Overview

The Silicon Valley Economic Forum (SVEF) is a premier, high-impact convening of global thought leaders, visionary founders, top investors, influential policymakers, and leading academics. Set in the heart of the world’s innovation engine—Silicon Valley—SVEF is more than an event. It is a movement to redefine the intersection of technology, economics, and sustainable growth in an era of accelerating transformation.

Founded by Ryan Baird, a seasoned entrepreneur and investment banker with a legacy of successful global events through Focus on Risk and 1000X, SVEF builds on years of expertise in curating high-value, invitation-only gatherings that foster authentic relationships and catalyze multimillion-dollar deals.

Description

At a time when global economies face mounting challenges and technology is advancing at exponential rates, SVEF emerges as a platform built to lead the next wave of economic discourse. Held annually in July in Silicon Valley, the forum unites the brightest minds across disciplines to engage in open dialogue, spark partnerships, and shape the frameworks of tomorrow’s economy.

SVEF’s mission is to transform Silicon Valley into not just a hub for tech, but the epicenter of economic thought leadership and strategic collaboration. Through curated panels, keynote sessions, roundtable debates, and private networking lounges, SVEF enables a fertile environment where ideas become initiatives, and conversation becomes capital.

Key Themes

• Future of Technology and Economic Transformation
  How AI, blockchain, quantum computing, and automation are redefining industry structures and labor markets.

• Sustainable Innovation and Growth
  Navigating the balance between innovation, climate responsibility, equity, and long-term economic resilience.

• Globalization and Emerging Markets
  The shifting landscape of global trade, rising power centers, and economic decentralization.

• Policy and Regulation in a Tech-Driven World
  Exploring the evolving role of governments in shaping fair, ethical, and forward-thinking digital economies.

  
  

Who Attends

• CEOs & Tech Founders
  Seeking frontier insights and strategic collaborations at the intersection of capital and innovation.

• Investors & VCs
  Identifying breakthrough startups, technologies, and trends ahead of the curve.

• Policymakers & Economists
  Working to integrate innovation with public policy, regulatory foresight, and inclusive development.

• Academics & Research Leaders
  Bringing data-driven perspective to complex socioeconomic challenges.

  
  

Business Model & Impact

With tickets priced at $5,000 and sponsorships ranging from $30K to $1M+, SVEF is designed for elite stakeholders committed to long-term value. A 5% success fee structure supports curated dealflow and ongoing partnership development.

Proven events like 1000X Silicon Valley—which attracted 132 C-level attendees, 8 elected officials, 65 institutional investors, and over $568B in AUM—demonstrate the caliber and momentum SVEF builds upon.

Why Silicon Valley?

Silicon Valley remains unmatched in its blend of innovation infrastructure, entrepreneurial density, and capital access. Hosting the forum here ensures that attendees operate within the gravitational field of the world’s most consequential ideas—where revolutions are born and funded.

For more, visit SVEF.xyz