About this Event
In an era of unprecedented global change, companies are not only tasked with innovating but with doing so in ways that prioritize the well-being of humanity. To stay competitive, businesses must fully embrace AI and GenAI while adapting to a social landscape that increasingly demands just, sustainable, and resilient operations.
The Americas Conference, to be held at the INSEAD San Francisco Hub For Business Innovation, provides an exceptional platform to rethink and discuss, with senior business and government leaders, INSEAD faculty, and alumni, how companies can drive positive impact for Humanity by responsibly using new technologies to create a just and resilient world.
This Conference will be the perfect opportunity to learn, share visions, meet your peers, and celebrate together with the 5th Anniversary of INSEAD’s presence in North America and the second edition of the INSEAD’s Business Sustainability Awards.
Program
The agenda is tentative and subject to changes. Be sure to check it regularly for updates.
Please note that the timings reflected below are based on PST.
Day 1 - Thursday, February 6th | |
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| Afternoon (TBC) | Celebrating Start-Ups as Agents of Change |
Day 2 - Friday, February 7th | |
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| 5:30 - 7:30pm | Opening Ceremony and 5th Anniversary of the INSEAD San Francisco Hub for Business Innovation with INSEAD Dean Francisco Veloso |
Day 3 - Saturday, February 8th | |
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| 8:00am - 6:00pm | Full-day Conference: Panels, Fireside Chats, Masterclass and Awards ceremony |
| 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Gala |
Day 4 - Sunday, February 9th | |
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| TBC | Wine Tasting Tour in Sonoma |
| TBC | SFMOMA Guided Tour and Tea |
Speakers
Speakers will be announced soon!
Practical Information
The Americas Conference 2025 will be held at the INSEAD San Francisco Hub for Business Innovation.
The INSEAD SF Hub is located at 224 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107
Ride Sharing
INSEAD aims to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, including Scope 3 (read more).
We encourage you to support the school in this effort and use public transportation to get to the event. If you must travel by car, please consider carpooling.
Parking
Please note that there are no on-site parking facilities at the SF Hub. You can use SpotHero to check parking availability and rates in the nearby area.
Accommodation
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Hotel Via
138 King Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
Tel: +1 415 200 4977
Hotel website
4 mins walk to HubBreakfast option:
Offer breakfast voucher or Grab & Go.Housekeeping service:
Daily service available.Onsite valet parking from USD70 per day plus tax
Hyatt Place
San Francisco/Downtown
701 3rd Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
Tel: +1 415 767 2000
Hotel website
2 mins walk to HubBreakfast option:
Breakfast included with rates - Continental breakfastHousekeeping service:
Daily service available.Limited onsite valet parking. From USD75 per day plus tax
Note: Corp code - 156814
LUMA Hotel San Francisco
100 Channel St.
San Francisco, CA 94158
Hotel website
8 mins walk to HubBreakfast option:
Breakfast not included with ratesHousekeeping service:
Daily service available.Onsite valet parking from USD75 per day plus tax
InterContinental San Francisco
888 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
Tel: +1 415 616 6500
Hotel website
19 mins walk to the HubBreakfast option:
Breakfast not included with ratesHousekeeping service:
Daily service availableOnsite valet parking from USD77 per day plus tax
Note: Select ‘INSEAD’
(Rate Preference)
Dress Code
The dress code for the Americas Conference is business casual, and cocktail attire for the Gala.
Media, filming, and photography
INSEAD may engage professional photographers for this event. All sessions will be filmed. We reserve the right to use any film and/or photography from the event in our print and digital marketing collateral.
Gala Location
To be announced soon
