
Omidyar Network Presents ON Executive Forum 2012
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“I'm completely humbled, honored, and grateful to have been at ON Executive Forum. I didn't just connect—I bonded, with multiple people. It feels so good to know that we are part of something larger.”
~Nancy Lublin, CEO and Chief Old Person, DoSomething.org
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“I left ONEF with new perspectives, tools, connections, and at least one epiphany, that could be game-changing, and scale-shifting for Living Goods' impact.”
~Chuck Slaughter, Founder and President, Living Goods
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“A huge thanks for including me in the ONEF program this year. It was a terrific few days on multiple levels. I know how hard it is to pull these things off in a way that is meaningful and valuable. You and your team did an amazing job.”
~Diana Wells, President, Ashoka
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“What a truly great meeting! I've sat through many of these conferences in my for-profit days and this one trumped them all, especially in terms of the take home value - both to me personally and to our organization.”
~Executive, Common Sense Media
About ONEF’12
ON Executive Forum is not a typical conference. Its power lies in the quality of attendees, the sharing of experiences, and connections to other extraordinary leaders. It's where the CEOs, executive directors, and founders from our global network converge on Silicon Valley for three days of problem-solving and learning together.
This year's theme is Spark. Serve. Scale. Through networking, dialogue with your peers, and access to industry experts, ONEF'12 will help you spark innovation, serve your customers, and scale your impact. You'll leave with fresh insights, powerful tools, and practical resources.
Make an investment in yourself and your organization. Join us at ONEF’12!
About
Agenda
Because ONEF’12 is in Silicon Valley, we have the unique ability to bring in highly-accomplished entrepreneurs and business executives to serve as speakers, facilitate small group sessions, and offer individual coaching. You'll have access to a rich array of diverse practitioners and global leaders. Below is a high-level framework of the agenda. Look for more details in the coming weeks.
Tuesday, May 8th
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8:00am - 9:00am
Registration & Breakfast
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9:00am - 12:00pm
Welcome & Keynote Speaker
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12:00pm - 1:30pm
Lunch & Networking
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1:30pm - 5:00pm
Peer Presentations & Workshops
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5:00pm - 6:30pm
Dinner & Networking
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6:30pm - 8:00pm
Fireside Chat with Pierre & Pam Omidyar
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8:00pm - 9:00pm
Dessert & Cocktails
Wednesday, May 9th
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8:00am - 9:00am
Breakfast
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9:00am - 12:00pm
General Session, Workshops & Coaching Sessions
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12:00pm - 1:30pm
Lunch & Networking
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1:30pm - 5:00pm
Workshops & Coaching Sessions
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5:00pm - 7:00pm
Dinner & Networking
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7:00pm - 9:00pm
Evening Event
Thursday, May 10th
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8:00am - 9:00am
Breakfast
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9:00am - 12:00pm
General Session, Workshops & Coaching Sessions
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12:00pm - 2:00pm
Lunch & Networking
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2:00pm - 3:30pm
Taking it Home (with wine and cheese)
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3:30pm - 4:30pm
Keynote Speaker
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4:30pm - 5:00pm
Closing
Agenda
Hotel & Travel
ONEF’12 kicks off Tuesday morning, May 8, and concludes Thursday afternoon, May 10. We know many of you are travelling great distances to attend, so come early and stay late to take advantage of opportunities to meet with fellow conference participants, ON staff, and other contacts in the area.
Hotel
ONEF’12 will be held at the Sofitel Hotel in Redwood City, California.
Your hotel room will be automatically reserved when you register. Omidyar Network will cover your room cost for the nights of May 7, 8, 9, and 10. Additional room nights may be reserved at a special rate of $199 plus tax per night, up to two days pre- and post-conference, based on hotel availability.
Please contact us with questions or to request changes to your reservation.
Travel
You are responsible for your airfare and ground transportation. The closest airport to the Sofitel Hotel is San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Once you have made your flight arrangements, please provide us with your flight information and we will gladly coordinate free shuttle service to the hotel from SFO.
For your convenience, we have engaged the services of our travel agency, Altour, to assist with your travel needs. Please reference Omidyar Network when speaking with Altour.
- From the United States, during business hours (PST):
800-878-5847 - From the United States, before/after business hours (PST):
888-625-8687 - From international locations, during all hours:
310-571-6005 (this is a collect call and will be accepted)
Visa Requirements
Need a visa to enter the United States? If so, it is important that you begin the application process as soon as possible. If you need an invitation letter, please contact us, and we will be happy to assist.
Hotel
Contact
For questions related to the conference, please email us. To register for the conference, click here.


