Silicon Valley Career Expo '26

Schedule

Sat Apr 04 2026 at 09:00 am to 07:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

The Stanford Faculty Club | Stanford, CA

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The Silicon Valley Career Expo is a transformative gathering where college students connect with leading professionals.
About this Event

This event is only for undergraduate and/or graduate students.

Our event creates a supportive environment where students can explore various career paths, build meaningful connections, and gain confidence in their future endeavors. Through engaging sessions and personal interactions, participants discover the opportunities that await them in the heart of innovation.




Gallery Walk

40–50 professionals at themed zones. Roam freely, ask questions, explore career paths you never knew existed.


Fireside Chat

"Future of Work: How AI Impacts Jobs" β€” Sarah Tariq (Nvidia) & Natalie M. Pageler (Stanford University).


Hackathon: Build with AI

Form teams, build a working AI-powered tool in 90 minutes, compete through judging stages, Top 3 showcase.


Workshop: Prompt Engineering

90-min hands-on workshop on effective AI prompting.


Workshop: Design Thinking with AI

90-min hands-on workshop on human-centered design with AI.


Agenda

πŸ•‘: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Arrival & Check-in

Info: Registration, name badges, onboarding.


πŸ•‘: 09:30 AM - 10:10 AM
Opening Speaker

Info: An inspiring young professional shares his career story.


πŸ•‘: 11:10 AM - 10:50 AM
Team Formation

Info: Hackathon teams are formed. Find your cohort and your teammates.


πŸ•‘: 10:50 AM - 12:30 PM
Gallery Walk

Info: 40–50 professionals at themed zones. Roam freely, ask questions, explore career paths you
never knew existed.


πŸ•‘: 12:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Lunch

Info: Catered lunch. Eat with the professionals β€” keep the conversations going.


πŸ•‘: 02:00 PM - 02:50 PM
Fireside Chat
Host: Sarah Tariq

Info: "Future of Work: How AI Impacts Jobs" β€” Sarah Tariq (Nvidia) & Natalie M. Pageler (Stanford University).


πŸ•‘: 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Hackathon: Build with AI

Info: Form teams, build a working AI-powered tool in 90 minutes, compete through judging stages, Top 3 showcase.


πŸ•‘: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Workshop: Prompt Engineering

Info: 90-min hands-on workshop on effective AI prompting.


πŸ•‘: 04:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Workshop: Design Thinking with AI

Info: 90-min hands-on workshop on human-centered design with AI.


πŸ•‘: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Closing Circle & Top 3 Showcase

Info: Hackathon finalists present live. Awards, celebration, shared reflections. Program ends at 7:00
PM.


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Where is it happening?

The Stanford Faculty Club, 439 Lagunita Drive, Stanford, United States

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USD 100.00

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