San Francisco Chamber of Commerce & the APEC Innovation Zone at City Hall

During the week of APEC, the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with San Francisco Mayor London Breed, hosted over a thousand global media for an immersive and innovative arts experience.

Aligned with the Mayor’s “City of Firsts” theme, during the Media Reception, the Chamber and presenting sponsor Deloitte unveiled the Innovation Zone – a space designed to celebrate and highlight San Francisco’s vibrant culture of pioneering
innovations and sustainable solutions.

As part of this visionary endeavor, the Innovation Zone presented an immersive art installation that guided viewers through a narrative of San Francisco’s storied past, its dynamic present, and a forward-looking vision of sustainability.

Featured innovations included carbon removal technology from Charm Industrial and Heirloom, water recycling solutions by Epic Cleantec, advancements in electric vehicle charging software from WeaveGrid, satellite technology from Astranis, and groundbreaking initiatives from sustainable innovators as part of the Yes SF Urban Sustainability Challenge.