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Hardware Meets Intelligence: AI for Space and Defense

Hosted by Starburst Aerospace and Outpost Space

When
5:30 – 8:30 PM
Where
Playa Vista
Format
Networking, Panel / Fireside Chat and Pitch Event / Demo Day
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Hardware Meets Intelligence: AI for Space and Defense

Join us for a focused LA Tech Week event exploring the potential and impact of AI for space and defense applications.

Presented by Starburst and Outpost, this LA Tech Week event at Outpost HQ in Playa Vista will explore how AI-tech translates into operational capability for space and defense use cases.

The event will include: -🎙️[5:30 - 6:30] a Panel Discussion featuring representatives of Outpost, Gallatin AI, Knobbe Martens, moderated by Starburst Ventures; - 🚀 [6:30 - 7:00] a Startup Innovation Showcase with fire pitches from top startups in the ecosystem: BQP, Phinorm, Vaxon Space, HEPT Lab, and Multiphasic; -🍹[7:00 - 8:30] a Networking Reception to meet with the different stakeholders from the ecosystem.

This event is a part of #LATechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com

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