Fifteen years ago, a vision took root: a Silicon Valley where Latino leaders are seen, supported, and celebrated. Fifteen years later, that vision is a movement, and it’s time to celebrate. ¡Feliz quinceañera, SVLLS!

Modern Latina is honored to be a media partner of the Silicon Valley Latino Leadership Summit, and we’re celebrating Frank and Molly Carbajal and the entire SVLLS team for 15 years of showing up, opening doors, and leading the way. Felicidades!

Here are 15 ways SVLLS has been building Latino leadership, one year and one leader at a time:

1. Gathering our community every year, for 15 years, and never letting the fire go out

2. Putting national leaders on the stage so our next generation can see what’s possible

3. Honoring Lifetime, Pioneer, and Trailblazer leaders whose paths light the way

4. Building mentorship connections that last long after the event ends

5. Embracing our cultural heritage as our greatest strength

6. Tackling the innovation gap so Latinos help shape the future of business and tech

7. Bringing business, government, education, and industry leaders to the same table to take on the tough conversations

8. Proving that community and culture are competitive advantages, not just talking points

9. Celebrating Latino leadership every day of the year with #365LatinoLeader

10. Turning every conversation into a connection, and every connection into a movement

11. Proving that leadership shows up in sports and entertainment too

12. Connecting top employers with the talent we’ve always had

13. Championing the Latino founders and entrepreneurs building what’s next

14. Breaking down barriers and building bridges for the next generation

15. Calling us to rise: Es Tiempo. It’s time.

After 15 years, the message is clearer than ever: our future is ours to build, and we build it together.Be part of the celebration at the 15th Annual SVLLS, “Es Tiempo to Rise: The Future is Ours to Build Together.”

Saturday, October 10, 2026
8:00 AM – 1:45 PM
Computer History Museum, Mountain View, CA

2026 Honorees

• Lifetime Leadership Award: Guillermo Diaz Jr., CEO & Founder, Conectado
• Pioneer Leadership Award: Patty Arvielo, CEO and Co-Founder, New American Funding
• Trailblazer Leadership Award: Angel Chavez, SVP Family Wealth Advisor, Morgan Stanley

Keynote Speakers

• Opening Keynote: Damian Rivera, President and CEO, Association of Latino Professionals for America
• Closing Keynote: Joelle Martinez, CEO, Latino Leadership Institute

Come for the keynotes, awards, and lunch. Leave with new connections, new courage, and new momentum for your career, your business, and your life. Get your tickets now and enjoy a special 25% off, just for Modern Latina readers.