On this page you’ll find more information about the study trip to San Francisco and Silicon Valley, such as practical information, locations and a program overview. In between the project working sessions, we’ve planned several activities. There’s also time to explore the city your preferred way.
UvA Business School Study Trip 2026
San Francisco, January 18-20
Silicon Valley, January 20-23
Silicon Valley, January 20-23
On this page
Contact on-site
In addition to UvA professor Christo Sonnekus, your contact on-site will be Patrick van der Schaaf, found of travel facilitator Cognicum:
Patrick van der Schaaf
T +31 6 8390 4030
E patrick@cognicum.com
The program
Below, you’ll find the most recent version of the program overview for Cape Town. Please note that this overview is being optimized along the way to the trip.
Various times
Arrival to San Francisco
From 15:00 onwards
Check-in opens at the Hyatt Regency Embarcadero
17:30-21:00 | TBA
Opening drinks
07:00-08:00 | Hyatt Regency Embarcadero
Breakfast
08:00 | Hyatt Regency Embarcadero
Meet-up at the lobby
08:15 – 08:50
Transfer to UC Berkeley Faculty Club
09:00 – 17:30 | UC Berkeley Faculty Club
Curricular program
17:30 – 18:00
Transfer back to the Hyatt
18:00 – 19:30
Free time
19:30 – 21:30 | BayPadel Treasure Island
Padel & pickleball
07:00-08:00 | Hyatt Regency Embarcadero
Breakfast
08:00 | Hyatt Regency Embarcadero
Meet-up at the lobby
08:15 – 08:50
Transfer to UC Berkeley Faculty Club
09:00 – 14:00 | Hyatt Regency Embarcadero
Curricular program
14:00 – 14:30
Transfer back to the Hyatt
14:30 – 19:00
Free time & dinner on own arrangement
19:15 | Hyatt Regency Embarcadero
Meet-up at the lobby
19:30
Transfer to Palo Alto/Mountain View
Evening
Check-in at the Hyatt Centric Mountain View
07:00-08:00 | Hyatt Centric Mountain View
Breakfast
09:00 – 12:00 | Hyatt Centric Mountain View, Cloud 1
Curricular program
12:00 – 13:00 | Chef Chu’s
Group lunch
13:15 – 13:45
Transfer to company visit
14:00 – 16:00
Company visit
16:30 – 17:00
Transfer back to the Hyatt
Evening
At own arrangement
07:00-08:00 | Hyatt Centric Mountain View
Breakfast
08:00 | Hyatt Centric Mountain View
Meet-up at the lobby
08:15 – 08:45
Transfer to CHM
09:00 – 12:00 | Computer History Museum
Curricular program
12:15 – 13:15 | Cucina Venti
Group lunch
13:30 – 13:45
Transfer to company visit
14:00 – 16:00
Company visit
16:00 – 16:30
Transfer back to the Hyatt
19:00 – 23:00 | Hyatt Centric Mountain View, Nano 1
Group meetings (timeslots TBA)
Evening
At own arrangement
07:00-08:00 | Hyatt Centric Mountain View
Breakfast
08:00 | Hyatt Centric Mountain View
Meet-up at the lobby
08:15 – 08:45
Transfer to Stanford Faculty Club
09:00 – 16:00 | Stanford Faculty Club
Curricular program
16:00 – 18:00 | Stanford Faculty Club
Wrap-up and drinks
TBA
Transfer back to the Hyatt
Evening
At own arrangement
Key locations
And where to find them
Accommodation 1
Hyatt Regency Embarcadero San Francisco
The first hotel at San Francisco is the Hyatt Regency Embarcadero. This hotel offers a functional and highly convenient base in the city. Located directly adjacent to the Financial District and BART transit, the hotel provides efficient access to key business centers and transportation links. While known for its notable 17-story atrium, this location of the Hyatt focuses on delivering reliable service and essential amenities, including professional meeting spaces and accessible dining options.
Address
5 Embarcadero Ctr, San Francisco, CA 94111, Verenigde Staten
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Accommodation 2
Hyatt Centric Mountain View
The Hyatt Centric Mountain View provides a contemporary and strategically located hub for Executive MBA students focused on the Silicon Valley ecosystem. Situated steps from major corporate campuses and the transit options along El Camino Real, the hotel offers the blend of sophisticated design and operational efficiency necessary for concentrated study and networking.
Address
409 San Antonio Rd, Mountain View, CA 94040
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