CONNECT. RECOGNIZE. INSPIRE.
Prepare for a world-class event where leading C-level executives come together to inspire excellence.
Exclusive Experiences Beyond the Conference Room
Converge26 includes exclusive access to iconic venues and innovative leaders in the Bay Area.
Lucid Motors Innovation Experience
Go inside EV startup Lucid Motors to see the technology redefining electric luxury. Experience their leadership in performance and design, and test-drive models like the Dream Edition, which accelerates 0–60 mph in 2.5 seconds.
Farm-to-Table Culinary Experience
Cultivate connections while crafting vibrant, seasonal dishes in the culinary heart of Silicon Valley. The farm-to-table dining experience highlights local ingredients, paired with Northern California wines.
Sand Hill VC Experience
Discover cutting-edge innovation with venture-backed startups from Sand Hill Road. Meet visionary entrepreneurs and investors, explore groundbreaking ideas, and connect with leaders shaping the next wave of technology.
Pebble Beach Golf Experience
Tee it up at Tiger Woods designed, legendary 9-hole short course, The Hay at Pebble Beach. With sweeping coastal views and an exact replica of hole #7, connect with executive peers in a setting designed for focus and strategy.
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Day One
Tuesday, August 4
Chapter Officer Workshop
9:00–11:00 AM PT
Exclusive Experiences
Welcome Reception
8:00–10:00 PM PT
Day Two
Wednesday, August 5
Welcome Breakfast
7:30–8:30 AM PT
Program Session 1
9:00–11:30 AM PT
Connect Lunch
11:30 AM –1:00 PM PT
Program Session 2
1:00–3:30 PM PT
Converge26 Reception
hosted by Bay Area Members
5:00–6:30 PM PT
6:30–9:00 PM PT
Late Night
9:00–11:00 PM PT
Day Three
Thursday, August 6
Breakfast
7:30–8:30 AM PT
Program Session 3
9:00–11:30 AM PT
Connect Lunch -or- Inspiring Women's Lunch
11:30 AM –1:30 PM PT
Breakouts / Leadership Roundtables
1:30–3:30 PM PT
Blue Carpet Paparazzi Reception
5:00–6:30 PM PT
6:30–9:00 PM PT
Late Night Awards Celebration
9:00–11:00 PM PT
Keynotes to challenge and inspire
Bret Taylor
Chairman, OpenAI & Co-Founder, Sierra
From co-creating Google Maps and Facebook’s Like button to serving as Co-CEO of Salesforce and Chairman of Twitter, Bret Taylor was dubbed “the Forrest Gump of Silicon Valley.” Today, he leads Sierra, an AI company valued at $10 billion, and serves as Chairman of OpenAI, arguably the most important company in the world today.
Liz Wiseman
Author & CEO
Liz Wiseman is a researcher, executive advisor, and CEO of The Wiseman Group, helping Fortune 500 organizations worldwide, including Apple, Google, and Meta. A New York Times bestselling author of Multipliers, she is a master at unlocking the “genius maker” in every leader.
Peter High
Forbes Contributor
Peter High writes on topics at the intersection of IT and business. His insights are derived from the best practices of leading companies transforming people, processes, technologies, ecosystems, and strategies for the digital era. As founder of Metis Strategy, he advises Fortune 500 executives on navigating technology and organizational change. He is also the longtime host of the Technovation podcast, with over 300 episodes featuring conversations with top technology leaders.
BJ Jenkins
President
BJ Jenkins serves as President of Palo Alto Networks, where he leads global go-to-market operations, including sales, support, consulting, and partnerships. Previously, BJ was President and CEO of Barracuda Networks, where he led the company through its IPO on the New York Stock Exchange and multiple strategic acquisitions. He’s also held key leadership roles at EMC, including president of their Backup Recovery Systems division.
Keith Ferrazzi
Executive Coach & Speaker
Keith Ferrazzi is a renowned executive team coach, keynote speaker, thought leader, and founder of Ferrazzi Greenlight. For more than two decades, he has coached Fortune 500 companies, unicorn startups, and even governments. He is the bestselling author of Never Eat Alone, a business classic, and is widely recognized among the world’s leading thinkers and coaches.
Meerah Rajavel
CIO
Meerah Rajavel, BayAreaCIO ORBIE Winner and CIO at Palo Alto Networks, leads the company’s global IT functions, scaling systems, and driving innovative solutions to worldwide teams. With leadership experience at Citrix, McAfee, Forcepoint, Cisco, and Infosys, Meerah deeply understands the IT challenges across the industry and within organizations of all sizes.
Right in the heart of Silicon Valley
All Converge26 sessions and events will take place at or near the San Jose McEnery Convention Center. There are two conference hotel blocks, both connected to the convention center.
