CIF Takes the Global Stage
Where Capital Meets Vision: The California Investment Forum
In a city where dreams are manufactured and fortunes are made, one organization has become one of the most powerful bridges between global capital and California’s boundless potential. The California Investment Forum (CIF) is not your average investment conference. It is a movement, a platform, and a force reshaping how the world looks at the Golden State.
A Mission Built on Global Ambition
CIF is dedicated to fostering international investment and economic development, connecting investors with groundbreaking projects across artificial intelligence, clean energy, biotechnology, real estate, and advanced manufacturing. Its extensive network spans top academic institutions — including Caltech, Stanford, USC, and the University of California system — alongside major venture capital firms, government agencies, and diplomatic partners across five continents.
At its core, CIF believes California is not just a state. It is a global economic superpower waiting to be fully unlocked.
Recognizing Those Who Dare to Innovate
One of CIF’s most celebrated pillars is its Innovation Awards program — a prestigious recognition platform honoring the companies and individuals pushing the boundaries of what is possible. From green energy and medical technology to entertainment tech and AI, winners join an elite circle of pioneers, gaining unparalleled exposure and access to a global network of investors and partners.
CIF also presents the coveted California Unicorn Award, recognizing a high-growth company shaping the future of the state’s economy — one of the most distinguished honors in California’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
CIF at Luxury Gala 2026
On the night of the 98th Academy Awards, March 15, 2026, CIF took center stage at Luxury Gala 2026 by Samira’s Network — one of the largest and most glamorous Oscar viewing events in the United States, held at the iconic Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City before over 1,000 distinguished guests.
The evening was a celebration of creativity, achievement, and global ambition. CIF leaders Jason Gahari, Daniel Sieu, and California State Treasurer Fiona Ma delivered inspiring addresses, while innovation honors were presented to visionaries in AI, Web3, and beyond. With over 100 sponsors and partners represented, the gala reinforced what CIF has always stood for: that bold ideas deserve the brightest spotlight.
The Road Ahead
With the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics on the horizon, CIF is positioning itself as the premier connector between global investors and the unprecedented opportunities Olympic development will bring to California and the world.
The mission is clear, and the momentum is undeniable. From Silicon Valley to Hollywood, CIF is where vision becomes reality.