🏆 Fremont Tech Week Day 1: Industry and Policy

Fremont Tech Week 2026 🏆 The first-of-its-kind annual civic tech event in Fremont — officially recognized with a proclamation from Mayor Raj Salwan. Innovate Bay is proud to bring Fremont Tech Week to the happiest city in the US — uniting founders, industry leaders, educators, policymakers, and the broader community for a week of innovation, collaboration, and momentum. Join us as we showcase the people, ideas, and industries shaping the future of Fremont and beyond. Monday — Industry & Policy 🏭 Focus: Advanced Manufacturing, Mobility, Logistics, Workplace Innovation We kick off the week by spotlighting the industries powering Fremont’s economy. From advanced manufacturing to next-gen mobility and logistics, this day brings together operators, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore how innovation and policy intersect to drive growth. 🏆 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Registration & Networking 🍷 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Opening Remarks with Yajing Zhang, President Ladany, and Rohan Brown Yajing Zhang is Vice Mayor of Fremont, leading initiatives that support economic growth, innovation, and community development across the city.President Nick Ladany is President of San Francisco Bay University, focused on advancing education, innovation, and global academic partnerships.Rohan Brown is Founder and Managing Director of Innovate Bay, supporting founders and investors through community, capital, and ecosystem building.This opening session sets the tone for the day, highlighting the intersection of academia, innovation, and venture while outlining a shared vision for regional growth and collaboration. 🔥 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM Industry and Policy Fireside with President Ladany and Deputy Treasurer Khaim Morton President Nick Ladany is President of San Francisco Bay University, focused on advancing education, innovation, and global academic partnerships.Khaim Morton is California Deputy Treasurer, supporting economic development, public finance, and statewide investment initiatives.This fireside explores the intersection of industry and policy, highlighting how public and private sectors collaborate to drive innovation, economic growth, and long-term regional impact. 🧑‍⚖️ 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM America the Entrepreneurial: Unlocking Opportunity with Cameron Law of Right to Start Cameron Law is a Sacramento-based startup ecosystem builder and entrepreneur. He leads the Carlsen Center and co-founded Traction Lab, focusing on founder growth and access to capital. Learn how entrepreneurship is being reimagined as a civic right and how barriers for aspiring founders are being removed. 🔋 12:20 PM - 12:50 PM Hardware Survives Reality — Powering the Electrified Frontier with Amy Barzdukas of Delta Electronics Delta Electronics powers electrification and AI through disciplined hardware—efficient power conversion, thermal systems, and grid integration. This session highlights East Bay innovation. Led by Amy Barzdukas, an award-winning B2B marketing leader skilled in strategy, demand generation, and transformation, blending technical depth, leadership, and a bias for action across global technology markets. 💻 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM Semiconductor Workforce Innovation in the Age of AI with Dr. Rose-Margaret Ekeng-Itua, Arlen Chou of Golden Altos Corporation, and Robert Sanger of SEMI Foundation Learn how AI is reshaping the semiconductor workforce—transforming roles, closing skills gaps, and enabling future-ready talent. This panel features Dr. Rose-Margaret Ekeng-Itua, a leader in smart manufacturing and workforce innovation; Arlen Chou of Golden Altos Corporation; and Robert Sanger of SEMI Foundation, sharing insights on building the next generation of talent. 💼 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM Planning the AI-Enabled Workplace with Jon Schramm of MillerKnoll Jon Schramm is part of MillerKnoll’s Global Research & Planning team, focused on creating better spaces to live, work, learn, and heal. This session explores how AI is shaping the future of the workplace and how organizations can plan for more adaptive, human-centered environments. 🧠 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM Human Intelligence + Artificial Intelligence = Leadership Intelligence with Nida Mehtab, Geraldine Woloch Addamine, Madhuri Gore, and Lily Jamppol On this panel, Nida Mehtab Gillio, Founder and CEO of Goalytics, together with Geraldine Woloch Addamine, Madhuri Gore, and Lily Jamppol, will explore the future of integrating human insight into innovation and technology to build more effective and impactful solutions. 🌉 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM The "Hard Tech" Triple-Threat with Stephen Baiter, Donovan Lazaro, Brandon Cardwell, and Angela Tsui Stephen Baiter leads East Bay Economic Development Alliance, driving regional economic growth, partnerships, and innovation across industries.Donovan Lazaro represents the City of Fremont, advancing economic development, business growth, and strategic citywide innovation initiatives.Brandon Cardwell supports the City of Livermore’s economic strategy, focusing on business attraction, growth, and regional competitiveness efforts.Angela Tsui represents the City of Newark, working on economic development, community growth, and fostering local business ecosystems.This panel explores hard tech’s role in economic infrastructure, highlighting how cities collaborate to drive innovation, investment, and long-term regional resilience across the East Bay. 🍻 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Innovate Bay Happy Hour at Pour Decisions Fremont (21+ Event) RSVP here: https://luma.com/ftw2026-d1-hh ​​Events hosted by San Francisco Bay University and Innovate Bay may be photographed, recorded, or documented for promotional, educational, and archival purposes. 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