Sip, Sail & Connect, Bridging the Bay

Sip, Sail & Connect, Bridging the Bay

Ferry. Lunch. Connections. Community.

Forget the coffee meetings. This is networking with a view.

On August 24th, the WBEC-Pacific Oakland Forum invites you to experience networking in a way you've never experienced before.

Imagine stepping aboard a ferry filled with ambitious women, watching the San Francisco skyline unfold as conversations turn into collaborations, referrals, friendships, and future business opportunities.

Thanks to the generous support of SF Bay Ferry, your round-trip ferry ride is complimentary, giving you the perfect setting to meet and connect with women entrepreneurs, executives, and business leaders from across the Bay Area.

We'll set sail from Oakland, where networking begins the moment you board. As we arrive at the iconic San Francisco Ferry Building, our San Francisco guests will join the experience before we head to the Embarcadero for curated small-group lunches at some of the area's favorite waterfront restaurants.

• No awkward networking.
• No giant banquet tables.
• Just meaningful conversations with a small group of incredible women who are building businesses, creating impact, and opening doors for one another.

Then we'll head back to the Ferry Building, where the conversations continue on our return cruise across the Bay—sharing insights, celebrating new connections, and reflecting on an afternoon well spent.

Because sometimes the best opportunities don't happen in a conference room...
They happen on the water.

Your Afternoon at a Glance

11:05 AM — Depart Oakland aboard your complimentary SF Bay Ferry (networking starts immediately!)

11:30 AM — Arrive at the San Francisco Ferry Building where San Francisco attendees join the group

11:30 AM–12:00 PM — Walk the scenic Embarcadero together

12:00–1:10 PM — Curated networking lunches at pre-selected waterfront restaurants (tables of four)

1:20 PM — Meet back at Gate G

1:35 PM — Return ferry to Oakland featuring networking highlights, takeaways, and continued conversations

2:00 PM — Arrive back in Oakland

Your Registration Includes

• Complimentary round-trip SF Bay Ferry (courtesy of SF Bay Ferry)
• Curated small-group networking lunch*
• Intentional networking with women business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals from across the Bay Area
• Stunning waterfront views and an unforgettable experience
• New connections, fresh ideas, and potential business opportunities

*Lunch is at curated, pre-booked restaurants. Participants will purchase their own meals unless otherwise noted.

Why You Should Attend

Whether you're looking for your next client, strategic partner, mentor, collaborator, or simply a community of inspiring women who understand the entrepreneurial journey, this event is for you.

Come ready to exchange ideas.
Come ready to make meaningful connections.
Come ready to grow your network—one ferry ride at a time.

Space is extremely limited.

Small lunch groups mean limited seating—and once we're full, we're full.

Reserve your seat today and discover why the best networking happens beyond the boardroom.

Proudly hosted by WBEC-Pacific’s Oakland Forum Leaders