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WELCOME TO
WELCOME TO
Folsom Tech Week 2025
Folsom Tech Week 2025
Unleashing Innovation, Empowering Efficiency
Unleashing Innovation, Empowering Efficiency
FEBRUARY 24TH - 28TH   |   FOLSOM, CALIFORNIA   |   #FOLSOMTECHWEEK
FEBRUARY 24TH - 28TH   |   FOLSOM, CALIFORNIA   |   #FOLSOMTECHWEEK

SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
Key Note Speaker
Sadie St. Lawrence
Sadie St. Lawrence

Founder & CEO

Sadie St. Lawrence
Sadie St. Lawrence

Founder & CEO

Rachel Stern
Rachel Stern

Managing Partner

Justin Fortier
Justin Fortier

Founder, CEO/CTO

Eva Shepherd
Eva Shepherd

Executive Director

Graham Peck
Graham Peck

Investor

Phillip Lorenzo
Phillip Lorenzo

Chief Operating Officer

Jeremy Owens
Jeremy Owens

Founder

Sedale Turbovsky
Sedale Turbovsky

Founder

Dr. Antony George
Dr. Antony George

Chief Digital Transformation Officer

Charles Gellman
Charles Gellman

CEO

Victoire Chochezi
Victoire Chochezi

Professor

Su Sheth
Su Sheth

Executive Strategy Advisor

Adam German
Adam German

Chief Information Security Officer

J.P. Morgan
J.P. Morgan

Chief Innovation Officer

Josh McCowen
Josh McCowen

Founder

Mike Johnston
Mike Johnston

Drummer

Janice Burt
Janice Burt

Speaker

Dwight Davis
Dwight Davis

Talent Development

Rich Foreman
Rich Foreman

Founder

Adrian Gonzales
Adrian Gonzales

Founder / CEO

Brett Hoffstadt
Brett Hoffstadt

Hackathon Engineer

Tim Swaney
Tim Swaney

CEO & Co-Founder

Jack Smith
Jack Smith

Founder & CEO

Julian Sarafian
Julian Sarafian

Attorney for Creators

Liz Coleman
Liz Coleman

Communications Consultant

Saffiyah "Saffy" Johnson
Saffiyah "Saffy" Johnson

Healthcare Innovation Strategist

Joe Gagliardi
Joe Gagliardi

President and CEO

Oscar Garcia
Oscar Garcia

Director CA Hispanic SBDC

Dr. Brad Niles
Dr. Brad Niles

CEO

Justin Raithel
Justin Raithel

Folsom Vice Mayor

David Lichtman
David Lichtman

President & Publisher

Josh Hoover
Josh Hoover

California State Assemblyman

Tony Fortenberry
Tony Fortenberry

CEO

Dr. Art Pimentel
Dr. Art Pimentel

President Folsom Lake College

Rick Spencer
Rick Spencer

Managing Partner

John Patricio
John Patricio

Founder

Nicole Shuman
Nicole Shuman

Director of Product

Kyra Meyer-Johanson
Kyra Meyer-Johanson

Entrepreneur

Sara Ledterman
Sara Ledterman

Managing Partner

Dr. Suha Aljuboori
Dr. Suha Aljuboori

Professor

AJ Jacobs
AJ Jacobs

Chief Information Security Officer

George Usi
George Usi

CEO

Vanessa Shim
Vanessa Shim

Sound Bath Practitioner

Tocher Kellom
Tocher Kellom

Chief Healthcare Technology Manager

Alex Chompff
Alex Chompff

Investor

Arnold Cabral
Arnold Cabral

Founder

Veronica Gilliard
Veronica Gilliard

CIO

Rita Gass
Rita Gass

Chief Innovation and Technology Officer

Jason Waits
Jason Waits

Chief Information Security Officer

Travis Cox
Travis Cox

Chief Technology Evangelist

Tiffany Martin
Tiffany Martin

Executive Change Strategist

Mark Freeman
Mark Freeman

Tech Lead @ Gable.ai

Benjamin Cadranel
Benjamin Cadranel

Founder

Cameron Law
Cameron Law

Executive Director

Vamsi Kumar Kotla
Vamsi Kumar Kotla

Founder

Rob Sanger
Rob Sanger

Program Manager

Roshaun Davis
Roshaun Davis

Entrepreneur

Troels Adrian
Troels Adrian

Executive Vice President

Troy Womack
Troy Womack

Partner, Tax and Consulting

Vishnu Sivadas
Vishnu Sivadas

FEATURED EVENTS:
FEATURED EVENTS:
February 24th

9:00a - 9:00p

FTW Hackathon Day 1

Location:

February 26th

7:45a - 9:00a

Founder and Funder Breakfast

Location:

Hosted By:

10:30a

Government Tech Innovation Panel

Location:

2:30p

Veterans in Tech Panel

Location:

February 27th

9:00a - 10:00a

Unlocking Northern California for Entrepreneurs

Location:

1:30p

Startup Pitch Competition

Location:

6:00p - 11:00p

90s Concert

Location:

February 28th

10:00a

Semiconductor Panel

Location:

12:30p - 3:30p

Job Fair

Location:

Closest Hotel
Group Rate Available

Lake Natoma Inn - Call 916-351-1500

Where Visionaries, Innovators, and Leaders Converge
Where Visionaries, Innovators, and Leaders Converge

Folsom Tech Week is Northern California's premier gathering of entrepreneurs, technologists, investors, and government leaders. Over four transformative days, we’re bringing together the brightest minds to explore how technology can drive innovation, efficiency, and impact across industries.


Whether you're a startup founder, an industry leader, a developer, or someone passionate about shaping the future, this is your opportunity to connect, collaborate, and create.

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Why attend?
Why attend?
LEARN FROM THE BEST
LEARN FROM THE BEST

Gain insights from thought leaders, innovators, and government officials through engaging panels and workshops.

Get Involved
Get Involved
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Position your brand at the forefront of innovation. Folsom Tech Week offers unmatched visibility among a diverse audience of government leaders, tech innovators, and investors.

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ENTER THE START UP PITCH COMPETITION
ENTER THE START UP PITCH COMPETITION

Do you have the next big idea? Pitch it at the Startup Pitch Competition to a panel of investors and industry leaders.

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JOIN THE FTW HACKATHON
JOIN THE FTW HACKATHON

Step up to the challenge at the FTW Hackathon! This 24-hour event brings together developers, designers, and innovators to solve pressing public sector problems.

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APPLY TO SPEAK ON A PANEL
APPLY TO SPEAK ON A PANEL

Are you a thought leader, entrepreneur, or industry expert? Share your insights on one of our dynamic panels.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
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Exclusive Investor Dinner:

An invite-only evening of networking and deal-making with top-tier investors and innovators.

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Founder & Funder Breakfast Kickoff:

An invite-only evening of networking and deal-making with top-tier investors and innovators.

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Pocket Events:

An invite-only evening of networking and deal-making with top-tier investors and innovators.

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SECURE YOUR SPOT TODAY
SECURE YOUR SPOT TODAY

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the event that’s shaping the future of technology and innovation in Northern California.

Let’s build the future—together. See you at Folsom Tech Week!

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