Date: Thursday, November 6
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Mitchell Park Community Center, 3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto
Cost: $85 per participant

The Next Generation Silicon Valley Committee invites mid-career managers in local government to apply for the upcoming “Tomorrow’s Department Head Forum.” This unique, full-day professional development event is designed for those preparing to step into department leadership roles.

🔹 What to Expect:

• Expert panels featuring City Managers, Department Directors, HR professionals, and an Executive Recruiter
• Speed Coaching sessions
• Informal lunch discussions
• A networking reception with leaders from across San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties

This Forum is co-sponsored by MMANC, Cal-ICMA, I-NAPA, the Local Government Hispanic Network, and Women Leading Government.

📢 “Local government agencies are all trying to fill Department Head positions. The Forum is an effort to accelerate the development of mid-managers who will become the next generation of department directors in our organizations.”
— Lisa Goldman, City Manager of Burlingame

📝 Apply Now: Click here to complete the application. The application deadline is September 5, 2025, at 5:00 pm. Space is limited.
For more information, contact Lisa Goldman at lgoldman@burlingame.org