Dates
1–7 November 2026
Location
San Francisco & Silicon Valley
Format
Post-MBA Business Mission
Programme
Up to 12 executive-level business meetings
CEMBA Alumni Mission to Silicon Valley 2026
San Francisco & Silicon Valley · 1–7 November 2026
CEMBA Alumni invites graduates of the programme to join an exclusive post-MBA business mission to San Francisco and Silicon Valley — one of the world’s most influential ecosystems for technology, entrepreneurship, venture capital and business transformation.
This is not a traditional conference trip. It is a focused, week-long immersion designed for experienced managers, entrepreneurs and business leaders who want to understand how innovation is created, financed and scaled in practice.
The programme will combine executive-level business meetings, visits to technology and innovation organisations, discussions with founders and investors, and opportunities to exchange perspectives with fellow CEMBA alumni.
What to expect
The mission covers the themes that define Silicon Valley today: venture capital and startup ecosystems, artificial intelligence and cloud technologies, digital health and MedTech, mobility, logistics and platform business models, data analytics and machine learning, fintech and innovation banking, robotics, IoT and deep tech. Meetings are held at executive level, with founders, investors and senior leaders of global technology organisations.
Alongside the business programme, the week offers substantial time for executive networking with fellow CEMBA alumni — shared meals, travel and discussions that continue long after the mission ends.
Preliminary itinerary
Day 1 — Sunday, 1 November
Arrival in San Francisco
- Arrival of participants, individual transfer to the hotel and time to settle in. Optional exploration of San Francisco, including locations such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Pier 39, Union Square, Chinatown, Lombard Street and the Mission District.
Day 2 — Monday, 2 November
Venture capital, startups and innovation ecosystems
- The first full day will focus on how Silicon Valley identifies, funds and scales innovation.
- A central element of the programme is expected to be a visit to Plug and Play Tech Center, a global innovation platform connecting startups, corporations, investors, universities and public institutions.
- Additional meetings may include representatives of venture capital funds, accelerators and founder communities such as Hackers/Founders or Anorak Ventures.
- The day will conclude with a group welcome dinner.
Day 3 — Tuesday, 3 November
Digital health and the future of software development
- The programme will explore innovation in healthcare, MedTech, biotechnology and digital health.
- A potential meeting with Johnson & Johnson MedTech would provide insight into how technology is transforming patient access, clinical outcomes and healthcare delivery.
- The second part of the day may include a meeting with GitHub, focused on software collaboration, product development and the role of developer ecosystems in accelerating innovation.
- The programme may also include a short stop at the HP Garage in Palo Alto, widely regarded as the symbolic birthplace of Silicon Valley.
Day 4 — Wednesday, 4 November
AI, cloud platforms, mobility and logistics
- This day will examine technologies reshaping the operations and strategies of global organisations.
- Potential meetings include Microsoft, with a focus on artificial intelligence, Azure and digital transformation, and Uber, where discussions may address platform economics, mobility, logistics, micromobility and the transition toward zero-emission transportation.
Day 5 — Thursday, 5 November
Data, analytics and business intelligence
- The day will focus on the strategic importance of data infrastructure, analytics, machine learning and evidence-based decision-making.
- Potential meetings with companies such as Mozart Data and DataSelf will explore how organisations centralise, structure and use data to improve performance, reporting and executive decision-making.
Day 6 — Friday, 6 November
Innovation finance, impact and deep tech
- The final business day will examine how innovation-driven companies are financed and supported at different stages of growth.
- The programme may include meetings with HSBC Innovation Banking, focused on financial services for technology, life sciences and high-growth businesses, as well as Kiva, addressing fintech, financial inclusion and impact investing.
- A potential visit to Circuit Launch will provide exposure to a community working on robotics, IoT, virtual reality, electronic hardware and deep-tech solutions.
- The mission will conclude with a group farewell dinner.
Day 7 — Saturday, 7 November
Explore San Francisco and departure
- The final day will be available for individual exploration and return travel.
- Optional activities may include Alcatraz, Muir Woods, the Golden Gate Bridge, the California Academy of Sciences, the Exploratorium or a cruise around San Francisco Bay.
The programme is preliminary. Specific organisations and speakers remain subject to executive availability and may be replaced by organisations of a comparable profile and quality.
Indicative participation cost
- 20–24 participants — USD 3,292 per person
- 25–29 participants — USD 2,993 per person
- 30–34 participants — USD 2,792 per person
- 35–39 participants — USD 2,686 per person
- Single-room supplement — USD 656 per person
Prices are indicative and based on twin-room accommodation. Final pricing will depend on the confirmed number of participants and hotel availability.
Included
- Six nights at the four-star Stanford Court Nob Hill Hotel
- Breakfast and internet access
- Local group transportation during the official programme
- Organisation of executive-level business meetings
- Programme coordination and on-site support
- Welcome and farewell dinners
- Selected insurance and medical assistance coverage
- Pre-travel orientation and programme information
Not included
- International flights
- Airport transfers
- Meals not specified in the programme
- Optional cultural activities
- Personal travel insurance
- Visa and entry-related costs
- Personal hotel expenses
Join CEMBA Alumni in Silicon Valley
Go beyond observing innovation from a distance. Engage directly with the people, organisations and ideas shaping the future of technology and global business.
Register for the missionQuestions? Contact us at office@alumni.cemba.pl