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FEMIGRANTS ANNUAL FORUM 2026

AI, CAPITAL, & CROSS-BORDER PARTNERSHIP

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27, Feb 2026

Mountain View, California

GLOBAL LEADERS. UNIQUE EXPERIENCE.

The only room in Silicon Valley where 300+ global founders, Fortune 500 executives, venture capitalists, & diplomats gather to build the future of AI, capital, and cross-border partnerships.
Our Philosophy

People first & a Unique Experience

Femigrants is built on two pillars: people first & a unique experience. We don’t optimize for crowd size. We optimize for who is in the room and how it feels to be there.
That’s why we choose QUALITY OVER QUANTITY — always!
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One Forum. Two Powerful Outcomes.

For Founders & Leaders

  • Unlock Capital: Pitch directly to VCs and Angels in curated speeddating sessions.
  • Access the Unreachable: Network with C-Suite executives from NVIDIA, Google, and Apple who don’t attend general mixers.
  • Scale Globally: Get policy insights directly from 8+ Consuls General shaping cross-border trade.

For Brands & Partners

  • Recruit Elite Talent: Access a pre-vetted pool of high-performance immigrant leaders and technical founders.
  • Own the Narrative: Position your brand as a thought leader in AI innovation and global workforce diversity.
  • Direct Lead Gen: Receive post-event opt-in data (Name, Title, Company) to fuel your Q1 pipeline.

DIPLOMATS, INVESTORS, ENTREPRENEURS, & EXECUTIVES

CONNECT WITH GLOBAL LEADERS

Global Diplomats

Consul Generals from Austria, Brazil, Denmark, Japan, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Norway, and Uruguay bring a cross-border and policy-driven perspective, enabling international collaboration and global market access for founders and enterprises.

investors

Venture leaders from firms such as Unshackled VC, Suncoast Ventures, and Silicon Valley Ventures create direct access to capital, strategic guidance, and investor–founder alignment for scalable growth.

Founders

Founders, CEOs, & C-level executives from companies like Knightscope, Fastly, and Everest Systems bring real-world execution insights while opening doors to partnerships, pilots, and enterprise collaboration.

C-Level Executives

Executives & senior leaders from OpenAI, Apple, ServiceNow, Meta, and TransUnion offer decision-maker insights on AI, platforms, data, and monetization—giving attendees direct exposure to leaders shaping global tech strategy.

Femigrants Story

From Survival Mode to Global Impact: The Story Behind a 30,000-Member Community

Our community was founded by Aytakin Aliyeva, who moved to Silicon Valley with just $300, begging for low-income jobs espite her Western education and successful career back in her home country. 

She had no access to the global leaders’ networks or financial resources that could accelerate her career or business idea.

Coming to Silicon Valley with big hopes and the American Dream, Aytakin found herself in a devastating position, walking door to door in San Francisco asking for waiter, dishwasher, and elder care jobs.

Without connections to guide her path, it took her five years to secure her first corporate role at Instagram that matched her experience and background.

The isolation, rejections, and closed doors she faced became the catalyst for building something transformational.

Born from one woman’s determination, Femigrants has evolved into a trusted global network of accomplished immigrant leaders—united through support, investment, sponsorship, and trategic partnerships.

Now, Femigrants provides global immigrant and expat women with access to cross-border strategic partnerships, venture capital, business relationships, mentorship, and more.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Femigrants Foundation is an inclusive platform of immigrant leaders of all genders coming together to collaborate, support each other’s growth, partner, and create opportunities that elevate careers and scale businesses globally.

At Femigrants, we rise together through the power of authentic connection, shared wisdom, and mutual support.

The Leaders You Will Meet

Welcoming Remarks By Global Diplomats

  • Austria

Isabella Tomás

Consul General
  • Brazil

Ronaldo Costa Filho

Consul General
  • Denmark

Jacob Vind

Consul General
  • Japan

OTSUKI Kotaro

Consul General
  • Kazakhstan

Nazira Nurbayeva

Consul General
  • Mexico

Marco Antonio Mena Rodriguez,

Consul General
(Coming Soon)
  • Norway

Kirsten Hammelbo

Consul General
(Coming Soon)
  • Uruguay

Beatriz Silva

Consul General
(Coming Soon)

Welcoming Remarks By Global Diplomats

Austria
  • Kazakhstan

Isabella Tomás

Consul General
Brazil
  • Japan

Ronaldo Costa Filho

Consul General
Denmark
  • Denmark

Jacob Vind

Consul General
Japan
  • Japan

OTSUKI Kotaro

Consul General
Mexico
  • Mexico

Marco Antonio Mena Rodriguez,

Consul General
(Coming Soon)
Norway
  • Norway

Kirsten Hammelbo

Consul General
(Coming Soon)
Uruguay
  • Uruguay

Beatriz Silva

Consul General
(Coming Soon)

Keynote Speakers

  • Varo Bank

Rishi Oberoi

CFO
(Coming Soon)
  • OpenAI

Maggie Hott

GTM Leader,
(Coming Soon)
  • Apple

Michael Pratt

(Coming Soon)

Keynote Speakers

Varo Bank
  • Varo Bank

Rishi Oberoi

CFO
(Coming Soon)
OpenAI
  • OpenAI

Maggie Hott

GTM Leader
(Coming Soon)
Apple

Michael Pratt

Head of Product
(Coming Soon)

Tech Panel

  • ServiceNow

Ajmad Shaikh

VP Platform & AI
(Coming Soon)
  • Meta

Jackie Pimentel

Sr. Global Director, Monetization,
(Coming Soon)

Tech Panel

ServiceNow
  • ServiceNow

Ajmad Shaikh

VP Platform & AI
(Coming Soon)
Meta
  • Meta

Jackie Pimentel

Sr. Global Director, Monetization
(Coming Soon)

Investors Panel

  • Suncoast Ventures

Chima Osuka

Senior Partne
(Coming Soon)
  • Unshackled VC

Nitin Pachisia

Co-Founder
(Coming Soon)
  • Silicon Valley Venutures

Brian Sparks

CEO
(Coming Soon)
  • TransUnion

Venkat Achanta

EVP, Data & Analytics
(Coming Soon)

Investors Panel

Suncoat Ventures
  • Suncoast Ventures

Chima Osuka

Senior Partner
(Coming Soon)
Unshackled VC
  • Unshackled VC

Nitin Pachisia

Co-Founder
(Coming Soon)
Silicon Valley Venutures
  • Silicon Valley Venutures

Brian Sparks

CEO
(Coming Soon)
TransUnion
  • TransUnion

Venkat Achanta

EVP, Data & Analytics
(Coming Soon)

Startups Panel

  • Knightcsope

William (“Bill”) Santana Li

Chairman & CEO
(Coming Soon)
  • Zededa

Ruchi Kasliwal

CFO
(Coming Soon)
  • Everest Systems

Sandeep Chopra

Co-Founder
(Coming Soon)
  • Fastly

Simon Wistow

Co-Founder
(Coming Soon)
  • Ignite SF

Bill Barry

CEO
(Coming Soon)

Startups Panel

Knightscope
  • Knightcsope

William (“Bill”) Santana Li

Chairman & CEO
(Coming Soon)
Zededa
  • Zededa

Ruchi Kasliwal

CFO
(Coming Soon)
Everest Systems
  • Everest Systems

Sandeep Chopra

Co-Founder
(Coming Soon)
Fastly
  • Fastly

Simon Wistow

Co-Founder
(Coming Soon)
Ignite SF
  • Everest Systems

Bill Barry

CEO
(Coming Soon)

Where Impact Accelerates

An Experience Designed For ROI

No fluff. Just high-impact connections.
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

The Deal Flow

Startup Pitches & Investor Speed Dating + Immigration Legal Sessions
Pre-matched 1-on-1 sessions between founders and active investors. Walk in with a deck, walk out with a term sheet conversation. Simultaneously, get pro-bono legal advice on visas, residency, and work permits.
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM

The Vision

Official Opening & Keynotes by Fortune 500 Tech Leaders
Welcoming remarks from Global Consuls General. Keynote speeches from C-Suite executives on the future of "AI, Capital & Global Talent."
01:00 PM – 02:00 PM

The Network

Curated Power Lunch
Forget eating alone. Our seated lunch is strategically curated to place you next to peers and mentors who match your industry goals—founders with investors, executives with founders, partners with potential clients.
02:00 PM – 03:00 PM

Keynote Speeches By Startup Founders

The Innovation Leaders Speak
Hear directly from billion-dollar founders and IPO executives on scaling globally, raising capital, and building
teams across borders
03:00 PM – 03:30 PM

Coffee Break

Networking & Refreshments
Stretch, grab premium coffee and snacks, and continue conversations from lunch
03:30 PM – 04:15 PM

Panel Discussion #1: Fortune 500 Tech Strategy

"Leading Global AI Innovation & Talent"
C-Suite executives share insights on how they recruit immigrant talent, build diverse teams, and lead AI transformation.
04:15 PM – 04:45 PM

Panel Discussion #2: Community Builders Of Silicon Valley

"Building Ecosystems, Scaling Communities"
Learn how successful immigrant founders and community leaders have created ecosystems that attract capital and talent.

05:00 PM – 05:30 PM

Panel Discussion #3: Startup & Investment

"Fundraising, Scaling, and Global Expansion Pathways"
Venture partners, angels, and founders break down the capital deployment playbook and share how to navigate investor conversations.
05:30 PM – 05:45 PM

Final Announcements & Closing Remarks

Official closing, award announcements, and thank you to sponsors and speakers.
05:45 PM – 07:00 PM

Reception & Red Carpet Celebration

End the day with premium cocktails, a professional red-carpet photo session for your personal brand, and relaxed networking with speakers, investors, and executives.

Sponsoring Femigrants Isn't Charity. It's Strategy.

The 4 Reasons Smart Companies Sponsor:

Recruit Exceptional Talent

Our attendees are not on LinkedIn job boards.
They are:

  • Immigrant founders with proven track records
  • Technical leaders from Fortune 500s exploring startups
  • PhD researchers launching deep-tech companies
  • Serial entrepreneurs on their 2nd or 3rd venture

The ROI: Hire 1-2 exceptional people → Pays for your entire sponsorship.

Position Thought Leadership

Don’t just buy a booth. Host a panel or track. Position your CEO as the expert in:

  • “AI and Global Talent Strategy”
  • “Cross-Border Capital Deployment”
  • “Building Inclusive Tech Organizations”

Your executive will sit on stage next to Consuls General and billion-dollar founders.

The ROI: One speaking slot = worth $50k in earned media and brand positioning.

Direct Lead Generation

Unlike conferences, where you collect business cards from people who didn’t want to talk to you:

  • Pre-event: We send the attendee list to sponsors for targeted outreach
  • Post-event: We share opt-in data (Name, Title, Company, Email) of attendees interested in your category
  • Follow-up: You have a 48-hour window to follow up while you are fresh in their mind

The ROI: Cost per lead is 70% lower than paid advertising

Exclusive Networking

The VIP Kick-Off Dinner (2 nights before the Forum) grants you private access to:

  • Keynote speakers in a relaxed setting
  • Global Consuls General (rare access for most companies)
  • Top venture capitalists deploying capital
  • Serial founders who’ve scaled to $100M+

The ROI: Relationships built in a 3-hour dinner > 6 months of cold email.

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Femigrants Forum Sponsorship

Tier Level
Investment
Headline Benefit
Speaking Role
VIP Access
Brand Assets
Presenting Partner
$35,000
Femigrants Forum Presented by [Your Brand]
Keynote Intro + Panel Seat
20 Passes + 4 Private Dinner Seats
Exclusive Press Release & Video Interview
Platinum (Visionary)
$20,000
Own a Stage “The Panel Presented by [Your Brand]”
Panel Moderator or Panelist
10 Passes + 3 Private Dinner Seats
VIP Lounge Branding
Gold (Leadership)
$12,000
Own a Session
Fireside Chat Host
6 Passes + 2 Private Dinner Seats
Lanyards or Wi-Fi Sponsor
Silver (Impact)
$6,000
Expo Presence
None
4 Passes
Branded Expo Table
*Custom packages for Startups & Non-Profits available upon request.
Looking to make a broader impact?
Whether you’re an individual supporter or a company seeking deeper alignment, there are many ways to contribute to the success of the Femigrants Forum. From leadership-level sponsorships to tailored activations, we’ll help you find the path that’s right for you.

The Vip Kick-Off Dinner

The official prelude to the Forum. Where the conversation begins.

Two nights before the Femigrants Forum (February 25), a strictly curated list of 25 VIPs—including Keynote Speakers, Consuls General, and Founding Partners—will gather for an exclusive private dinner. This is the most valuable networking room of the week. This is where real relationships are built before the stage lights go on.
Feature
Presenting Host (Exclusive)
Distinguished Partner
Investment
$15,000
$8,500
Availability
1 Only
Max 2
Naming Rights
Presented by [Your Brand]
Table Hosted by [Your Brand]
Speaker Role
Welcome Toast (3-5 Mins)
Verbal Recognition
Dinner Seats
4 Seats (Best Placement)
2 Seats
Visuals
Menu, Signage & Check-in
Table Signage Only
Forum Tickets
Includes 5 Forum Passes
Includes 2 Forum Passes

WHY SPONSOR THIS DINNER?

  • Intimate Setting: Only 25 people. You can actually have conversations.
  • Unreachable Access: Private time with speakers BEFORE the main event (2 days early).
  • Relationship Building: Small dinner > 300-person conference every time.
  • Executive Visibility: Your CEO sits next to a Consul General or a billion-dollar founder.

A La Carte Add-Ons

MAXIMIZE YOUR BRAND IMPACT

High-frequency touchpoints that put your name everywhere.

Don't see the perfect sponsorship package? Build a custom activation.

These strategic add-ons complement any tier sponsorship (or stand-alone) to maximize your ROI.

LANYARD SPONSOR

$4,000

Your Logo Around 300+ Necks All Day

  • Every attendee wears a lanyard with your logo
  • Passive brand exposure from 10 AM to 7 PM
  • The logo appears in every photo and video taken at the Forum
  • Why: Most visible asset. Every selfie, every LinkedIn post. Your brand is everywhere.

WI-FI SPONSOR

$3,500

Network Name: "YourBrand2026"

  • Every attendee types your company name to connect to Wi-Fi
  • Appears at the top of their phone for the entire day
  • Creates a mental impression that’s hard to forget
  • Why: 300+ people log into Wi-Fi at least 3-5 times during the day. Repeated brand impression = memorable.

HEADSHOT STATION SPONSOR

$4,000

Professional Photos with Your Brand Watermark

  • Sponsor a professional photographer
  • Every photo email says: “Professional Headshots courtesy of [Your Brand]”
  • Attendees share photos on LinkedIn, tagging your company
  • Why: People share professional headshots. Your brand gets free social media amplification.

SCHOLARSHIP FUND SPONSOR

$5,000

Sponsor 20 Tickets for Early-Stage Immigrant Founders

  • Fund tickets for founders who can’t afford to attend
  • Stage shout-out recognizing your social impact
  • Featured in Femigrants newsletter and social media as a community builder
  • Why: Huge goodwill. Positions your brand as an ally to immigrant founders. Strengthens ESG story.

VIBE CHECK: Which Add-On Matches Your Goal?

  • Building Brand Recall? → Lanyard or Wi-Fi Sponsor
  • Building Reputation as a Community Builder? → Scholarship Fund
  • Building Network for your team? → Headshot Station (everyone at Forum gets photos)

Limited Sponsorship Availability

Strategic partnerships sell out fast.

The Reality:
  • Only 1 Presenting Partner slot available
  • Only 3 Platinum Visionary spots available
  • Only 2 VIP Dinner Table Partner spots available
Why? We cap sponsorship to ensure your brand stands out, not gets lost in a logo graveyard

The companies that secure sponsorships in the first 2 weeks get the best speaking slots, the best booth placement, and the most VIP access.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU WAIT:

Week 1: Premium packages available

Week 2: Gold tier fills up

Week 3: Silver tier available

Week 4: “Sponsor-provided item in conference bag” is all that’s left

The Next Step Is Simple

Steps 01

Choose Your Tier:

Review the sponsorship options above. Which aligns with your goals?

Steps 02

Email To Reserve:

  • events@femigrants.com
  • +1 (650) 943-3738
Sample Email Subject Line:
  • “Sponsorship Inquiry: Presenting Partner”
  • “Sponsorship Inquiry: Platinum Visionary”
  • “Sponsorship Inquiry: Gold Leadership”
  • “Sponsorship Inquiry:VIP Dinner”

Steps 03

Strategy Call (20 Min.)

We will discuss:
  • Your specific goals (recruiting, thought leadership, lead gen)
  • Which tier gives you the best ROI
  • How to customize your package
  • Next steps and timeline

Steps 04

Secure Your Spot:

Review the sponsorship options above. Which aligns with your goals?

The Phenomenal Experience

A Movement. Not Just an Event

Our Core Services & Programs
  • Exclusive Networking Events : Elegant and memorable event experiences that connect immigrant women with C-level global leaders and executives, which cold outreach won’t solve.
  • Strategic Mentorship Programs: Access to accomplished global immigrant and expat leaders who've successfully navigated the immigrant experience and scaled their careers.
  • Funding & Investment Connections: Bridge the gap between capital and talent, ensuring global founders and entrepreneurs have the financial resources to scale.
  • Community Impact Solutions: Partnering with small and medium-sized businesses led by immigrants to support their businesses and services.
  • Leadership Development & Training: Curated workshops and professional development programs navigating unique cultural, professional, and business landscapes.
  • Content & Thought Leadership: Amplifying immigrant voices through “Verso Talk with Aytakin” podcast, storytelling platforms, event engagements, and media features.
Join Our Community

Femigrants’ community is defined by:

  • Authenticity: Real connections built on shared experiences, mutual support, and genuine community.
  • Sophistication: Curated events, thoughtful programming, and attention to every detail.
  • Global Impact: Leaders spanning continents and industries united by a commitment to excellence.
  • Purpose-Driven Leadership: Strategic guidance and mentorship to uplift immigrant and expat peers.
  • Safe, Inclusive Spaces: Communities where diverse voices are heard, celebrated, and empowered.
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