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Save the date for the 14th Annual SVLLS
October 11, 2025
Computer History Museum
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13th Annual Silicon Valley Latino Leadership Summit (SVLLS)
We proudly announce the 13th Annual Silicon Valley Latino Leadership Summit (SVLLS) on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the Computer History Museum (CHM) in Mountain View, California. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, the CHM pays tribute to local tech origins and provides a space that is accessible, welcoming, and inclusive of everyone in the community. CHM offers free Wi-Fi, free parking, and Tesla chargers. Attendees can view portions of the museum during breaks and after the summit.
Our theme for 2024 is “Accelerating Latinos in Education, Entrepreneurship, and Executive Leadership – It’s Time, Es Tiempo”. Latinos have demonstrated remarkable drive and resilience in education, entrepreneurship, and executive leadership. With a rich tapestry of diverse cultures, histories, and experiences, Latinos contribute immensely to the social and academic fabric of the nation. In education, Latinos have become advocates for equitable learning opportunities, driving initiatives to empower diverse communities and bridge educational gaps. In entrepreneurship, their innovative spirit has led to thriving businesses, contributing significantly to economic growth and fostering a culture of creativity. In executive leadership roles, Latinos bring unique perspectives, enriching decision-making processes and promoting inclusivity within organizations. Their collective achievements inspire and emphasize the importance of diversity in shaping a dynamic and progressive future for all.
As always, SVLLS focuses on highlighting and cultivating the Latinx leaders of today and tomorrow. The summit will feature a morning plenary, 'Executive Latino Leadership in a New Era, 'where panelists will share strategies for building sustainable leadership models. This will be followed by a luncheon discussion, 'Latinos Navigating Artificial Intelligence (AI), 'where panelists will discuss growing AI trends and how to leverage new opportunities. The summit will also celebrate the young scholars, our future leaders, from Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School.
We hope you can join us for another inspirational event that builds and sustains our growing professional Latinx community. By attending, you'll have the opportunity to network with influential leaders, gain insights from industry experts, and contribute to the dialogue on accelerating Latinos in education, entrepreneurship, and executive leadership. This day, and every day, it is time to seize the moment – Es Tiempo.
Get your ticket today! https://SVLLS24.eventbrite.com
FEEL THE VIBE
SVLLS October 12, 2024 Agenda
8:00 Registration & Light Continental Breakfast
9:00 Welcome: Frank Carbajal, Founder, Es Tiempo, LLC & SVLLS
9:05 Opening Keynote Amanda Fernandez, Founder, CEO, Latinos for Education
9:30 Sponsor Spotlight: Wells Fargo Bank, Presenting Sponsor
9:35 Morning Plenary: Executive Latino Leadership in a New Era, Introduced by Angel Chavez, SVP, Family Wealth Director & Corporate Retirement Director, Morgan Stanley
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Moderator: Sophia Garcia, Senior Director, External Affairs & Local Engagement, Verizon
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Raquel Gonzalez, President, Bank of America Silicon Valley
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Hugo Manzano-Gomez, Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, International Client Advisor, Senior Portfolio Management Director, Morgan Stanley
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Dr. Kenneth Grullon, Physician-in-Chief, Chair, The Permanente Medical Group (TPMG) Board of Director, Enterprise Executive Sponsor, Latinx@KP Business Resource Group (BRG)
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Giselle Valdez Jackson, Executive Director, Technology Banking, Wells Fargo
10:25 Rob Bonta, Attorney General of the State of California
10:30 Networking break
10:45 Trailblazer Leadership Award, Introduced by Sergio Garcia, Garcia Strategic Advisors, LLC.
Julián Castro, Chief Executive Officer, Latino Community Foundation
11:00 Sponsor Spotlight: Morgan Stanley
11:05 Latino Leadership & Elevating Hispanic Serving Institutions
Acknowledgement of Dr. Judy Castro, VP of Advancement & Partnership Development at Pacific Oaks College
Closing the College Completion Gaps, Maria Medrano, CEO & Co-Founder, Inspirame
11:20 Sponsor Spotlight: Bank of America
11:25 Lunch and Networking
12:30 Luncheon Discussion: Latinos Navigating Artificial Intelligence (AI), Introduced by Andre Arbelaez, President and CEO, HC3-Hispanic C-Suite Corporate Council
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Moderator: Guillermo Diaz, Jr., Founder and CEO, Conectado, Inc.
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Angelina Barretto, Director, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Strategy, LinkedIn
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Diana Pacheco, Ph.D., Director of Learning Design and Research, Conectado
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Angela Flores Robertson, Service Delivery Leader, Palo Alto Networks
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Madeleine F. Wallace, Ph.D., Founder and CEO of Windrose Vision
1:20 Lifetime Leadership Award, Introduced by Ozzie Gromada Meza, President and CEO, Latino Corporate Directors Association
Kimberly Casiano, Member, Board of Directors, Ford Motor Company
1:40 Visionary Leadership Award, Introduced by Giselle Valdez Jackson, Executive Director, Technology Banking, Wells Fargo
Patty Juarez, Executive Vice President and Head of Hispanic & Latino Affairs, Wells Fargo Bank
2:00 Pioneer Leadership Award, Introduced by Guillermo Diaz, Jr., Founder and CEO, Conectado, Inc.
Jorge Titinger, CEO, Titinger Consulting
2:20 Networking Break
2:45 SVLLS Young Latinx Scholars Recognition: Cristo Rey San José
3:00 Closing Keynote Speaker: Rafael Magaña, Founder of Latino Professionals
3:20 Private Reception hosted by Es Tiempo, LLC.
Speakers and times are subject to change.
Sponsorship packages: contact Frank Carbajal at Frank@estiempo.com
2024 SVLLS AWARDEES
2024 SVLLS KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Testimonials
The Silicon Valley Latino Leadership Summit brings together influential leaders from various sectors and industries from around the country with the purpose of fostering growth in the Latino leadership community. It was a pleasure to serve as the keynote for the 5th Summit — a testament to the influence and impact that Frank and the SVLLS has had. Organizations like this have never been more important to the development of the Latino professional. I congratulate Frank on five years, and I look forward to seeing what he has planned for the next five.
Nina Vaca
Chairman & CEO, Pinnacle
“Frank and his team do an excellent job every year to put together a robust conference. I’ve attended two of these over the years and every time I do, I get so inspired by many Latinos in various sectors. The Stanford University Faculty Club is such an intimate and very engaging setting where I’m able to walk and talk to many of the great presenters and guest speakers of the program. It is amazing to hear all of the shared journeys and success stories from the participants that it moves me to act and try to change the world too”.
Edward Avila
Former Co-founder and CEO of Manos Accelerator
“The Latino Summit was a fantastic opportunity to meet and learn from leaders, successful business men and women, community leaders, entrepreneurs, and young, aspiring leaders of tomorrow. I thoroughly enjoyed having the chance to meet with such a diverse group of people, hearing about and sharing experiences and stories, and believe it would be a valuable experience for anyone.”
Kai Huang
Co-founder of RedOctane
Former President and CEO (Publishers of the popular Guitar Hero) Entrepreneur
ABOUT US
SVLLS is an exclusive opportunity to network with local and global top executives, change-makers, and thought leaders. Participating in SVLLS helps create new and strengthen relationships with colleagues across various sectors.
The annual Silicon Valley Latino Leadership Summit brings together 400 leaders in business, government, education, and industry, plus selected students, for a one-day conference. Attendees will learn first-hand from successful entrepreneurs, executives, and political leaders what it takes to survive and succeed in today’s world. The summit is designed to inspire and suggest innovative changes needed for future Latino generations to succeed. In addition to the renowned speakers, attendees also enjoy our networking opportunities during the summit since it allows you to connect with top executives and leaders to make those contacts you have been waiting for. Thank you for your continued support!
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