​Silicon Oasis Summit

​Unifying Arizona’s Tech Ecosystem

​The Silicon Oasis Summit marks a pivotal moment for Arizona’s innovation economy.

​For the first time, the grassroots founder-led community of Silicon Oasis and the executive leadership of InvisionAZ formally unite under one aligned platform. This summit publicly announces that merger — and outlines the roadmap for what comes next.

​Arizona has produced meaningful tech wins, exited founders, venture-backed growth companies, and institutional leadership. But the ecosystem has remained fragmented. This event signals a shift: a coordinated, founder-led platform designed to align capital, leadership, policy influence, and community under one entity.

​The Summit will answer three core questions:

​What are we building?
A unified statewide platform for scalable technology companies.

​How will it operate?
Founder-led, board-backed — combining grassroots energy with executive leadership and governance.

​What happens next?
Structured programming, expanded capital access, ecosystem coordination, ambassador growth, and stronger national visibility for Arizona.

​Event Disclaimer: Priority registration will be given to individuals actively involved in Arizona’s tech ecosystem.

​Who Should Attend

• ​Founders and startup operators

• ​Venture capital and angel investors

• ​Corporate innovation leaders

• ​Students and emerging builders

• ​Economic development and government leaders

• ​Ecosystem partners and community organizers

​Attendance is curated to ensure a high-signal, high-caliber audience.

​Event Format

​Here’s the updated version with the new timing:

​Event Format

​3:00 – 3:40 PM
Networking + Arrival

​3:40 – 4:10 PM
Panel 1: The Merger — Why Now, Why Arizona is the Silicon Oasis
• Jack Selby – Managing Director, Copper Sky Capital; formerly PayPal
• John Ragan – CEO, InvisionAZ; formerly Arizona Chamber of Commerce
Moderator: Kyle Macdonald

​4:10 – 4:40 PM
Panel 2: From Vision to Execution — How Silicon Oasis will lead
• Clate Mask – CEO of PHX FWD, former CEO of Keap (Infusionsoft)
• Kyle Macdonald

​4:40 – 5:00 PM
Intermission

​5:00 – 5:30 PM
Panel 3: Building at Scale in Arizona
• Aaron Matos – Founder & Executive Chairman of Paradox; former founder of Jobing.com and Recruiting.com
• Sean Bair – BAIR Analytics; CEO & Co-Founder SwornAI
Moderator: Josue Romero

​5:30 – 6:00 PM
Closing + Call to Action
How to get involved: ambassadors, partnerships, media, events

​Summit VIP Experience – 7 PM

​Following the Summit, a limited VIP Experience will take place beginning at 7 PM, reserved for a select group of 100 attendees. This invite-only gathering offers a more private, elevated setting to continue conversations and connect with fellow founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders.

​This is not simply an event.
It is the formal alignment of Arizona’s tech leadership and founder community under one platform.

​If you are building, investing in, or shaping Arizona’s innovation future — this is where the ecosystem aligns.

​Event Disclaimer: Priority registration will be given to individuals actively involved in Arizona’s tech ecosystem.