Silicon Valley Summit
February 19-22th, 2026
The Jewish Leadership Series is continuing with our annual Silicon Valley Summit from February 19-22th, 2026. 25 exceptional Jewish college students from across the country will spend a weekend in San Francisco and Palo Alto meeting with tech and business executives and young professionals, fostering connections, acquiring the tools to drive innovation and create a lasting impact.
About the Annual Summit
One weekend. 25 students. Meeting across technology, venture capital, and innovation. The weekend will feature inspiring speakers and fireside chats designed to learn from the best and build a strong and lasting community.
Picture this: The Bay Area in February. Attendees arrive to Silicon Valley, where they stay together under one roof in Menlo Park. The weekend is packed with office visits, demos of cutting edge software, bagel brunches with Bay Area founders, and intimate dinners with investors.
Between scheduled events, the SV Summit is all about community. We host a cohort Shabbat dinner, go hiking through the redwood forests of Northern California, and have long talks over coffee. Not only are we gaining exposure to the tech and VC ecosystems, we are forging a lasting sense of home, innovation, and commitment to the Jewish people.
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Each year, JLS partners with a range of Bay Area companies. Last year, we had the opportunity to work with Palantir and Sequoia. This coming year, among other companies, we are being hosting by Bain Capital Ventures.
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No. Full cost of travel, lodging, and food is covered by our generous donors.
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Students will be staying together in Menlo Park, and attend meetings in San Francisco, Palo Alto, and Woodside.
The Silicon Valley Summit.