Events

Robotics Workshop Retreat in Silicon Valley

When: October 6, 2026 all-day
Where: Santa Cruz, Bonny Doon

While AI dominates today’s headlines, robotics is no poor cousin. Thanks to advances in AI, robots will no longer be “robotic.” With labor shortages and aging populations across the world, the need for smart robots is urgent. Robotics will be central to the revival of manufacturing in the United States and increasingly important across logistics, healthcare,...

New Tech Titans of China and Silicon Heartland

When: July 21, 2026 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Greenwich Library webinar

  The New Tech Titans of China with Rebecca Fannin Online Greenwich Library is pleased to welcome journalist, author, and Silicon Dragon founder Rebecca Fannin for a virtual discussion of her newly revised book, The New Tech Titans of China: Innovation Under Pressure in the World’s Most Ambitious Economy. Fannin, a leading expert on the Chinese tech sector,...

MoneyShow Masters Symposium SF

When: August 25, 2026 – August 28, 2026 all-day
Where: Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco

  Rebecca A. Fannin 8:30-11:30am, August 28, 2026 San Francisco, Fairmont Hotel Friday, August 28, 2026, at 8:30 am – 8:55 am PST – Keynote AI Feeds the Valley Friday, August 28, 2026, at 10:05 am – 10:30 am PST – Fireside Chat with Mike Larson (MoneyShow Editor-in-Chief and author Gordon Chang) The Great US-China Struggle: Who Wins, Who Loses, and What...

World Affairs Council of KY

When: July 1, 2026 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Where: Louisville, KY, Filson Historial Society

Moderated by Lisa Benson, President and Publisher, Louisville Business First. Artificial intelligence is transforming industries, reshaping economies, and redefining global power. As the United States and China compete for leadership in the technologies that will drive the future, the stakes extend far beyond Silicon Valley and Beijing. Join internationally recognized journalist, author, and venture capital expert...

Heartland VC Summit

When: June 3, 2026 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Where: 62 Chelsea Piers, Unit 300

Why The Next Great VC Opportunity is in the Midwest featuring talk by book author and innovation trend-spotter Rebecca A. Fannin based on her views and 2023 book, Silicon Heartland:  Transforming the Midwest from Rust Belt to Tech Belt   

Foreign Policy’s US-China Symposium

When: June 24, 2026 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Where: Baruch College, 14th floor

Panel discussion Dr. Paul Clifford, External Associate at the Lau China Institute, King’s College London, and author of The China Paradox Rebecca A. Fannin, Founder & Journalist, Silicon Dragon Ventures, and author of The New Tech Titans of China FPA’s U.S.-China Symposium at Baruch College as part of the Great Decisions Teacher Training Institute.