Are you an immigrant looking for business growth or investment opportunities?
Join us for a special networking and wine reception to connect with founders, funders, entrepreneurs, small to medium business owners, and investors.
We are excited to host you at the gorgeous Hyatt Centric Santa Clara hotel with a nice pool view, serving wine, beer, soda, appetizers, fruits, and snacks. Additionally, we offer a professional photo session at this event to get your professional headshot for your business cards or website. *Check ticket options and details for photo session services.
You can’t find all these deals (wine, appetizers, professional headshots, and networking at the hotel) at any other events in the Bay Area.
This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with leaders from diverse backgrounds, discuss your business, share startup ideas, and present to potential investors.
You can publicly pitch your startup to attract investors, customers, co-founders, or team members. **For details, check the “Femigrants Pitch” ticket. Limited to 3 pitches! Pitch registration closes on August 10th, 2024. Please email us at events(at)femigrants(dot)com to learn more about pitch opportunities.
CONFIRMED PITCHES
*Two spots left for startup pitches. Sign up to pitch your startup at the founder and investor-focused event!
This event is open to ALL genders. Immigrants in corporations are welcome to join the event as well.
Bring your business cards and get ready to connect and collaborate! It is all about making meaningful connections and helping your business grow.
On behalf of the Femigrants Foundation, we would like to express our gratitude to Tina Walters and her team for partnering with us to co-sponsor this event at Hyatt Centric Santa Clara.
MENU (check the ticket details)
- Soda
- House Wine
- Domestic Beer
- Hummus and Toasted Pita Chips
- Domestic and Imported Cheeses
- Display of Crisp Garden Vegetables
- Whole Grain Mustard, Assorted Crackers
- Herb Ranch & Balsamic crème fraîche dips
- Tomato Marmalade, Marcona Almonds, Grapes
***Any additional alcoholic drinks requested beyond this selection will be charged to the guest separately.
VENUE: Hyatt Centric Santa Clara Hotel
DRESS CODE: Blue or navy casual business. No jeans, slippers, yoga pants.
AGE restriction is 21+.
****ID and ticket will be required at the check-in. We do not sell tickets at the door.
*****The registration closes at 12 PM, PST on FRI, August 23rd, 2024. Unfortunately, we won’t be able to accept any registrations after this deadline.
COMPLIMENTARY ACCESS
We provide complimentary access to event photographers (a limited number). To learn more about this opportunity and discuss the details, please email us at events(at)femigrants(dot)com
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This event is organized by AYTAKIN ALIYEVA, Forbes-Featured Community Builder and Founder of the Femigrants Foundation.
As the Founder of the Femigrants Foundation, Aytakin orchestrates exceptional event experiences in Silicon Valley, fostering meaningful connections among female immigrants from diverse backgrounds and equipping them with valuable career and business resources.
Having started her career from humble beginnings, Aytakin’s unwavering determination led her to excel in renowned Fortune 500 Tech companies such as Instagram, Oculus, NVIDIA, and HTC VIVE.
Aytakin’s impactful work as a community leader has earned her international recognition, including double gold awards from the prestigious Women Changing The World Awards. Additionally, she was honored as one of the Top 25 Female Influencers of 2023 by WomElle, solidifying her position as a trailblazer in her field.
Her compelling journey in cultivating the Femigrants community has garnered widespread attention, earning her media coverage in esteemed outlets such as Forbes, AP News, Yahoo Finance, US Reporter, Washington Times, Economic Insider, Intuit, Huffmag, London Daily Post, and more.
WHAT TO EXPECT?
- Beverage & appetizers: Enjoy house wine, beer, soda, various salads, fruits, and snacks
- Business promotion: Talk about your business and services to find new clients.
- Startup pitch: Pitch your startup and find investors, co-founders, and teammates.
- Inspiration: Get inspired and feel supported by immigrant peers in the community.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This event is open to the public focusing on bringing together immigrant and expat leaders of all genders, diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, and experiences living or working in the Bay Area.
Whether you’re seeking mentorship, partnership, collaboration, investment opportunities, or simply aiming to enhance your visibility in the entrepreneurial community, this event offers the ideal setting to make meaningful strides toward your goals.
*Even if you are not an immigrant, but aspire to support and promote diversity and inclusion, you can also benefit from participating in this event. This gathering promises to be an enriching experience for all who attend. We unite to foster a community where every voice is heard, and every journey is celebrated.
Side Note:
Our event attendees are immigrants and expats working at Fortune 500 Tech companies in Silicon Valley (Google, Meta, Netflix, Cisco, Paypal, Linkedin, Instagram, ServiceNow, Zoom, Youtube, Roblox, Pinterest ,and more), Startup Founders, Investors, Social Media Influencers, and Small Business Owners living or working in the Bay Area.
IMPORTANT!
*Please note that NO tickets will be available for purchase at the door. Please register on the Eventbrite before attending the event. ID will be required at the check-in.
Disclaimer: Unregistered guests who arrive without their tickets and proper identification will NOT be able to proceed with the check-in clearance process.
WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?
You will have the great opportunity to connect with global immigrant leaders including but not limited to small to medium business owners, startup founders, entrepreneurs, investors, executives, and successful immigrants working at Fortune 500 Tech companies.
**Age restriction 21+ . ID will be required at the check-in.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE TICKET PRICE?
Depending on your ticket selection, you may receive a choice of wine, beer, or soda, along with appetizers, fruits, chips, dips, and crackers.
*Any additional alcoholic drinks requested beyond this selection will be charged to the guest separately.
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[ Femigrants (501c3) is a global community of diverse female immigrants in business and STEAM in Silicon Valley. We connect immigrant women to business and career growth resources through unique and memorable event experiences. ]
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Opportunity to Shine: Feature Your Business or Service!
If you’re interested in promoting your company or service to a diverse and powerful community, consider becoming a sponsor for this event or our future gatherings.
Please email events@femigrants.com with the subject line “Femigrants Wine Reception_Sponsorship” to learn more about our sponsorship packages.
***The sponsorship package for this event starts from $700.
Unlock the opportunity to be featured on Femigrants’ website, social media, and newsletter, and gain direct access to our community!
Contact us now to learn more about the benefits of sponsoring Femigrants’ event.
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT TERMS
*You and your guest must be 21+ with ID or over to attend this event. Your guest should buy a separate ticket.
Political and Religious Discourse:
Femigrants Foundation is a nonpartisan organization (501c3).
*The Femigrants Foundation does not endorse any political or religious viewpoints, and we do not approve of any discussions or speeches about political issues or religion.
We encourage all members, participants, volunteers, speakers, and sponsors to respect this principle and engage in dialogue that aligns with our mission of empowerment, connection, and support for female immigrants.
Assumption of Responsibility:
By participating in this event, you acknowledge your responsibility for any accidents or damages that may be caused by your actions. Furthermore, you agree not to hold the Femigrants Foundation or any of the event supporters accountable for any losses, damages, injuries, or unforeseeable incidents.
Speaker Substitutions or Cancellations:
You acknowledge that Femigrants Foundation is not liable for circumstances that may require the substitution or cancellation of scheduled speakers.
Media Release:
In the course of your participation in the event, you grant Femigrants Foundation permission to capture photographs and videos for event documentation and promotional purposes.
By registering for Femigrants events, you grant permission for your photos and videos to be featured in news media, news articles, or related media outlets for marketing purposes.
Your agreement also acknowledges the potential inclusion of visual content captured during the event in various Femigrants’ media outlets, including but not limited to Femigrants’ website, social media platforms, newsletters, and other promotional materials.
Consent to Email Communication:
By registering for this event, you consent to receive email communications from the Femigrants Foundation and its affiliated programs regarding event updates and information that may be of interest to you.
Non-Refundable Tickets:
Please be aware that tickets for this event are non-refundable. In the event that you are unable to attend, you retain the option to transfer your ticket to a friend or team member who can attend in your stead. Please, email events@femigrants.com to transfer your ticket. A minimum of 3 days before the event is required to transfer your ticket to your friend or colleague. We do not accept last-minute requests.
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DONATION OPPORTUNITIES
Your tax-deductible donation supports our mission to help immigrant women of diverse backgrounds achieve their professional goals and successfully integrate into the new community they join.
Please email contact@femigrants.com for donation opportunities.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
We have the below volunteer roles to join our growing team
- Photographer (3 roles)
- Community Manager (5 roles)
- Event Coordinator (1 role)
- Event Administrator (1 role)
- Social Media Marketing (5 roles)
- Content Creator (3 roles)
- Graphic Designer (2 roles)
- Video Editor (2 roles)
- Team Lead (1 role)
Depending on the volunteer role, we expect volunteers to contribute 10-12 hours per week to prepare for the event before the event date. Please, consider that all volunteers mentioned above roles are NOT one-time contributions only on the event date. If you think that you have the bandwidth to devote 10-12 hours per week to support the Femigrants’ team with the event preparation please fill out the Femigrants’ Volunteer Application form
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SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES
At Femigrants, we have speaking opportunities to join our events as keynote, panel, and fireside chat speakers.
Please, fill out the Femigrants’ Speaker Application Form to join our events as a speaker.
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