Silicon Valley is not just the epicenter of high technology and global innovation; it is a unique cultural mosaic that has inspired generations of entrepreneurs and visionaries. Here, diversity is not a slogan—it is the essence that has allowed revolutionary ideas to be born and thrive.
With the FIFA World Cup (2026), the recent Super Bowl and other world-class sporting events, we have an extraordinary opportunity to show the world what makes our region special. Silicon Valley flourished and continues to flourish thanks to the coexistence of cultures, languages, and traditions beginning with our original native dwellers that are woven into our daily lives. And from Mexican tacos, Colombian arepas, Peruvian ceviche—to Vietnamese, Korean, Italian, and other cuisines—our gastronomy reflects the richness of our roots. Ethnic festivals, folk music, and traditional dances are not just entertainment—they are the inspiration that fuels the creativity of engineers, entrepreneurs and scientists.
We invite visitors to discover more than just technology: to explore our mountains, admire the majestic redwoods, and enjoy the colors of our beautiful Silicon Valley, which used to be known as the Valley of Heart’s Delight. To share meals and stories in local restaurants, food trucks, and family-owned businesses that persist in anchoring the distinct character of our neighborhoods and friendly downtowns. They remain at the heart of our communities, delivering human connection in an era of digital isolation.
Silicon Valley is a place where innovation meets humanity. Where technological wealth must go hand in hand with inclusion and equity. Today, more than ever, we are called to celebrate, recognize and care for what has made this region thrive: our diversity. Because here multiculturalism is not only lived, it is shared and is a driving force of a better future.
Welcome, players and fans! Welcome to a region where technology and diversity go hand-in-hand, shaping a place unlike anywhere else in the world. We invite you to experience all that makes Silicon Valley—and the communities that surround it—extraordinary.
Olga Enciso Smith is a community organizer and founder of MPGA/Machu Picchu Gallery of the Americas (est. 1974). Co-Founder Ikiam Foundation for Amazonian Rainforest Conservation (est. 2024).
