Leading Entrepreneurs, Investors, Technologists, and Policy Experts Will Discuss the Critical Need for Immigration Reform in San Francisco and Across the Country
San Francisco, CA – FWD.us will join with New American Economy (NAE) to host an #iCodeImmigration event in San Francisco on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at 7:00 PM (PDT). Leading entrepreneurs, investors, technologists, and policy experts will discuss why immigration reform is critical to the tech and start-up community in San Francisco and across the country. Through the #iCodeImmigration campaign, stopping in multiple cities across the U.S., entrepreneurs will share why immigration reform is critical to the tech and start-up communities, and urge Congress to accelerate immigration reform this year.
#iCodeImmigration is part of the #iAmImmigration campaign to engage sectors across the economy and push for reform this year. Learn more at icodeimmigration.org.
WHAT: #iCodeImmigration in San Francisco
WHO:
- David Chavern, President, U.S. Chamber’s Center for Advanced Technology & Innovation (Opening Remarks)
- Ilya Fushman, Head of Product, Business & Mobile, Dropbox (Opening Remarks)
- Julie Samuels, Executive Director, Engine Advocacy (Moderator)
- Adrienne Pon, Executive Director, Office of Civic Engagement & Immigrant Affairs, City of San Francisco
- Alex Torrenegra, Entrepreneur & Investor, Founder of Bunny Inc. & Torrenegra Labs
- Alex Nigg, Partner, Morgenthaler Ventures – The Canvas Venture Fund
- Jerome Ternynck, CEO & Founder, SmartRecruiters
WHEN:
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
7:00 PM (PDT)
WHERE:
Hattery
414 Brannan St.
San Francisco, CA 94107
The American Immigration Council works to create a more welcoming and fair immigration system. Through litigation, research, and programs that expand access to legal assistance, the Council helps ensure immigrants are embraced, communities are enriched, and justice prevails for all. Follow us on Bluesky, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
