This event is co-promoted in partnership with Stanford, Ivy+ Alumni NorCal, Voltai, Z.AI, and local community tech partners.
Rummage through the ghosts of Halloweens past, present, and future at the spookiest affair of the season! Join an unofficial gathering of NV friends, conjuring the spirits of next-gen intelligence in pentagram with our mad science friends from Cornell, Stanford, the Ivy+ Alumni NorCal network, Voltai, and Z.AI for an unforgettable night of music, spirits, and wizardry
Whether you're conjuring up breakthrough ideas or looking to reconnect with fellow alumni and tech peers across the Bay, step into the Estate of EDA for an enchanting evening of celebration and networking.
Come for the wizardry, stay for the spirits! The night will be long, the beats will be bewitching, and the company will be electric. We’ve lined up live DJ sets, an open party flow, and plenty of curated refreshments for warm-blooded palates alike .
Schedule & Highlights (5:00 PM – 12:00 AM):
- Live DJ & Dancing: Bewitching beats running all evening to keep the manor alive.
- Costume Contest & Prizes: Cavort in costume or don't cavort at all! Contests and prizes for the best of the best will be awarded (keep an eye on event announcements for category reveals).
- Food & Lavish Libations: Delicious party bites, treats, and refreshments provided throughout the night.
- Tech & Alumni Mixer: Connect with peers and friends across the Bay Area AI, alumni, and tech ecosystems.
Participating:
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Stanford Alumni & Friends
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Ivy+ Alumni NorCal Network
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Cornell Alumni Association of Northern California
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NVfriends (Unofficial community gathering of NVIDIA teammates & tech friends)
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Voltai & Z.AI
- Friends and +1s from all other schools are highly encouraged and welcome to join!
Registration:
Capacity is strictly limited at the estate. Please RSVP in advance via Partiful to secure your spot and receive entry details. Registration will close once capacity is reached.
WHEN:
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM PT
LOCATION:
Manor of Madness, Estate of EDA | Atherton, CA (Exact address disclosed upon registration)
(Street parking is available along the neighborhood streets. For public transit, take Caltrain to either the Menlo Park or Redwood City station, followed by a quick 5-to-7-minute rideshare or the SamTrans ECR / 296 bus).
QUESTIONS?
Contact Cornell NorCal Event Director, Paris, directly at paris.hsu88@gmail.com
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Join Cornell NorCal here, and donate here.
Event proceeds go towards operating costs and supporting Cornell students from the SF Bay Area. We are a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, and we receive no funding from Cornell University.
By registering for and/or participating in this event, you agree that you will adhere to the Cornell University guidelines in regard to COVID-19. Stay informed at covid.cornell.edu. If you are sick or showing symptoms of COVID-19, please stay home. Cornell University is not liable in the event of a COVID-19 outbreak. Attendees will participate at their own risk.
