2015 Fall Advocacy Trip to Washington, D.C.

Register now for the Silicon Valley Leadership Group’s Fall Advocacy trip to Washington, D.C. with an agenda focused on specific solutions to encourage more U.S. economic growth.

Federal Policy Agenda:

◦Immigration Reform - Entrepreneur Visa through EB JOBS Act

◦Cybersecurity/Data Privacy

◦Patent Litigation Reform

◦Trade - Trans Pacific Partnership

◦Renewable energy tax credits

◦Scientific Research Funding/R&D

◦Transportation Infrastructure including BART 2.0 and Caltrain Funding

This trip presents an opportunity for the delegation to meet with Senate and Congressional leaders and key Administration officials. In addition to high-level visits, the trip will feature many networking opportunities with Silicon Valley industry leaders.

Draft Itinerary:

Tuesday,

Sept 29

Travel from Silicon Valley/Bay Area to Washington, D.C.

Evening reception and dinner with the Bay Area Delegation – 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Wednesday,

Sept 30

All-day visits including:

-New Democrat Coalition

-Senator Feinstein

-Republican Leader McCarthy

-Transportation Secretary Foxx

-Federal Transporation Administrator Therese McMillan

-Labor Secretary Perez

Thursday,

Oct 1

Breakfast with National Science Foundation Director, Dr. France Cordova

Administration Visits at the White House

Trip ends at 1 p.m.

**Optional - eBay 20th Anniversary party at 6 pm

Please email elam@svlg.org for more information if you would like to attend.

Trip Cost:

$3,000

Member Company Ticket

All visits, all meals, 2 nights hotel accommodation, staff time/travel costs, and all meeting materials (does NOT include airfare or ground trans.)

$2,100

Public Sector and Non-profit Ticket

All visits, all meals, 2 nights hotel accommodation, staff time/travel costs, and all meeting materials (does NOT include airfare or ground trans.)

$350

DC based members

All visits and meals, no hotel

Please note the hotel costs for 2 nights are included through registration but not incidentals. We can add on additional nights at our negotiated rates.

If you do not need hotel accomodations, please let us know so we can adjust your registration fee.

Flight Information: Please note the trip cost does not include airfare and trip participants are responsible for own airline reservations. Several Leadership Group member carriers offer one-stop or direct flights to the greater Washington, D.C. area. Consider the following when booking your travel arrangements:

Virgin America

SFO to IAD

or

SFO to DCA

For Trip Sponsorships or Other Questions, Please Contact:

Emily Lam, elam@svlg.org, (408) 501-7876

Grace Kay, gkay@svlg.org, (408) 501-7881

Trip Terms: No cancellations or refunds. Substitutions are encouraged!