GSV x Penn State presents

The Global Impact Forum

Accelerating AI for Good

September 22-25, 2024 • Philadelphia, PA

Join Us at TGIF 2024

The Global Impact Forum (TGIF) 2024 is the inaugural event in a collaborative effort between Global Silicon Valley (GSV) and Penn State, aimed at fostering economic development, social mobility, and positive impact through education and innovation.

Session tracks include:

  • Agriculture/Food Security
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Life Sciences
  • Longevity
  • Robotics/Virtual Reality
Register

World-class Speakers

Speakers from Previous GSV-affiliated Summits

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Condoleezza Rice

  • Former United States Secretary of State
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Bari Weiss

  • Founder & Editor, The Free Press
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Barack Obama

  • 44th President of the United States
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Steve Case

  • Chairman and CEO, Revolution
  • Founder, AOL
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Laurene Powell Jobs

  • Founder & Chair of Emerson Collective Foundation
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George W. Bush

  • 43rd President of the United States
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Jeanne Allen

  • Founder and CEO, The Center for Education Reform and The Yass Prize
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Howard Schultz

  • Former Chairman & CEO, Starbucks
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Anne Wojcicki

  • Co-founder & CEO, 23andMe
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John Doerr

  • Venture Capitalist & Chairman, Kleiner Perkins
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Andrew Ng

  • Founder and CEO, Landing AI
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Emily Chang

  • Host & Executive Producer, Bloomberg Originals
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Joe Lonsdale

  • Partner, Formation 8
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Bill Gurley

  • General Partner, Benchmark
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Richard Branson

  • Founder, Virgin Group
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Tim Draper

  • Founder, DFJ Venture Capital
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Vinod Khosla

  • Founder & Managing Director, Khosla Ventures
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Nikesh Arora

  • CEO & Chairman, Palo Alto Networks

Attendee Benefits

  • Build local-to-global connections with a unique mix of industry leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, and education professionals.

  • Collaborate, share knowledge, and develop strategies to drive innovation.

  • Receive tools and actionable insights to create change within your organization.

  • Experience workshops, panels, and keynotes featuring global leaders and subject matter experts.

  • Become a member of the TGIF alumni community and retain access to speakers, fellow attendees, and resources.

  • Engage with top-tier talent at student showcases and minimum viable product demonstrations.
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GSV x Penn State

The Global Silicon Valley and Penn State partnership strives to collectively empower communities, businesses, and individuals to accelerate positive impact, economic development, and upward social mobility through education and innovation.