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Silicon Valley Forum and Mercer to Collaborate on New Event Series Focused on the Future of Technology, Innovation and the Workforce
[November 20, 2017]

Silicon Valley Forum and Mercer to Collaborate on New Event Series Focused on the Future of Technology, Innovation and the Workforce


Silicon Valley Forum (SVF) today announced a brand-new collaborative alliance with Mercer, a global consulting leader in advancing health, wealth and career and a wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE: MMC). The alliance will kick off a new series of events on the future of workforce innovation, and ways in which technology advancements will impact the workplace and careers of the near future. Topics of discussion will include automation, robotics, connected "smart" devices, and big data/analytics. The series will also explore effective, scalable ways for employers and employees to thrive in a rapidly changing marketplace.

"We're excited to begin this new event series with Mercer," said Denyse Cardozo, Executive Director of Silicon Valley Forum. "Mercer's commitment to this topic aligns with our organization's dedication to entrepreneurship and the ways in which employers can leverage today's technology toward a dynamic new future. We look forward to the conversations this collaboration will bring!"



"Silicon Valley Forum is a unique hotspot for technology companies to access innovative thinking and practices," said Sheela Sukumaran, Global Technology Industry Leader, Mercer. "Through our event series with SVF, we look forward to engaging the brightest minds in technology and innovation as we shape tomorrow's disruptive people and workforce strategies in the digital economy."

The event series will kick off on December 6th with "Tomorrow's Workforce: Leading Through Disruption." Panelists include Sheela Sukumaran, Global Technology (News - Alert) Industry Leader at Mercer; Iba Masood, CEO at TARA.AI; Inhi Cho Suh, GM of IBM Collaboration Solutions; Kelley Steven-Waiss, EVP and CHRO at Here Technologies; and Tauseef Rehman, Principal at Mercer. Tickets are available at the event page here.


About Silicon Valley Forum:

At Silicon Valley Forum, we facilitate connections and provide resources for entrepreneurs and innovators to build and grow a successful company. While we focus on technology and startups in practice, in spirit we build our work around anyone who wants to run their business the Silicon Valley way-this is a place where creativity and innovation are crucial components of success. Our events, customized programs, Startupedia, and strategic partnerships provide the necessary tools to thrive in today's fast-paced digital economy.

For 34 years, our organization has been a key part of Silicon Valley's vibrant ecosystem. We organize over 70 different activities per year and have worked with over 40 countries. Our partners include global leaders Accenture (News - Alert), IBM, Microsoft, Mercer, and K&L Gates, just to name a few; as well as leading venture capital firms and service providers. Silicon Valley Forum is a fully independent 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization.

For more information, visit our website at http://www.siliconvalleyforum.com/


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