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\nSpark \;Conference 2025 | \;Light The Way
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\nThis year&rsquo\;s theme\, \;&ldquo\;Light Your Way\,&rdquo\; \;centers on preparing for life&rsquo\;s big transitions and seizing the opportunities ahead! Don&rsquo\;t let another opportunity pass you by &ndash\; step into your power\, and \;Light Your Way \;forward.
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\nJoin us for San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Spark Conference on November 13\, 2025 at the Accenture Innovation Hub at Salesforce Tower. This empowerment and leadership conference 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. Crafted for those curious about leadership and eager to explore\, learn\, and share in a community of forward-thinkers\, Spark offers a welcoming space to connect with peers\, engage with transformative ideas\, and discover new approaches to authentic leadership in a supportive and inclusive environment.\n
\nThis year&rsquo\;s theme\, \;&ldquo\;Light Your Way\,&rdquo\; \;centers on preparing for life&rsquo\;s big transitions and seizing the opportunities ahead! Don&rsquo\;t let another opportunity pass you by &ndash\; step into your power\, and \;Light Your Way \;forward.
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\n\n3:00 PM - 3:20 PM \; \; Registration Check In\;
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3:20 PM - 3:35 PM \; \; \;Opening Remarks\;
\n\nRodney Fong\, President &\; CEO\, San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
\n\nSara Moore\, Managing Director\, Accenture
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3:35 PM - 3:55 \;PM \; \; Keynote Fireside: "\;Rewriting the Playbook"\; with Staci Slaughter\;
\n\nHow one evolves and preserves their personal brand while shaping the future of our communities. How one makes an impact\, navigating the intersection of personal growth\, civic impact\, and innovation with \;Staci Slaughter\, Chief of Staff\, Mayor Daniel Lurie and \;Cammy Blackstone\, Director of External Affairs\, AT&\;T as moderator.
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4:00 PM - 4:40 \;PM \; \; Interactive Breakout Workshop
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\n\n\;\;Light Your Spark - \;Amplify Your Voice
\n\nPublic Speaking &\; Storytelling with \;Dr. AnnMarie Baines\, Founder\, The Practice Space
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Nurture Your Fire \;- \;Leading with Resilience and Emotional Agility\n\n
Controlled Burn - The Power of Risk-taking\n\n
\n\nNurture Your Fire \;- \;Leading with Resilience and Emotional Agility\n\n
With Elise \;Cornille\, Chief Marketing Officer\, Accenture \;
\n\nControlled Burn - The Power of Risk-taking\n\n
Leadership and Mentorship is the Game Plan for Impact with \;Terry Bortz\, Super Bowl Breakfast\, Director of Special Projects and \;Natasha Pinero\, Prison Fellowship\, Director of Development \;and \;Strategy
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4:40 \;PM - 4:45 PM \; \; Cocktail Break\;
\n\nFeaturing Rayo in a Bottle signature cocktails\, champagne\, and Epicurean Connection handmade cheese tarts.
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4:45 PM - 5:30 PM \; \; Ignition Point "\;Final Panel"\; - Seize Opportunities\, Beyond The Year of Sports
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\n\nAs San Francisco and the Bay Area prepare to host Super Bowl 60 and the FIFA World Cup in 2026\, we&rsquo\;re getting to know the visionary women driving our Bay Area \;sports ecosystem. \;Their unconventional\, herstory-making journeys reveal how they not only recognize opportunity but boldly act on it\, collaborate across sectors\, create collective momentum\, and drive positive change in our communities.
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\n5:30 PM - 6:30 PM \; \; Sunset Networking Hour
\n\n\;Kindling \;connections over flavors \;from women-owned Bay Area small business gems served \;at sunset above the fog line. It'\;s the moment to connect\, reflect\, and fan the flame of your network.
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\nRegister today \;for your chance to WIN (2) \;Southwest Airlines \;tickets in our Opportunity Drawing!
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\nThank you to our Sponsors!
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\nCheck out \;last year'\;s event \;Spark: Ignite Your Power To Lead Conference 2024 | October 9th
