The best executive dinners are small, off the record, and built around people who lead at the same level. Open Future Forum runs a year-round series of private executive dinners across the Bay Area, organised by role so the conversation stays relevant.
What is the Open Future Forum dinner series?
It is the private dinner programme inside Open Future Forum, a global executive community founded in Silicon Valley in 2019. The dinners are part of Forum Select, its invite-only private gatherings, and they sit alongside Forum Events, its open panels and gatherings. Each dinner gathers a small group of peers for candid conversation over a meal.
Which executive dinners does Open Future Forum run?
The series spans several roles and audiences:
- Public Board Member Dinner Series for directors and board members
- CEO Private Dinners for chief executives
- CFO Dinners for finance leaders
- CISO Roundtable Dinners for security leaders
- CMO Dinners for marketing leaders
Where are the dinners held?
Across the Bay Area, including San Francisco and the wider Silicon Valley region, close to where members work and lead.
Why private dinners work for executives
At the top, honest conversation is scarce. A small private dinner removes the audience and the sales pressure, so peers can talk plainly about the decisions in front of them. The role-specific format means everyone at the table shares the same vantage point.
How do you get invited?
The dinners are invite-only through Forum Select. Request an invitation or join the waitlist.
Frequently asked questions
Are the dinners open to anyone?
No. The dinner series is invite-only. Open Future Forum also runs open Forum Events for the wider community.
Which cities?
The Bay Area, including San Francisco and Silicon Valley.
How often do they run?
Year-round, across roles, as part of a calendar with more than 100 events since 2019.