March 15, 2018
Mission
Influence is a three-day crash course on San Diego’s business and civic landscape for C-level and senior executives.
Why Influence?
Taking place from Thursday, March 5 – Saturday, March 7, 2026, and facilitated by San Diego’s top civic, community, and business leaders, as well as key regional decision-makers, Influence is a peer-to-peer program specially developed to further educate C-level and senior executives on key regional issues.
Influence is known as a “crash course on San Diego” and is highly valued by corporate executives and mid-to-large companies interested in establishing a stronger connection to the regional community and an issues-based professional education program.
The Influence program will cover topics including:
- Arts & Culture
- Environment & Growth
- Health & Human Services
- Education
- Labor
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- Life Sciences & Innovation
- Mexico & Our International Region
- Military
- Political Landscape
- Tourism
Interested in Influence?
Applications for Influence 2026 are open until February 13, 2026. To apply, please complete the application below.
If you have any questions, email LEAD@SDChamber.org.
2026 Program Cost
Chamber Member – $3,500
Non-Member – $4,375
Testimonials
Jean Loo-Russo (17)
Chief Philanthropy Officer
The Elizabeth Hospice
“LEAD San Diego’s Influence has been instrumental in our ability to work collaboratively with other organizations for the benefit of the community. This is a great opportunity to make connections.”
Carisa Wisniewski (11)
Past Chair, LEAD San Diego
Business Assurance Partner & Executive Committee Member, Moss Adams
“We’re fortunate in San Diego County to have created an environment of collaboration, of partnerships, and intelligent and constructive discourse.”
James Mackay (17)
President & Chief Executive Officer
Aristea Therapeutics
“Influence San Diego was a truly awesome experience. I have never learned so much and been so interested on a three-day course. It was so good that I send all the members of my leadership team.”
Vladimir Victorio (23)
Senior Vice President, San Diego Market Leader, Private Wealth
U.S. Bank
“What I enjoyed most about Influence was making friends with a great group of local professionals that are all working at not only making their organizations better, but also growing and shaping the future of San Diego. The behind-the-scenes access to many of San Diego’s iconic locations was also a treat that taught me a lot about what’s currently happening with the infrastructure and history of the city.”
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