# City Manager Innovation Summit

- Dates: 16 September 2026 to 17 September 2026
- Location: Westin Pasadena, Pasadena, United States
- Organiser: Social Innovation Summit
- Industry: GovTech & Public Sector

## About

The Social Innovation Summit is a two-day event that brings together leaders from business, philanthropy, and the social sector for discussions and networking focused on social impact. It includes sessions on leadership, humanity, and action, featuring speakers and interactive breakouts. The event is designed for professionals interested in social innovation and impact.

## Official links

- [Registration](https://cvent.me/zdDRWl)
- [Agenda](https://socialinnovation.com/2026-agenda/)

## Speakers

- Zeev Klein, Landmark Ventures
- Mel Ochoa, Chief Operating Officer; General Partner, Landmark Ventures
- Erin Izen, Executive Director, The Home Depot Foundation, The Home Depot
- Jennifer Sirangelo, Points of Light
- Kenrick Fraser, Chief Impact Officer, Bonterra
- Sharon McMahon
- Dr. Bernice King, Chief Executive Officer, The King Center
- Dr. Michael Lomax, Chief Executive Officer, UNCF
- Emma Bloomberg, Murmuration
- Meg Fosque, Managing Director of Community Strategy, The Rockefeller Foundation
- Utaukwa Allen, Google
- Emily Musil, Managing Director, Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy
- Asha Varghese, Caterpillar Inc
- Sara Huston, Portfolio Director, Gallup
- Jordan Boger, Founder, The Sean M. Boger Legacy Scholarship
- Nandana Menon, Founder, Autism Unity Initiative; Spark
- Alex Quian, Youth Empowerment Program Officer, The Allstate Foundation
- Julia Backon, Executive Director, Tech for Social Good, JPMorganChase
- Katrina McGhee, American Heart Association
- Casey Ryu, Head of Impact, Zoom

## Sponsors and partners

- lululemon

## Where to stay

- **Westin Pasadena**: 250 m from the venue, 191 North Los Robles Avenue
- **Hyatt Place Pasadena**: 370 m from the venue, 399 East Green Street, Pasadena
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-place/en-US/laczp-hyatt-place-pasadena)
- **Hotel Dena**: 520 m from the venue, 303 Cordova Street, Pasadena
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hoteldena.com)
- **Courtyard**: 560 m from the venue, 180 North Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/laxot)
- **Zinkes Drive Inn**: 600 m from the venue
- **Hilton**: 630 m from the venue, 168 South Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena
- **Residence Inn**: 680 m from the venue, 21 West Walnut Street, Pasadena
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/laxro)
- **Green Tree Pasadena Inn**: 1000 m from the venue, 400 South Arroyo Parkway, Pasadena
  - [Hotel website](https://greentreeinn.com/destinations/pasadena/)

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