Architecting the Future Leaders: at Silicon Valley
The HITEC Foundation 2027 Inaugural Bay Area Fundraiser
Thursday, February 18, 2027 · 4–8pm PST · Microsoft, Mountain View, CA

Entry-level tech postings fell 26% as companies hired fewer juniors and expected AI to fill the gap (LinkedIn Economic Graph, 2024). AI-related job postings have multiplied 17x since ChatGPT launched, faster than classrooms can adapt (LinkedIn Work Trends, 2024). For students from underrepresented communities, the way in was already narrow. Now it's changing under their feet.

That's why we're gathering in Silicon Valley.

From classroom to boardroom

For over a decade, HITEC has accelerated technology leaders at the mid-to-senior career level. The HITEC Foundation, our philanthropic arm, takes that mission upstream. We invest earlier in the pipeline through scholarships, mentorship and career development for students pursuing technology careers.

Since 2017, that has meant:

$1.6M+ invested in emerging technology talent
614 scholarships awarded
Over 1500 hours of mentorship

Now we're building something bigger: a scalable platform where today's scholars become tomorrow's mentors, donors and leaders.

One evening. One open floor.

Forget the ballroom. This is the first time the HITEC Foundation brings its community to the Bay Area, and it's built to feel more like a launch party than a gala. Technology executives, Microsoft leaders, investors, mentors and HITEC scholars share one open floor. Every conversation has a purpose: opening doors for the students who will build what comes next.

Dress code: Valley Casual. Come as you build. Sneakers welcome, ties optional.

Be part of it

Attend: Purchase an Individual ticket
Sponsor a Scholar: $400 underwrites a HITEC scholar's seat and travel.
Partner: Chief Architect ($15,000), Future Architects ($10,000), Builder ($5,000) sponsorships each include a reserved table for 10 guests.

Sponsorships and donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law, less the fair market value of goods and services received.

Connect. Inspire. Transform.