PLA Propel 2026
Summer 2026 in the San Francisco Bay Area
Connection, introspection, and inspiration
Join fellow strategic People leaders of investor-backed, founder-led technology companies in June 2026 for an illuminating in-person retreat.
What to Expect
PLA Propel is an immersive retreat designed to provide you with the chance to really hone in on your next chapter. Together, we’ll dive into questions like: Who do you want to be as a people leader? What are the skills and mindsets you want to further cultivate? Who are the people in your community that will support you in this growth?
In a world where there is so often not a “you” for you, it can be hard to take a moment to step back and look holistically at your own goals and ideas. At PLA Propel, you’ll continue to expand your network of peers and mentors, and stretch your own thinking about what is possible for you.
Agenda
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Afternoon arrivals and check in
6pm - 8pm: VIP dinner @ TBD (Sponsored by TBD)
8pm: Pre-party @ TBD (Sponsored by TBD) catch up with fellow attendees
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7am - 8am: Breakfast
8am - 8:15am: Welcoming remarks
8:15 - 9:45am: Session 1
10 - 10:50am: Session 2
11 - 12pm: Session 3
12 - 1pm: Lunch
1 - 2:30pm: Session 4
3 - 4:30pm: Session 5
4:30 - 5pm: Closing Remarks and Action Items
5:15 - 6:30pm: Closing happy hour (sponsored by TBD)
6:30 - 8:30pm: VIP post-event dinner (sponsored by TBD)
8:30pm onwards: Casual (and optional) hang out @ TBD
Our location
In 2025 we gathered at the historic UC Berkeley Faculty Club, in the heart of the UC Berkeley campus, where we enjoyed both cozy rooms and lots of outdoor patio space.
Location TBD in the SF Bay Area for 2026.
Reserve your spot
PLA 2026 VIP
(before May 19, 2025)
$500
PLA 2026 Regular Price
$1000
*admission includes all food, drinks, and activities.
See below for information about booking lodging!
Join us for the 2026 PLA Propel Retreat!
Lodging
Berkeley has many lodging options for your stay during PLA Propel; however, for your maximum convenience, we suggest considering rooms at The Faculty Club itself, the nearby Women’s Faculty Club, or The Graduate Hotel (book directly with these hotels—links below!).
Note that UC Berkeley Commencement is hot on the heels of PLA Propel, so some hotels will have premium rates—however, we have a block of rooms held at The Faculty Club at the regular (cheaper!) rate, so be sure to mention that you’re booking for the PLA conference in order to secure that discount.
There are also attendees who are considering finding an Airbnb or other shared lodging close by, so be sure to check Slack and message other alums if that kind of accommodation is of interest to you.
