfully conduct business globally.

Gentry Media

Gentry Media

Gentry Magazine is the magazine about notable people and noteworthy philanthropy for the affluent, sophisticated leaders of San Francisco, the Peninsula, and Silicon Valley. Gentry has earned the trust of its readers and advertisers and has gained unparalleled recognition for compelling editorial, superb design, and exceptional results for its prestigious advertising clients.