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SYNERGY 2026: INITIATIVE. INFLUENCE. IMPACT.
SYNERGY 2026: INITIATIVE. INFLUENCE. IMPACT.
SYNERGY 2026: INITIATIVE. INFLUENCE. IMPACT.
SYNERGY 2026: INITIATIVE. INFLUENCE. IMPACT.
SYNERGY 2026: INITIATIVE. INFLUENCE. IMPACT.
SYNERGY 2026: INITIATIVE. INFLUENCE. IMPACT.
SYNERGY 2026: INITIATIVE. INFLUENCE. IMPACT.
SYNERGY 2026: INITIATIVE. INFLUENCE. IMPACT.
SYNERGY 2026: INITIATIVE. INFLUENCE. IMPACT.
SYNERGY 2026: INITIATIVE. INFLUENCE. IMPACT.
SYNERGY 2026: INITIATIVE. INFLUENCE. IMPACT.
SYNERGY 2026: INITIATIVE. INFLUENCE. IMPACT.
SYNERGY 2026: INITIATIVE. INFLUENCE. IMPACT.
SYNERGY 2026: INITIATIVE. INFLUENCE. IMPACT.
SYNERGY 2026: INITIATIVE. INFLUENCE. IMPACT.
SYNERGY 2026: INITIATIVE. INFLUENCE. IMPACT.
SYNERGY 2026: INITIATIVE. INFLUENCE. IMPACT.
SYNERGY 2026: INITIATIVE. INFLUENCE. IMPACT.
SYNERGY 2026: INITIATIVE. INFLUENCE. IMPACT.
SYNERGY 2026: INITIATIVE. INFLUENCE. IMPACT.
SYNERGY 2026: INITIATIVE. INFLUENCE. IMPACT.
SYNERGY 2026: INITIATIVE. INFLUENCE. IMPACT.
SYNERGY 2026: INITIATIVE. INFLUENCE. IMPACT.
SYNERGY 2026: INITIATIVE. INFLUENCE. IMPACT.
SYNERGY 2026: INITIATIVE. INFLUENCE. IMPACT.
SYNERGY 2026: INITIATIVE. INFLUENCE. IMPACT.
SYNERGY 2026: INITIATIVE. INFLUENCE. IMPACT.
SYNERGY 2026: INITIATIVE. INFLUENCE. IMPACT.
SYNERGY 2026: INITIATIVE. INFLUENCE. IMPACT.
SYNERGY 2026: INITIATIVE. INFLUENCE. IMPACT.
SYNERGY 2026: INITIATIVE. INFLUENCE. IMPACT.
SYNERGY 2026: INITIATIVE. INFLUENCE. IMPACT.
SYNERGY 2026: INITIATIVE. INFLUENCE. IMPACT.
SYNERGY 2026: INITIATIVE. INFLUENCE. IMPACT.
SYNERGY 2026: INITIATIVE. INFLUENCE. IMPACT.
SYNERGY 2026: INITIATIVE. INFLUENCE. IMPACT.
SYNERGY 2026: INITIATIVE. INFLUENCE. IMPACT.
SYNERGY 2026: INITIATIVE. INFLUENCE. IMPACT.
SYNERGY 2026: INITIATIVE. INFLUENCE. IMPACT.
SYNERGY 2026: INITIATIVE. INFLUENCE. IMPACT.
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About SYNERGY

SYNERGY

Initiative. Influence. Impact.

Saturday, May 30, 2026

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PDT

Computer History Museum, Mountain View, CA

Leadership is no longer defined by title or tenure — it’s defined by the initiative you take and the impact you create. Synergy 2026 brings together Silicon Valley’s founders, executives, and ambitious professionals for a powerful showcase of modern leadership.

In a time of technological acceleration, economic reinvention, and evolving expectations of business, leaders must act boldly, build influence intentionally, and translate success into strategic impact. Through keynotes, panels, and interactive workshops, Synergy 2026 explores the full arc of leadership — from initiative, to influence, to building enterprises and communities that endure.

TRACK 1: INITIATIVE

Stepping Forward at Every Stage

TRACK 2: INFLUENCE

Building Credibility, Audience, and Authority

TRACK 3: IMPACT

Enterprise, Community, and Long-Term Value

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The Countdown Begins!

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CONFERENCE AGENDA

08:00 AM - 09:00 AM

Breakfast & Hosted Mentorship Tables

09:00 AM - 09:15 AM

Chair’s Opening Remarks - Zainab Jeewanjee

09:15 AM - 10:00 AM

Grand Keynote: State of the Tech Union: How AI & Bold Thinkers Shape the Next Decade

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Breakout Sessions I

The Initiative Advantage: How Builders Move Before the Market Does

The Influence Economy: Creators, AI & the Enterprise Marketing Shift

The Founder Arena: VC Funding & Entrepreneurship in the Age of AI

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Morning Keynote

12:00 PM

Lunch & Hosted Mentorship Tables

01:00 PM - 01:45 PM

Afternoon Keynote

01:50 PM - 02:10 PM

A Silicon Valley monologue

02:15 PM - 03:00 PM

Breakout Sessions II

From Voice to Venture: The Rise of Personal Brands

Getting Hired in Silicon Valley: What Actually Works (Young Professionals Track)

Cracking the Algorithm: What It Really Takes to Go Viral Today

03:15 PM - 04:00 PM

Breakout Sessions III

Alignment Meditation Session

The Future-Ready Leader

Power Moves in Big Tech

Young Professionals Mentorship Mixer

05:00 PM

Closing Remarks - OPEN President Faraz Hoodbhoy

BOOK A SPOT

Premium

Charter Member (Early Bird)

Free
  • Limited access to sessions
  • Complete registration form
  • Early access starting March 01, 2026
Sales end: May 30
Available

Early Bird

Student

$50
  • Only edu. email
  • Valid student ID required
Sales end: May 30
Available

Young Professional

$50
  • Public access
  • Specially for young professionals
Sales end: May 30
Available

Super Early Bird Attendee

$120
  • Public access
  • Access to all sessions
Sales end: Mar 31
Ended

Early Bird Attendee

$150
  • Public access
  • Access to all sessions
Sales end: Apr 13
Ended

Regular

Only Breakfast & Lunch mentorship

$120
  • Mentorship sessions focus
  • Includes breakfast and lunch
Sales end: May 30
Available

General Admission

$195
  • Public access at the door
  • Full conference access
Sales end: May 30
Available
Get Involved

Join the Core Team

Be at the heart of the action. Volunteer participation includes full conference access. Space is limited—apply today to secure your preferred leadership track.

Zainab Jeewanjee
CONFERENCE CHAIR

Zainab Jeewanjee

Partner

Insure123

MEET OUR SPEAKERS

Sabeer Bhatia

Sabeer Bhatia

Co-Founder

Hotmail & ShowReel

Aisha Sarwari

Aisha Sarwari

Director Reputation Communications

Coca-Cola US & Canada

Fahad Aziz

Fahad Aziz

President

OPEN SV Connect

Siara Nazir

Siara Nazir

Founder & AI Product Advisor

Inovient.io

Ahsan Rahman

Ahsan Rahman

Technical Lead

IBM Watson Orchestrate

Sofia Haq

Sofia Haq

Investor & CEO

Slauson & Co. | MWP

Shaaz Shabir

Shaaz Shabir

Managing Consultant

Org Committee

Eraj Ali

Eraj Ali

CEO

Bay Systems Consulting

Shahrbano

Shahrbano

Senior Analyst

ICONIQ | Track Chair

Mahdi Shahab

Mahdi Shahab

Quality Engineering Professional

San José State University

Sahar Farooq

Sahar Farooq

Founder & Student

Velocity Blade | UC Berkeley

Suleman Kazmi

Suleman Kazmi

Marketing Professional

NinjaOne

Nadeem Hussain

Nadeem Hussain

Tech Strategist & Author

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Amina Siddiqi

Amina Siddiqi

SEM & Product Marketing Specialist

Google

Farrukh Jilani

Farrukh Jilani

VP & Lead Product Manager

Wells Fargo

Arooba Kazmi

Arooba Kazmi

Content Strategist

Org Committee

Nishat Azeem

Nishat Azeem

Clinical Assistant Professor

UCSF | Org Committee

Hisham Abdelfattah

Hisham Abdelfattah

Executive Chef & Owner

El Halal Amigos

Irfan Rydhan

Irfan Rydhan

Founder & COO

HalalFest, Inc.

Kalsoom Lakhani

Kalsoom Lakhani

Co-founder & General Partner

i2i Ventures

Asima Khokhar

Asima Khokhar

Head of Programs, Payments Platforms

Google

Aanand Krishnan

Aanand Krishnan

Vice President

Oracle

Zainab Adil

Zainab Adil

Content Creator

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Komal Rizvi

Komal Rizvi

Singer, Actor & Entrepreneur

Komal's Gourmet Kitchen

Nadir Shah

Nadir Shah

Comedian, Creator & Marketer

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Erum A. Choudhry

Erum A. Choudhry

Founder & Managing Partner

Erum Choudhry Law, PC | Org Committee

Gulrukh Ahmed

Gulrukh Ahmed

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Crusoe

Salman Azhar

Salman Azhar

General Partner & Faculty

Azimuth Opportunity Fund | Duke University

Azfar Khan

Azfar Khan

Marketer & Content Creator

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Fatima Jafri

Fatima Jafri

Senior Associate General Counsel

Meta

Iram Mirza

Iram Mirza

Product & Design Leader

Netflix | Google (former)

Sarah Adeel

Sarah Adeel

Partnership & Innovation Leader

Twilio | Amazon | AWS

OUR INSPIRING MENTORS

Mentor
Saadia Khan

Saadia Khan

Founder & CEO

Indus Threads

Mentor
Raheel Bodla

Raheel Bodla

LinkedIn Lead Generation Expert

Mentorship

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