Shape California's future — in person. The Bay Area, Silicon Valley, East Bay, and Peninsula will get a first-hand opportunity to hear directly from the candidates. We'll be collecting questions from our members, the community, and future leaders to ask the questions that matter to your community. Be a part of one of the most important civic conversations in the state, candidates running for Governor. This is the only candidate forum for the primaries for our businesses and community members to engage and help select the next Governor of California.
Nonpartisan Civic Forum. | All Candidates Invited Equally | NO endorsements will be provided at the event.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Program:
- Each candidate will provide an overview of their platform with relevant topics to our area
- Candidate Forum with all Candidates
- Q&A
- (Optional) Meet & Greets
Choose the experience that's right for you — from General Admission to an exclusive VIP private session.
🗓 Event Schedule
- 11:00 Welcome
- 11: 20 Candidate Remarks and Candidate Forum
- Candidate Forum | Q & A
- Lunch | Meet & Greets
- 1:30 Doors Close
🎟 Ticket Options
General Admission (limited tickets available) $75
- Open seating and Refreshments
- Full multi-cuisine lunch
Preferred Seating (Round Tables) $150
- Assigned Seating Upfront
- Full multi-cuisine lunch & Refreshments
Business Display Tabling/ Booth Opportunity $250
- Includes entry for one person and lunch
- Showcase your business to a room full of Silicon Valley's civic and business community.
** Front Line/Service Workforce Receive Member Rate $35: Please call 408 244 8244
⭐ Call for Private Meet & Greet Reception Ticket— Exclusive Meet and Greets
This for those who wish for private, small-group interactions with the candidates in another space. Ideal for business leaders, community influencers, and stakeholders who want to make a real impression. Call 408 244 8244 or email at info@thesvcc.org
SV Chamber Members, please go to the Chamber Website for Member Rates and Ticketing
Civic Engagement Partners:
- Fremont Chamber of Commerce
- Hayward Chamber of Commerce
- NAWBO Silicon Valley
- Gilroy Chamber of Commerce
- Los Altos Chamber of Commerce
- Cupertino Chamber of Commerce
- CSWEET
- South SF Chamber of Commerce
Civic Leadership Partners
