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This March, SVLG and member SAP co-hosted a design thinking session for members of SVLG's ERG/BRG Consortium. The session aimed to foster creativity, explore diverse perspectives, and produce innovative solutions for the complex issues faced by ERGs/BRGs. svlg.org/driving-innova…

SVLG member IBM recently released a new study on Skills for a Sustainable Future. The report shows an increasing demand for professionals with a balance of digital and green skills and analyzes how these shifts will impact workers across the economy. burningglassinstitute.org/research/skill…

Autonomous trucking will improve road safety and efficiency and be more environmentally friendly. New research by SVLG member Aurora finds that autonomous trucking could increase energy efficiency by up to 32% relative to traditional trucking. ir.aurora.tech/news-events/pr…

Today is the start of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. It’s a time to honor the rich culture of the diverse communities of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders but also recognize the significance of continuing our commitment to creating a more inclusive future. #APAHM

'We applaud the Senate Committee for advancing #SB1298 (Dave Cortese), which will unleash a new era of Silicon Valley innovation, create thousands of new jobs, support California’s ambitious electrification goals, and fuel economic growth to benefit [...]” svlg.org/senate-committ…

As we gear up for SVLG’s 4th Annual Inclusion and Belonging Summit, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our Accelerator Sponsor, Notre Dame de Namur University. Your support is crucial in helping us explore the evolving landscape of diversity, equity, and inclusion. svlg.org/the-new-face-o…

California has been a first-mover in developing and adopting AI technology. Now, new data affirms that San Francisco and San Jose are the nation’s top AI hot spots – with potential for explosive growth in the remainder of 2024. svlg.org/new-research-s…

Join us on May 1st at 10:00 AM PT for a groundbreaking discussion with Liane Randolph, Chair of the CARB, on CA's clean air initiatives, including the Low Carbon Fuel Standard and the Advanced Clean Fleets Zero Emission Vehicle Trucking rule. svlg.org/events/driving…

Special thanks to SVLG member company, SAP, for hosting this year's SVLG Inclusion and Belonging Summit at their SF location on May 30! Join us as we highlight philanthropy, sustainable tech careers, and the current state of DEI in Silicon Valley. svlg.org/the-new-face-o…

Yesterday, Tim McRae enlightened the audience at Nasdaq’s SF Climate Week Conference. During his keynote on Climate as Catalyst for Innovation, he delved into how climate is spurring innovation, driving the adoption of sustainable practices and reshaping business models.

In the Bloomberg Law, Tim McRae, emphasized the potential impact of #SB1298 (@DaveCortese), stating, 'We think this will cause thousands of jobs in the state and ensure infrastructure reliability, and maintain the state’s digital economic competitiveness.' news.bloomberglaw.com/energy/silicon…

Join SVLG member SAP on May 15 for their WiDS @ SAP The Power of Data Science and AI for a Better World virtual event to hear from accomplished women. The event will focus on the integral role of data science in the global current reality.

Sign up at events.sap.com/wids-at-sap-20…

A new analysis from the University of Maryland shows that Silicon Valley is still the nation's leading AI hotspot, with San Francisco and San Jose accounting for explosive job growth in Q1 2024 alone. axios.com/2024/04/16/ai-…

The Biden Administration recently released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for small businesses to apply for funding to develop innovative ideas or technologies for the commercial microelectronics market. nist.gov/news-events/ne…

Last week, Tim McRae, SVLG's SVP of Sustainable Growth, participated in a panel discussion at the California Lawyers Association's Energy Law Conference. The panel discussed the significant energy legislation in California in the past five years.

In March, employers in the Bay Area and California experienced significant job growth and are expected to continue to experience robust long-term growth due to the emergence of artificial intelligence companies.

👉 siliconvalley.com/2024/04/19/bay…

A #2024ClimateBond is crucial for CA’s progress toward #ClimateResilience . It would fund renewable energy projects, infrastructure improvements, and coastal defenses, safeguarding communities against rising seas while accelerating a sustainable future. California Governor

Today, SVLG SVP of Technology & Innovation Peter Leroe-Muñoz spoke at San José State University’s The Future of Artificial Intelligence event and shared a snapshot of the Sacramento and regional policy engagements of SVLG’s Institute of California AI Policy (ICAP). Thank you, SJSU, for having us!

Today, SVLG CEO Ahmad Thomas joined San José State University’s The Future of Artificial Intelligence where the panel gave valuable insights on how AI is being leveraged to address real-world problems and improve the research and teaching, and how to shape the responsible advancement of AI.