Events

Elevate Your Interviews: Strategies for Success
2025-10-25 09:00 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Job interviews can be challenging, even for seasoned professionals. Preparation and practice are key. This one-day workshop for the PMI Silicon Valley Chapter, led by communications coach Karen Schiff, will teach you the skills you need to ace your next interview.
Throughout the day, you’ll learn how to craft your responses, both the organization and the content, so you sound clear and look confident. Practice with your peers and get personalized feedback from Karen in a supportive space. You’ll leave with actionable insights and a toolkit of techniques to set you apart from the competition.
Learning Outcomes:

Structure. Find out which speaking structures are the most effective for different question types
Content. Learn the most impressive content to use in your responses to seven key questions.
Presentation. See how to look and sound your best on video, phone, and in person.

Registration

Student Discount: UCSC Extension students receive 50% off registration.
Early bird registration: $200 for members, $250 for non-members
Regular registration: $250 for members, $300 for non-members

This event is co-sponsored by the UCSC Silicon Valley Professional Education Project and Program Management certificate program.

Respond, Don't React: Recognizing and Managing Emotional Triggers
2025-10-14 17:30 - 19:30 | Silicon Valley Campus, 3175 Bowers Avenue, Santa Clara, CA, 95054, United States
In a world of nonstop change and pressure, even the most experienced professionals get triggered in ways that throw us off course—hurting performance and straining relationships. In this presentation by the Silicon Valley chapter of the NHRA, we’ll explore what’s really happening when emotions take over, why it matters, and what we can do about it. Through real stories, group discussion, and practical tools, you’ll learn how to spot your own triggers, make space to respond instead of react, and better support others in the process. These tools aren’t just for managing stress—they help build trust, empathy, and stronger teams. You’ll walk away with simple strategies you can use right away for tough conversations, conflict, or just when everything feels like a little too much – both personally and professionally.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Spot the signs—learn to recognize how your body and brain react when you’re emotionally triggered.
• Get curious about cognitive blind spots—where might triggers be getting in the way of how we show up and lead?
• Build our ability to pause, regroup, and respond instead of react.
• Walk away with simple tools to better support yourself and create more space and trust for others, too.
AGENDA
5:30 PM IN-PERSON NETWORKING (dinner included)
6:00 PM VIRTUAL SESSION BEGINS
6:05 PM LEGAL UPDATES
6:15 PM PROGRAM
7:15 PM Q&A
ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Jeff Jacobs
Jeff is a recognized leadership development and organizational effectiveness executive who has facilitated and consulted on 500+ engagements over the past 10 years as an employee of top-tier companies like Adobe and Intuit. His diverse experience expands beyond the corporate world to chairing three non-profit boards, serving as an Assistant Lecturer at Haas School of Business at U.C. Berkeley, acquiring three certifications in compassionate leadership and mindfulness practices, including from Stanford Medical School, and even years of working with maximum-security inmates in California prisons. Jeff is a Contributing Author to the Amazon Best-Seller, “Leading with Self Awareness, Starting from the Inside Out,” and is working on his own first book, “Still Coming of Age, Cultivating Compassion for Lifelong Flourishing.”
This event is co-sponsored by the UCSC Silicon Valley Professional Education Human Resource Management certificate program.

PMI Silicon Valley Symposium
2025-10-10 07:30 - 19:00 | Silicon Valley Campus, 3175 Bowers Avenue, Santa Clara, CA, 95054, United States
Project managers today are navigating more change than ever—new technologies, evolving teams, and rising complexity. To lead effectively, PMs must blend emotional intelligence with digital fluency, balancing human connection with AI-driven insights. Join UCSC Silicon Valley partner, the Project Management Institute Silicon Valley Chapter (PMISV), at this year’s symposium as industry leaders explore how modern project managers can adapt, inspire, and deliver in a world shaped by innovation and disruption.
Registration

PMISV Chapter and PMI members: $99 Early bird: $79
Non-Chapter and Non-PMI members: $119 Early bird: $99
Contact symposium@pmisv.org for the discount codes for the following:

Students
Veterans
PMISV Chapter active volunteers

This event is co-sponsored by the UCSC Silicon Valley Professional Education Project and Program Management certificate program.

US - India: Normalization or Reset?
2025-10-07 14:30 - 20:00 | Silicon Valley Campus, 3175 Bowers Avenue, Santa Clara, CA, 95054, United States
The US–India relationship stands at a crossroads balancing strategic pragmatism with shared democratic values. Recent tensions over trade, tariffs, and technology have raised questions about whether the partnership is being recalibrated or simply cooling.
The 8th annual AIMA US–India Conference examines how the two countries can review their priorities and either restore normalcy or redefine the relationship for a multipolar world.
Join thought leaders and decision-makers from across policy, industry, and academia where we’ll explore one of the world’s most consequential relationships at a moment of reassessment. As the global landscape shifts and new alliances emerge, the conference examines how the US and India can navigate economic and strategic tensions while sustaining long-term cooperation. Key sessions will address AI governance, global conflict dynamics, and advances in human health and biotechnology.
Agenda

2:30 pm – Registration
3–3:55 p.m. – Inaugural Session: US India: Normalisation or Reset?
This opening session explores recent shifts in US–India ties and the roots of friction. With global alliances in flux, the discussion focuses on how leaders might reframe priorities, manage divergence, and steer the relationship toward strategic coherence.
4–4:45 p.m. – Panel 1: The Great AI Race: Who Sets the Rules?
AI is rapidly transforming global power dynamics. This session delves into the emerging competition over AI standards, access to critical technologies, and regulatory influence. Can the world agree on common frameworks before divides become entrenched?
4:50–5:45 p.m. – Panel 2: War Games and Peace Plans: Geopolitics of a World on Edge
In an increasingly polarised world, nations are turning to pressure and deterrence over diplomacy. This discussion looks at the fragility of global order, the risks of escalating conflict, and the role India and the US can play in rebalancing global cooperation.
5:50 – 6:35 p.m. – Panel 3: Biohacking Human Health
As scientific understanding of genetics and immunology grows, so does the possibility of extending not just life span but health span. The panel examines how AI, genomics, and metabolic science are converging to personalise and revolutionise human wellbeing.
6:35 p.m. – Networking Reception
An opportunity for speakers and attendees to connect informally and continue the conversation.

Who should attend
The conference will bring together policymakers, business leaders, entrepreneurs, academics, investors, and senior professionals to explore new strategies for US–India cooperation in a fast-changing global landscape.
Registration

Pre-registration is mandatory
Seats are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis

Insights from AI & Semiconductor Leaders
2025-09-16 18:00
Join us for two dynamic online panels with industry professionals from top Silicon Valley companies like Google, Meta, Amazon, Cerebras, and Altera. You’ll hear firsthand from leaders shaping the future of AI and semiconductor innovation, with dedicated discussions on each field.
Schedule:
6:00–7:00 PM – Semiconductor Panel
7:00–8:00 PM – AI Panel
No matter where you are in your career journey, this is your chance to dive into cutting-edge tech and gain tools to thrive in the future of work.

Professional Certificates for International Students
2025-09-10 08:00
Interested in a professional certificate at UCSC Silicon Valley Extension?
A professional certificate is a fantastic way to develop your career, learn from industry experts, and experience Silicon Valley. We offer numerous exciting programs in technology and business.
Visit our International site for more information.
Prospective international students
Please click here to schedule an online meeting with an advisor.

Mondays, 5-7 p.m. (PT)
Wednesdays, 8–10 a.m. (PT)

Current international students
Already studying with us? Please email us: extensioninternational@ucsc.edu to meet with an international advisor in person or online.
Call: +1 (408) 450-4945 | extensioninternational@ucsc.edu

Silicon Chip Design & Semiconductor Engineering– Free info session
2025-09-08 17:00
Design the Future of Semiconductors with Arvind Vidyarthi
Curious about where a career in chip design can take you? Join Program Chair Arvind Vidyarthi for an inside look at our Silicon Chip Design & Semiconductor Engineering certificate—a program built for engineers who want to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.
Whether you're drawn to Front-End logic and verification or the Back-End world of physical design, this program offers hands-on training with industry-standard EDA tools and a curriculum shaped by real Silicon Valley demand. Get the skills employers are looking for—and the confidence to step into your next big opportunity.
Hosted by the Silicon Chip Design and Semiconductor Engineering Program at UCSC Silicon Valley Extension.
