Silicon Valley Mayors’ Breakfast: 5 Mayors Unite for a Rare Exchange About Economic Transformation and the Major Sporting Events of 2026

The Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Silicon Valley Mayors’ Breakfast. The signature
event, regional leadership forum, bringing together mayors, executives, and community stakeholders to
explore regional opportunities and needs. This year’s critical theme: The 2026 Games & Beyond:
Preparing for Economic Transformation and the Major Sporting Events of 2026.
As Silicon Valley enters a period of rapid change — shaped by AI acceleration, workforce disruption,
global competition, and the arrival of the Super Bowl LX and FIFA World Cup 2026 — regional
coordination has never been more essential. The Mayors Breakfast will be 60 days countdown to Super
Bowl 60, and a week after the FIFA World Cup Draw. This year’s Mayors Breakfast will provide an
unprecedented multi-city conversation about the future of the Bay Area and the strategies required to
keep Silicon Valley at the forefront of innovation, economic resilience, and global leadership, while
ensuring a thriving community for the residents and businesses. In addition, the past sports and events
committee of the chamber was revived and rebranded to The Games. As major sporting events
come to the Bay Area, the committee will leverage them to bring greater economic and community
benefit at the local and regional level.
The SV’s Mayors Breakfast will provide a unique opportunity to network with other small businesses,
regional businesses, and civic leaders.
This Year’s Program Features:
• Silicon Valley Mayors Include: Lisa Gillmor, Mayor of Santa Clara ---Liang-Fang “Liang” Chao,
Mayor of Cupertino ---Carmen Montano, Mayor of Milpitas ---Ellen Kamei, Mayor of Mountain
View ---Larry Klein, Mayor of Sunnyvale
• Opening Remarks and Moderation by: Harbir K Bhatia, CEO of the Silicon Valley Chamber of
Commerce, and Tom Zahiralis - Market President & Publisher of The Silicon Valley Business
Journal
• Special Insights About the FIFA World Cup Draw and 60 Days to Super Bowl 60 by: Zaileen
Janmohamed, CEO, Bay Area Host Committee, and Chris Dangerfield, San Jose Earthquakes Hall
of Famer
• Program Format: Opening Remarks, Special Insights, City Overviews and Panel discussion!

A Critical Moment for Silicon Valley’s Future
The Silicon Valley region stands at a historic crossroads. As Ai and automation are reshaping the
workforce. Cost-of-living pressures continue to rise. Businesses are struggling to hire, and residents
affected by AI-driven layoffs are seeking new pathways. Meanwhile, major global sporting events are
expected to bring millions of visitors and unprecedented economic opportunity to the Bay Area. Santa
Clara County includes 15 cities, and five key city leaders will come together at this event to outline how

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Silicon Valley can collectively prepare for economic shifts and maximize the benefits of the 2026 global
spotlight.
Silicon Valley and Santa Clara at the Center of the Global Stage
The City of Santa Clara will host both the Super Bowl LX and multiple FIFA World Cup 2026 matches at
Levi’s Stadium—a rare, possibly once-in-a-lifetime combination for any U.S. city. Santa Clara’s new
branding, “Where the Mission Meets the Moment,” reflects both its heritage and its unique position as
the epicenter of these events.
In 2016, despite Levi’s Stadium hosting Super Bowl 50, much of the economic impact—nearly 60%—
went to San Francisco due to name recognition and legacy perception. Santa Clara and San Jose received
less than one-third of the benefit. With both FIFA and the Super Bowl returning in 2026, expectations for
significantly greater economic impact across the
"For the cities of Silicon Valley to meet the future strong and ready, we must work differently! People
and businesses live, work, and thrive across Silicon Valley, not just one city. To address the major
economic shifts and leverage the major sporting events of 2026, greater collaboration is critical! Now
more than ever, it's not an option. It's critical! "- Harbir Bhatia, CEO of Silicon Valley Chamber of
Commerce
The Mayors’ Breakfast will highlight:
• The strategies to leverage Super Bowl LX and FIFA World Cup 2026 for the cities in South Bay,
Silicon Valley.
• How Silicon Valley can leverage global events to strengthen the region
• Opportunities for small businesses, hospitality, and tourism
• The impact of AI-driven workforce changes on local business and employment
• How cities are preparing for and addressing impact of economic volatility and technological
disruption
• Impact on regional needs elements like Housing, transportation, development, and long-term
urban planning

This event offers a rare, consolidated look at how five major Silicon Valley cities and regional leaders are
addressing or coordinating responses to the challenges and opportunities of the next decade.
Event Details
• Event: Silicon Valley Mayors’ Breakfast:
• Theme: The Games of 2026 and Beyond: Preparing for the Economic Transformation and the
2026 Games
• Date & Time: December 11, 2025 8:30 AM, Doors Open 8:00 AM
• Location: Marriott, 2700 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95054,
• Media Check-In: 7:45 AM
• Interviews Available: CEO, Mayors, Council Members, City Managers, Guests, Chamber
Leadership, Guest Speakers

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• Website: Tinyurl.com/SVC-MB
• Registration: Eventbrite Link
• Press RSVP and Sponsorship Inquiries: info@thesvcc.org
• Press Contact: Jaya Gautam/Christy: Info@thesvcc.org | 408 569 9240 | 408 244 8244
Notable Attendees If Interested In Interviewing:
• Harbir K Bhatia CEO of Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce, and Tom Zahiralis - Market
President & Publisher of The Silicon Valley Business Journal, Zaileen Janmohamed, CEO, Bay
Area Host Committee, Chris Dangerfield, San Jose Earthquakes Hall of Famer.
• Council Members and Staff of Santa Clara, Cupertino, Milpitas, Sunnyvale, Mountain View,
and others
• Elected Officials, Corporate Partners, Sponsors, SCU Students, NE University, Santa Clara Unified
School Board Members
• The Games Commi`ee Leadership—co-chairs Jan Eric Nordmo--US Soccer Federapon Coach
Educator, Kevin Moore-Consultant and Former Vice Mayor of Santa Clara, Chamber Board
Members, CEO, Elected OFicials, Corporate Partners, Sponsors, SCU & Students, NE
University & Students, Santa Clara Unified School Board Members, The Games Committee
Leadership—co-chairs Jan Eric Nordmo---US Soccer Federation Coach Educator, co-chair
Kevin Moore---Consultant and Former Vice Mayor of Santa Clara, and co-chair Harbir
Bhatia CEO of SVCC, and others leadership. Advisors: Easy Perez - former Professional
Earthquake Soccer Players, Rotary President. Winston Ashby-CEO of PARTI Antibullying
Program, Deanna Tryon from SV OFice of Protocol
• Chamber of Commerce Board Members: Chair Franchesca Lacanlale Regional Director of
Oppons for All, Joe Siecinski-CEO Brainshare Mentors, Doron Noyman-VP KeyPoint Credit Union,

Misha Homara-CEO of Tricore Panels, Savinder Singh-CSO of Selecpva Systems, Arman Eghbali-
CEO of 101Voice, Mike Wallace- Fund Development of SCU, Alice Village-Regional Director 3

Nickels, Elnaz Masoom- CEO of Masoom Law Firm
• Corp Partners: Applied Materials, Valley Water, KeyPoint Credit Union, 49ers, Suqer Health, UPS
Alameda, Intel

About the Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce
The Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce is the leading business organization for the region, committed
to economic vitality, small business growth, and innovation. As a convener, catalyst, and champion for
the regional economy, the Chamber fosters collaboration across cities, industries, and community
sectors to ensure Silicon Valley remains a global hub for innovation, technology, entrepreneurship, and
opportunity. In a diverse, minority-majority region, culture, community, and commerce intersect to
drive economic growth. From semiconductor pioneers to today’s AI trailblazers, from major retailers to
family-owned businesses, the Chamber has long served as the connector linking small businesses and
entrepreneurs, innovators, policy makers, educators, community, and investors—long before
“Silicon Valley” was a household term. Join us we work to continue to shape the future for a thriving
Silicon Valley for All.

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About the Silicon Valley Business Journal
The Silicon Valley Business Journal serves as a vital resource for business professionals, entrepreneurs,
and investors in the Silicon Valley area. It covers a wide range of topics, including technology, finance,
real estate, and local economic developments. The journal aims to lead the business and economic
conversation in Silicon Valley, offering insights that are crucial for decision-making in the fast-paced business environment of the region.