Dreammakers & Risktakers Awards
November 12, 2026 | Shannon Community Center, Dublin
All ideas begin with a question and a small spark of inspiration. This leads to daring acts of innovation, which change the world around us. When the dust settles, you can see a DreamMaker. You can see a RiskTaker. You can see an innovation that proves that the future is being made right now, right here.
Come and join the 2026 Innovation Tri-Valley (ITV) DreamMakers & RiskTakers Awards. Let’s honor the region’s youngest innovators, risk-takers, and leaders from our four Tri-Valley public school districts, Tri-Valley ROP and Las Positas College.
📅 Thursday, November 12, 2026
⏰ 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (Doors open / Breakfast served)
📍 Shannon Community Center | 11600 Shannon Avenue, Dublin, CA 94568
What to Expect:
- Continental Breakfast Buffet (vegetarian options included)
- Inspiring Keynotes & Awards honoring our region’s standout young innovators
- High-Impact Networking with local students, educators, tech founders, and community leaders
- Hassle-Free Event: Ample free on-site parking | Business casual attire
Ticket Details:
- ITV Partners: $80
- General Public / Non-Members: $85 (Honored students receive 2 complimentary tickets)
Or You Can Get Tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dreammakers-risktakers-awards-2026-tickets-2002091079313
Whether you are new here or a repeat visitor, join us in celebrating local talent and ingenuity. Every innovation and invention always starts with an individual who is willing to take a chance and follow their idea to its end.
Thank you to our sponsors!



