Spark Conference 2026 | The Human Ignition Point
Shaping Trusted Innovation in AI
November 10, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Accenture San Francisco Innovation Hub | Salesforce Tower | 415 Mission Street
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Spark Conference is a women-empowerment and leadership conference that brings together professionals across industries and career levels for an afternoon of inspiration, learning, and connection. Spark supports attendees as they prepare for what’s next, professionally and personally – an event designed for people who want business events to feel experiential, leaving richer after real conversations with like-minded people.
Join us for San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Spark Conference on November 10, 2026 at the Accenture Innovation Hub at Salesforce Tower. Bringing together professionals across industries and career stages, this leadership experience offers an afternoon of inspiration, learning, and meaningful connection. Designed to support what’s next, both professionally and personally, Spark creates space to explore leadership, exchange ideas, and connect with forward-thinking peers. Through fresh perspectives and thoughtful conversation, attendees are invited to lead with greater authenticity and impact.
This year’s theme, The Human Ignition Point | Shaping Trusted Innovation in AI centers on connecting with industry pioneers, mastering practical AI tools, and discovering how to lead when there is no blueprint.
This year’s featured speakers are women executives from technology, business, communications, and sports, so attendees can meet and learn from women leaders working in very different fields. The keynote on responsible AI and the ethical, humane use of technology sets the tone for a wider conversation about how to innovate with AI, guide its use responsibly, and keep people at the center of it.
Spark welcomes entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, young professionals, and recent business graduates, and it is an inclusive space to meet people from across the business community.
Event Program
3:20 PM – 3:23 PM: Conference Opening – Gia Vang, NBC Anchor
3:23 PM – 3:26 PM: Chamber Opening Remarks – Rodney Fong, President and CEO of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
3:26 PM – 3:29 PM: Accenture Welcome Remarks – Peter Bowden, Managing Director of Accenture
3:29 PM – 3:32 PM: What to Expect, Breakout Overviews, & Keynote Introduction
Insight: Setting the stage for responsible AI innovation and human-centered technology.
Choose your track for deep-dive learning and hands-on skill building:
Light Your Spark – Vital Intelligence –
Nurture Your Fire – Spotlight Ready ~ Command the Room, Capture the Screen
Fuel The Flame – The Everyday Spark ~ Navigating Personal and Professional Life with AI
Moderator: Maya Agaskar, Managing Director, Accenture.
Panelists: Lindsay Barenz, President, Oakland Roots & Soul, Stephanie Martin, Co-Founder and Team President, San Francisco Signal Volleyball, Radhika Marini, Senior Director, Growth Strategy & Performance, Intel.
Adina | Mama’s Boy Pizza | Tonantzin Mexican Cuisine | Camonn Coffee | Nana Joes Granola | Café Jolie and Donut Petit | TERANGA | Trad Bone Broth | Santa Julia Winery | Rutily’s Market & Deli
Register today for your chance to WIN (2) Southwest Airlines tickets in our Opportunity Drawing!
Thank you to our Sponsors: Accenture | Southwest Airlines | Verizon | Justworks | Ground Control
Check out last year’s event Spark: Light the Way 2025 | November 13th
