October 29, 2025
Santa Clara, CA
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Join 400 professionals from across sectors committed to ensuring that the next generation of leaders emerges from everywhere by championing upward economic mobility, diversity, and inclusion for first-generation college students.
Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
5101 Great America Pkwy
Santa Clara, CA 95054
The 2025 Braven Summit will take place at Hyatt Regency Santa Clara. Hyatt Regency Santa Clara places you moments from Silicon Valley’s best and one of our higher education partners, San José State University.
For those who need hotel accommodations, we have secured a block of rooms at the group rate of $279 per night. Unwind in our contemporary hotel rooms and suites, which offer a spacious retreat with views of Silicon Valley and Levi’s Stadium.
The Braven Summit will provide a variety of educational offerings for professionals interested in building their knowledge on the latest trends impacting the intersection of higher education and employment. The Braven Summit is great for corporate executives and professionals thinking about ways to increase employee engagement or to better recruit and retain young diverse talent. The Summit is also directly relevant to education practitioners thinking about ways to support students as they transition from college to career.
Yes, once you register for the event you are able to select the breakout session of your choice.
Attire is business casual. Meeting room temperatures can be cool, and the climate may vary, so it is recommended that you wear layered clothing for comfort.
Sponsorship opportunities are limited, so act today. To become a sponsor and for more information, please contact summit@bebraven.org.
The Braven community is made up of leaders who are driven, empathetic, and curious. Our volunteers are passionate about expanding opportunity in this nation and eager to work with young leaders from diverse backgrounds. They believe deeply in the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and higher education. They welcome feedback, embracing opportunities to learn, grow, and hone their own leadership skills alongside Braven Fellows.
The 2025 Braven Summit will take place on October 29, 2025 at Hyatt Regency Santa Clara.
Participants are able to register online before the event. Please visit the registration page for deadlines, rates, and other registration information.
Summit registrants enjoy access to all keynote speakers, breakout sessions, plus one entry to the official luncheon.
Unfortunately, Braven is unable to provide refunds or credit for registrations.
Braven is committed to providing a Summit experience and environment that is welcoming, inviting, and user-friendly to all attendees. Braven staff recognizes that some individuals require specific accommodation to ensure their full and equal participation. Please contact summit@bebraven.org no later than September 30, 2025 with any requests to ensure those arrangements can be scheduled and confirmed prior to the Summit. If you have dietary preferences, please be sure to mark those on the space provided on the registration form when you register.