Since Fall 2002, the Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering has hosted the Silicon Valley Leaders Symposium (SVLS). The Symposium hosts industry and technology leaders to talk about business and technology trends. It also features prominent leaders who discuss broader societal and political issues that shape our life and society.
For more information contact Dr. Ahmed Hambaba, Associate Dean of Graduate & Extended Studies, College of Engineering: ahmed.hambaba@sjsu.edu
The symposia take place every Thursday from 12:00pm to 1:00pm in the Engineering building auditorium, ENG 189.
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Feb. 12thDave House
Chairman - Brocade Communication Systems, Inc.
Topic: The Three Key Characteristics of a Successful Organization
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Feb. 19thDr. Sean Randolph
President & CEO - Bay Area Council Economic Institute
Topic: Weathering Global Recession: The Near and Long Term Outlook for the Bay Area Economy
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Mar. 5thPatricia Lawicki
Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer - Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Topic: A Day In The Life Of A Utility On The Road To Being Green
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Mar. 12thJoanne Maguire
Executive Vice President - Space Systems Company Lockheed Martin Corporation
Topic: A Day without Space
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Apr. 2ndLaura K. Ipsen
Senior Vice President - Global Policy & Government Affairs, Cisco
Topic: Networked Sustainability
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Apr. 16thDr. K. R. Sridhar
Co-Founder & CEO - Bloom Energy
Topic: Recognizing and Fostering Cleantech Entrepreneurship
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Apr. 30thFarhat Ali
President & Chief Executive Officer - Fujitsu America, Inc.
Topic: Future of IT and Personal Success
