Skyline College, San Bruno, CA

The only place-based lowrider studies conference in the world.

Friday, October 10, 2025

Welcome to the RIDE Conference

The RIDE Conference at Skyline College is an annual, educational event that uses lowrider culture as a dynamic framework to inspire and empower students— especially first-generation and those from underrepresented communities — to explore academic pathways, career opportunities, and personal growth.

Through a vibrant mix of keynote speakers, career panels, workshops, art exhibits, and classic car displays, the conference fosters a strong sense of identity, community, and belonging for all attendees. Centered around the goal of college and career exploration, RIDE uniquely blends education with cultural pride, offering students a supportive space to discover their passions and engage meaningfully with Skyline College’s various majors and campus resources.

Proposal Submission Deadline:

Friday, June 20th, 2025 11:59pm PST

Presenters are encouraged to contribute through traditional presentations, hands-on workshops, artistic showcases, or any other creative formats.

Call for Proposals NOW OPEN!

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Call for Proposals NOW OPEN! >>

4th Annual RIDE Conference

Friday, October 20th, 2025

This year's conference, themed "Develop a Plan," focuses on supporting students in designing clear, actionable roadmaps for college and career success through leveraging Skyline College’s Guided Pathways and Interest Areas. It offers career panels, professional conversations, and workshops across various disciplines like STEM, Art, and Business, all viewed through the lens of Lowriding.

Conference Agenda

  • Check-in & Light Refreshments: 9:00 am 

  • Welcome & Keynote Speech: 10:00 am

  • Workshop Sessions: 11:00 am

  • Lunch: 12:30 pm

  • Closing Remarks: 1:30 pm

  • Depart: 2:00 pm

Past Presenters & Workshops

  • John Ulloa

    Dean of Language Arts & Social Science, West Valley College

    Cruising at The Crossroads: Exploring Lowriding & Intersectionality

  • Ashley Palomo

    Salon Owner & Hairstylist, Gypsy Rose Salon

    Empowering Women In Business & Lowriding

  • Minerva Banuelos Uribe

    Painter, Tesla

    Introduction to Pinstriping & Custom Paint

  • Daniel Osorio

    Film Instructor, Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock High School (DCP-ARHS) & Director/Producer, East Side Hero Films/Music

    Unmasking Identity: Exploring the Philosophical and Cultural Implications of Aztec Masks in Chicano Street Culture

  • Bianca Elisa Guzman-Arellano

    PhD Student, University of San Diego

    Decolonizing The Curriculum: The Intersection of Lowrider and S.T.E.A.M.

  • Mitzi Ulloa

    College Dance Instructor & High School Art Teacher, Sequoia Union High School District

    Lowrider Pedagogy In the Classroom

  • Jessica Marie “Ree” Obaña, LCSW

    Social Justice Community Organizer & Licensed Clinical Social Worker, EMRG Collaborative Therapy and Vision Culture Foundation

    Lowriding, Car Culture and Mental Health

  • Ricardo Cortez

    Director of Marketing at Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship, Chicano Research & Development

    Mini-Murals con Estilo: Lowrider Collage

  • Angelina Loyola

    Professor, Chicana and Chicano Studies, Evergreen Valley College & San Jose Community College

    Culture Keepers: Mujeres Preserving Chican@ Art & Culture across Generations

  • Brandi Mabutas

    Freelance Makeup Artist & Lowrider Photographer

    Lowrider Art Exhibit

  • Juan Roman-Medina

    Professor, Automotive Technology, Skyline College

    Lowriding Is More Than Just A Trend; It's A Rich and Enduring Culture