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Event and Hotel Information

9/18-19/24 Event Information 



🗓️ Event Date and time:

Day 1: September 17, 8:30am – 5:30pm, followed by a reception.

Day 2: September 18, 8:30am - 6:30pm

🏟️ Event Venue Location: Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco, 223 Twin Dolphin Drive, Redwood City, California

📍 Room: Aster

👖 Dress Code: business causal

🅿️ Parking: Please let an event organizer know if you need parking validation. 

🛜 Wifi: Device Wifi can be purchased by selecting the "Grand Bay Meeting" network and completing the payment on the splash page to purchase.


Program Information 

🗣️ Speaker Bioshttps://app.glueup.com/event/responsible-adoption-of-general-purpose-ai-108941/speakers.html 

📃 Programhttps://app.glueup.com/event/responsible-adoption-of-general-purpose-ai-108941/agenda.html

Today's Menu

☕ Coffee and Tea Selections from 8:30am - 4:30pm 

  •  Freshly Brewed Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee, Hot Chocolate and a Selection of Harney and Sons Tea


🍽️ Lunch

Menu Day 1 September 18

  • Sandwich Selection:
  • Oven Roasted Turkey Breast and Gruyere on Artisan Roll Caramelized Balsamic Onion Jam, Greens, Tomatoes, Red Onion
  • Portobello Mushroom Wrap (vegan) Baby Spinach, Avocado, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Tapenade Aioli
  • Sliced Roast Beef on Pretzel Bun Aged Cheddar, Tomato, Arugula, Horseradish Mayonnaise
  • Potato Chips
  • Ripe and Delicious Hand Picked Fruit
  • Bottled Water
  • Pasta Primavera
  • Freshly Baked Chocolate Chip Cookie


Menu Day 2 September 19

  • Sandwich Selection:
  • Grilled Chicken on Ciabatta Tomato Confit, Spinach, Fontina Cheese, Pesto Aioli
  • Roast Beef on Pretzel Bun Brie, Horseradish Cream, Rocket Arugula
  • Roasted Portobello Mushroom Wrap Yellow Squash, Baby Spinach, Pickled Red Onions, Hummus (vegan)
  • Potato Chips
  • Ripe and Delicious Hand Picked Fruit
  • Bottled Water
  • Housemade Whole Grain Mustard Potato Salad
  • Freshly Baked Chocolate Chip Cookie


If you have an allergy that cannot be accommodated with the above selection, please let an event organizer know.


⚡Afternoon Roundtable Fuel Break at 4:00pm 

  • Last call for coffee and tea at 4:00pm

Day 1

  • Seasonal Sliced Fruits and Berries (vegan)
  • Caramel Corn and White Cheddar Popcorn (GF)
  • Assorted Tea Sandwiches Egg Salad, Cucumber, Dill and Cream Cheese, Chicken Salad

Day 2

  • Seasonal Sliced Fruits and Berries (vegan)
  • Locally Made Decadent Fudge Brownies and White Chocolate Chunk Blondies (No Nuts)
  • Assorted Tea Sandwiches Egg Salad, Cucumber, Dill and Cream Cheese, Chicken Salad


🥂September 18 Reception 5:30pm - 6:30pm 

  • Room: Dockside
  • Cash Bar Premium Spirit Cocktail @ $23.00 Each Cordials @ $18.00 Each Spirits @ $19.00 Each Wine by the Glass @ $15.00 Each Imported Beer @ $12.00 Each
  • Light nibbles; cheese, crackers, fruit, pita, and dips

Additional Information

🌐About PECC

Introduction & History

PECC is a unique tripartite partnership of senior individuals from business and industry, government, academic and other intellectual circles.

All participate in their private capacity and discuss freely on current, practical policy issues of the Asia Pacific region. PECC | Introduction and History


Broad, Extensive Network & Policy Oriented Program

  • Established in 1980, PECC now has 25 Member Committees, including one associate member, and two institutional members. Each Member Committee brings together leading thinkers, and decision makers from government and business in an informal setting to discuss and formulate ideas on the most significant challenges facing the Asia Pacific.
  • It regularly develops and advocates regional policy initiatives to aid in the stable economic development of the region.
  • PECC's regional community building efforts led to the establishment of the official APEC process in 1989, the Council is one of the three official observers of the APEC process.
  • PECC is policy oriented, pragmatic and anticipatory. Its work program aims for better cooperation and policy coordination in areas including trade, investment, and finance.

Only non-governmental official observer of APEC

  • PECC has provided information and analytical support to APEC ministerial meetings and working groups. Also it channels and facilitates private sector participation in the formal process.


🌏 About APEC

What is APEC?

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is a regional economic forum established in 1989 to leverage the growing interdependence of the Asia-Pacific. APEC's 21 members aim to create greater prosperity for the people of the region by promoting balanced, inclusive, sustainable, innovative and secure growth and by accelerating regional economic integration. About APEC | APEC


APEC Observers

APEC has three official observers: the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Secretariat, the Pacific Economic Cooperation Council and the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat. Representatives from these groups participate in APEC meetings and have full access to documents and information related to the work of member economies, helping to track progress and provide guidance in support of APEC objectives. APEC Observers | APEC


Policy

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) policy direction is provided by the 21 APEC economic leaders. Strategic recommendations provided by APEC ministers and the APEC Business Advisory Council are considered by APEC economic leaders as part of this process. Policy Level | APEC


🤝 About US-PECC

Website: https://ncapec.org/pacific-economic-cooperation-council/​

Follow us on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/company/us-pecc/