🏆 SVEF 2026 Innovation Awards Ceremony

Step into the prestigious Rotunda at San José City Hall for an unforgettable evening celebrating the boldest founders, companies, and leaders propelling the future of technology, venture capital, and economic innovation throughout Silicon Valley and beyond.

🌟 About the Event

This high-caliber gathering brings together 100+ attendees — including founders, investors, family offices, corporate executives, and policy makers — to honor the breakthrough ventures and visionary entrepreneurs actively shaping tomorrow's world.

✨ What's in Store

🏅 Innovation Award Presentations
Recognizing outstanding achievement across AI, Web3, Fintech, Medtech, Robotics, Space, and other emerging sectors.

🎤 Keynote Conversation with Adeo Ressi
CEO of Decile Group and Chairman of Founder Institute — Adeo has supported emerging VC managers across the globe, helped launch 900+ venture funds managing over $1.5B in commitments, and built the Founder Institute into a worldwide network that has trained 750,000+ entrepreneurs across 200+ cities in 100+ countries. Expect rare insight into the future of venture capital, emerging fund managers, and global innovation.

🤝 Premium Networking
Gain direct access to institutional capital sources, family offices, and influential industry leaders in an intimate yet high-energy atmosphere.

💡 Why You Should Be There

• 🚀 Witness breakthrough innovation being celebrated in real time
• 💼 Connect with key decision-makers spanning VC, PE, CRE, and family offices
• 🎙️ Hear firsthand from the founders and leaders defining the next wave of technology
• 🌐 Network in a curated, high-caliber setting

Whether you're a founder seeking visibility, an investor scouting emerging opportunities, or a leader staying ahead of innovation trends — this is the evening where the future gets recognized.

🎟️ Admission

FREE for everyone! — Register now