Smart Cities Council is proud to announce Investor Week – Silicon Valley, taking place in October 2025, immediately following Smart City Expo Miami (October 5–9). This exclusive, results-driven program connects tomorrow’s leaders in smart cities and digital innovation with the heart of global investment and tech: Silicon Valley.
Join top industry names – Andrew Côté (Founder & CEO, Deep Tech Week; senior advisor and analyst at a16z), Corey Gray (President, Smart Cities Council; board member, UN-ITU CitiVerse Standards Committee) for a dedicated one-week investor mission crafted for founders and executives building the cities of the future.
Program Highlights
- Investor Pitch & Deck MasteryFine-tune your investor deck and pitch for Silicon Valley audiences with friendly local VC experts—the SCC team.
- Curated NetworkingAttend exclusive networking events, build connections with investors, trade agencies, and industry partners.
- 1-on-1 Investor & Mentor MeetingsDirect, targeted sessions with high-value investors, mentors, and clients from our curated network of 1,000+ Bay Area VCs and 5,000+ startups.
- Business Strategy WorkshopsReceive expert guidance on business strategy, board structure, bylaws, shareholder agreements, capital strategy, risk, process, and go-to-market planning.
- Investment Narrative RefinementWorkshop your "ask", define quantum and use of funds, select the right investment instrument, and polish your business story to stand out.
Benefits
- Tailored Investor Engagement: Get immediate feedback and new opportunities from Silicon Valley’s top VC network.
- Business Growth: Enhance your company’s US market readiness, investor narrative, and pitch strength with real-world insights.
- Curated Connections: SCC handles introductions and meetings to maximise value and return for every participant.
Participate: Secure Your Place with Leaders
Meet and learn from influential innovators, investors, and advisors including:
- Corey Gray: Investor, standards leader
- Andrew Côté: Deep Tech Week & a16z
- Michael G Warren & Charles Leaver: Syrup Ventures
- Junaid Islam: Tech inventor
- Arthur Mrozowski: Silicon Hill Ventures
- Alan Boehme: Foundation Capital, former CTO (Coca-Cola, P&G, H&M)
- Alex Veytsman: Artificial by Design, ex-Dell CTO
- Matthew Murray: Sovereign Ventures, former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State
- Mitch Lowe: Netflix co-founder, angel investor
Note: Final lineup may vary to accommodate business interests and scheduling.
Media & Promotion
Participate in pre-, and post-mission media programming, with flexible options for product and brand promotion - available to all participating entities.
Places are limited. For more information, contact Smart Cities Council via the form below.
