Churchill Club proudly presents the 9th annual CHURCHILLS--a magical event that inspires us to aim higher and do more to advance innovation, leadership, collaboration, and social benefit. Honorable speakers for each distinction appear in the spirit of "giving back"--by sharing their perspectives and insights about what is needed to innovate, lead, collaborate, and contribute to the greater good.

The honorees are:

LEGENDARY LEADER: JOHN W. THOMPSON, VENTURE PARTNER, LIGHTSPEED VENTURE PARTNERS; CHAIRMAN, MICROSOFT
For indispensable technology and business innovation.
Mr. Thompson will appear in conversation with Steve Luczo, Chairman of Seagate Technology.

GAME CHANGER - WORK CHANGER: SLACK
For indispensable technology and business innovation.
Appearing on behalf of Slack will be Allen Shim, Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Shim's conversation partner will be announced soon.

GAME CHANGER - LIFE CHANGER: PELOTON
For indispensable technology and business innovation.
Appearing on behalf of Peloton will be Graham Stanton, Co-founder. Mr. Stanton's conversation partner will be announced soon.

MAGICAL TEAM: ZOOM
For collaborative breakthroughs that resulted in an irresistible product or service.
Appearing on behalf of Zoom will be Oded Gal, Chief Product Officer, and Priscilla Barolo, Communications Manager, in conversation with Santi Subotovsky, General Partner of Emergence Capital.

LOCAL BENEFACTOR: CARL GUARDINO, PRESIDENT & CEO, SILICON VALLEY LEADERSHIP GROUP
For irrepressible vision and positive impact on society.
Mr. Guardino will appear in conversation with Sam Liccardo, Mayor, City of San José.