About

With our programs, we engage the foremost political, business and scientific leaders of society to shape global, regional, and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change. We do not organize conferences. We believe in more fluid, longer-term interaction. That’s why we hold meetings – to give each participant as much context and opportunity for engagement as possible over the long term. We also aim to ensure the impact of our efforts, with each meeting delivering clear outcomes and action points.

Choosing inspiration over competition

Silicon Valley, the 30-mile strip of land running south east from San Francisco to nearby San Jose, is one of the most hyped places on earth. It’s where budding tech entrepreneurs want to be, it’s the engine room of the West Coast that accounted for 60% of all US private equity dollars invested in 2018. It is arguably Rome for the digital 21st century. Silicon Valley is the Florence of the Technology Renaissance