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Welcome to SVTIC: A Global Call to Action

The Silicon Valley Technology Innovation Conference (SVTIC) is more than an event—it’s a movement. In an era of urgent challenges, from climate change to economic disparity, SVTIC stands as a beacon for global collaboration, open dialogue, and transformative innovation.

Together, we unite visionary leaders, organizations, and communities to drive impactful solutions that combat climate change, stimulate sustainable economic growth, foster global peace, and restore our planet to its original glory.

Your participation is the key to a brighter, greener future for generations to come.

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Who Is Sustainable Society? 

Sustainable Society is a knowledge-sharing organization dedicated to promoting global sustainability.

Through collaborative education and scientific research, we aim to foster innovation, enhance human resources, benefit the environment, and establish strong international coalitions.

Our ultimate mission is to combat climate change, revive compassion within humanity, and safeguard our precious Mother Earth for future generations.

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2012 Silicon Valley Technology Innovation Conference (SVTIC) 

Thursday & Friday, October 4–5, 2012

Fairmont Hotel, San Jose, California

The Sustainable Society proudly presents the 2012 SVTIC event—a two-day collaborative forum bringing together government officials, university researchers, and industry leaders.

This event also serves as a celebration of excellence, honoring individuals, businesses, charities, and organizations for their distinguished leadership and achievements in sustainability and innovation.

Join us on October 4th and 5th to network with 800 leaders from diverse sectors and explore exhibits from 50 innovative organizations. Engage in collaborative discussions on cloud computing, business intelligence, green technology, life sciences, social media, and venture capital as we brainstorm impactful solutions to combat climate change and stimulate a sustainable global economy.

The conference will take place at the Fairmont San Jose Hotel, located in the heart of Silicon Valley—the world’s epicenter of innovation and technology.

Mission of the 2012 SVTIC Event

"The 2012 Silicon Valley Technology Innovation Conference (SVTIC) was created out of an urgent need to provide a platform for today’s innovative leaders to come together, raise awareness, and educate one another on the global crises facing our planet."

Chris Christie Chou, Founder, Sustainable Society

Topics Covered at the 2012 SVTIC Event

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    Cloud Computing

    Cloud Infrastructure and Big Data Effects

  • Laptop on a wooden table displays a world map with various colorful financial graphs and data, including line and bar charts. The background features a blurred cityscape, suggesting a financial or economic theme.

    Business Intelligence

    Integrated Systems and XBRL & GRI Reporting

  • Bronze bull statue in dynamic pose, set against the backdrop of a neoclassical building with large columns. Glowing lines and abstract digital patterns surround the bull, suggesting movement and energy.

    Venture Capital

    Vision and Recognition

  • Industrial facility with large white tanks labeled H2 under a blue sky with clouds. The tanks are surrounded by greenery in the foreground, suggesting an eco-friendly energy source, likely hydrogen.

    Green Technology

    Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency

  • A doctor wearing a virtual reality headset and a mask interacts with a digital interface displaying medical holograms and diagrams, including heart and brain imagery, in a modern medical facility.

    Life Sciences

    Latest Inventions and Alternative Healthcare

  • Two people are filming a video in a bright room. A woman in a yellow shirt holds a wooden bowl, gesturing towards it, while a man in a green shirt gives a thumbs up. A smartphone on a ring light stand and a laptop are visible.

    Social Media

    Social Impact and The Next Generation of Economy

Joint Presentations at the 2012 SVTIC Event

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    Participating Cities

    Mayors of Mountain View, Menlo Park, and Sunnyvale, California, USA

    Learn More
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    Corporate and Organizational Participants

    GE Energy

    SAP

    NetSuite

    Intel

    VMware

    IBM

    Deloitte Tax LLP

    Applied Ventures

    Wells Fargo Bank

    Adaptive Planning

    Armanino LLP

    Prescience International

    Janssen Labs by Johnson & Johnson

    UC Davis

    Dian Grueneich Consulting

    Royse Law Firm

    Proformative

    Foley & Lardner LLP

    URS

    Coulomb Technologies

    Silver Spring Networks

    Venrock

    Racepoint Group

    WebFilings

    PushToTest

    Farmatic Inc

    Learn More
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    Supporting Organizations

    TechAmerica

    SVForum

    CalCPA

    Sustainable Silicon Valley

    And many more...

    Learn More

Speakers’ Pictures and Bios

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Armanino McKenna LLP Logo
City of Sunnyvale CA Logo
Intel Logo
Janssen Labs Logo
NetSuite Logo
Prescience International Logo
Silver Spring Networks Logo
Sustainable Silicon Valley Logo
SVForum Logo
Venrock Logo
VMware Logo

Conference Agenda

A two-day conference agenda for October 4th and 5th, outlining registration, sessions on cloud computing, business intelligence, renewable energy, healthcare technologies, and social impact, with panel discussions, keynote speeches, and breaks.

General Registration

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Members of the following associated organizations were eligible for a $200 early bird registration discount with a promotion code:

• Churchill Club

• Prescience International

• SVForum

• CalCPA

• FountainBlue

• AMLLP

• Sustainable Silicon Valley

• Berkeley Alumni

• Harvard Alumni

• Carnegie Mellon Alumni

• Presidio MBA

• And more...


Register Here

(Registration is now closed.)

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2012 SVTIC Exhibition Expo

Are you interested in showcasing your innovative technology at the 2012 SVTIC Exhibition Expo?

Exhibition Package

For just $5,000, exhibitors received:

• A dedicated exhibition table

• Two tickets to the full event

• Two extra guest passes for each dinner event ("Venture Capital" and "Social Media")

• A 3-minute promotional advertisement on the website and during the event

• Participation in a speed-dating contest with exciting prizes

• Access to entertainment at the iconic Circle of Palms

Register Here
(Registration is now closed.)

Sponsorship Prospectus

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Driving Directions and Parking

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Fairmont Hotel San Jose

170 South Market Street, San Jose, CA 95113

Telephone: 408-998-1900,

Toll Free: 866-540-4493

Fax: 408-287-1648

Email: sanjose@fairmont.com

Website: www.fairmont.com

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Driving Directions

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    From Norman Y. Mineta International Airport (SJC)

    - From the airport exit, turn right onto Guadalupe Parkway (HWY 87 South).
    - Stay on Guadalupe Parkway (HWY 87 South) until you reach the Park Avenue exit.
    - Turn left onto Park Avenue and continue driving for three blocks.
    - Turn right onto South Market Street.
    - Make U-Turn around Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park.
    - Fairmont Hotel San Jose will be on your right between San Carlos Street and San Fernando Street.

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    From the North on Highway 101 (San Francisco)

    - Exit Highway 101 South on Guadalupe Parkway (HWY 87 South)
    - Stay on Guadalupe Parkway (HWY 87 South) until you reach the Park Avenue exit.
    - Turn left onto Park Avenue and continue driving for three blocks.
    - Turn right onto South Market Street.
    - Make a U-Turn around Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park.
    - Fairmont Hotel San Jose will be on your right between San Carlos Street and San Fernando Street.

  • People walk along a boardwalk near a large wooden roller coaster on a sunny day. The scene includes flags, palm trees, and several folks enjoying the fairground atmosphere under a clear blue sky.

    From the North on Highway 280 (San Francisco)

    - Exit Highway 280 South on Vine street/Almaden Boulevard.
    - Turn left the first light (Almaden Boulevard).
    - Turn right at the forth light (San Carlos Street).
    - Turn left at the second light (Market Street).
    - Fairmont Hotel San Jose will be on your right between San Carlos Street and San Fernando Street.

  • An ornate, green iron gate with stone columns and spherical lamps, leading to a pathway lined with trees. The sky is clear and blue, and a few people walk in the distance.

    From the North on Highway 880 (Oakland/Fremont/Hayward)

    - Exit Highway 880 South on Downtown/First Street and turn left
    - Turn right on Julian Street.
    - Turn left on Market Street.
    - Fairmont Hotel San Jose will be on your right between San Carlos Street and San Fernando Street.

  • A large, ornate Victorian mansion with multiple gables and a wraparound porch is surrounded by lush greenery and colorful flower baskets. The sky is clear and sunny.

    From the South on Highway 680 or Highway 280

    - Get on HWY 87 North (Guadalupe Parkway).
    - Stay on Guadalupe for a ¼ mile until you reach the Downtown/ Santa Clara Street exit.
    - Get off on Santa Clara Street and turn right/
    - Turn right on Market Street.
    - Make a U-Turn around Plaza de Cesar Chavez.
    - Fairmont Hotel San Jose will be on your right between San Carlos Street and San Fernando Street.

  • A hand holds up two Disneyland tickets in front of the entrance to Disneyland. The entrance is decorated with autumn-themed adornments, and the iconic train station building is visible in the background.

    From the South on Highway 101 (Los Angeles)

    - Get on HWY 101 North.
    - Get on HWY 85 North.
    - Exit on HWY 87 North (Guadalupe Parkway).
    - Stay on Guadalupe Parkway for ¼ mile until you reach the Downtown/Santa Clara Street exit.
    - Turn right onto Santa Clara Street.
    - Turn right onto Market Street.
    - Stay on Market Street for two blocks and circle Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park.
    - Fairmont Hotel San Jose will be on your right between San Carlos Street and San Fernando Street.

The 2025 SVTIC Conference will take place November 9–11, 2025, in a dynamic online format. Join us for this inspiring global event as we advance sustainability together.

Mark Your Calendars!

Registration opens August 2025—stay tuned for updates and secure your spot early!

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