Join Google during LA Tech Week for “Vision to Venture: AI in Media Showcase,” - designed to connect the entertainment industry’s most innovative startups with leading investors and enterprise partners. This showcase will feature cutting-edge product demos, insightful fireside chats, and curated networking opportunities to explore the future of AI in media. Agenda: Hear Google’s vision for collaborative creativity — where industry partners, startups, and Google co-develop the next generation of AI-powered solutions. Learn how we’re bridging the ecosystem to drive real transformation. Panel: Capital, Creativity & Commercial Need A candid conversation with venture capital, enterprise leaders, and Google experts on the future of AI in media & entertainment — from adoption challenges to market-shaping opportunities. Demo: Cloud AI Solutions See Google AI tools in action with a live demo of Veo and Gemini applied to real M&E use cases. Discover the technical capabilities reshaping how content is created, scaled, and monetized. M&E Startup Showcase: Meet the AI Futures Fund Innovators Get a front-row seat to the future of entertainment as three trailblazing startups from Google's AI Futures Fund portfolio take the stage. See firsthand how Promise Studios, Toonstura, and OpusClip are building on Google AI to shape the next wave of media. Spark Talk Close out with practical best practices from top industry dealmakers on building transformative partnerships. Learn how to work with the key players, identify game-changing solutions, and scale impact. Networking Engage with startups, VCs, enterprise partners, and Google teams. Connect with the people shaping the future of media & entertainment AI. 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.

Join the ntg events Startup Job Fair at LA Tech Week, built for tech focused hiring. Meet startups from early stage to those that have raised millions, talk directly with founders and hiring managers, and get quick on site interviews. Hiring is for tech focused roles, with role details shared ahead of time so you can prepare and target conversations. Bring a resume, be ready to show your work, and leave with real opportunities. 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.

Featuring a curated gathering of investors and senior executives from the LA tech, media & sports ecosystem, join us for lovely beach views and lively conversations over lunch. This event is co-hosted by Powerhouse Capital and a16z speedrun at a private member's beach club in Santa Monica. 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.

🚀 Tech Meets Wellness 🚀 This #LATechWeek, step into the future of fitness + recovery. ✨ TAY: LA’s most in-demand fitness visionary and celebrity trainer, brings you The TAY Way: a 16-minute method redefining strength through intelligent movement + emotional connection. 🤝 In partnership with Checked Out, the next-gen wellness brand turning sleep into your ultimate power move. From mouth tape to sleep patches + lash serums, they optimize your recovery while you recharge. 📅 Event Schedule 12:00 PM | Doors Open 12:30 PM | TAY WAY Workout 1:00 PM | Fireside Chat w/ TAY, Client + Checked Out 1:30 PM | Networking + Mix & Mingle ⚡ Fitness. Wellness. Recovery. Culture. Don’t miss this elevated Tech Week experience.

We're betting you pitched your heart out during LA Tech Week (and maybe SF Tech Week, too). This is your chance to talk honestly about what happened when you introduced yourself at events and parties or pitched on stage: what worked, what didn't and why. Veteran pitch coach Kirin Kalia will help you refine your story (or the way you answered tough questions) so that next time you show up with a clearer, more concise and compelling pitch for investors -- and anyone else who can help you build out your beautiful vision. Let's take a moment to celebrate your wins and learn from feedback before you get sucked back into daily founder life. Space is limited so that everyone has an opportunity to share and connect. We'll have plenty of food and beverages to nourish you and fuel the rest of your Friday! 🤩 -=-=-=-ABOUT YOUR HOST-=-=-=- ​Kirin Kalia, Founder and CEO of Grow Through Story, is a startup veteran and communications expert with 25+ years of experience across journalism and marketing. As a communications partner for growth-stage startups, she helps founders master their messaging and public-speaking skills so they raise money and grow their revenue faster. ​Kirin has coached 1000+ founders to pitch investors and innovation leaders at companies including Visa, P&G Ventures, the Estée Lauder Companies and more. She is a 2023 All-Star Mentor for Techstars Los Angeles and mentors founders in programs including the Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs Accelerator, FoundersBoost and the MassChallenge FinTech Program. Kirin is also the host of the Message Worth Millions podcast, available on Apple & Spotify. Follow Kirin on LinkedIn for insights on how to create a message that helps you raise money and grow your revenue faster: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirinkalia/ 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.

Taking place alongside the 2025 LA Tech Week with a focus on impact media opportunities. ​Join international leadership in funding for creative activism including members of NEW MOON's Impact Investment team and learn about different investment communities & trending impact opportunities in the US and abroad. ​Includes access to a sneak peak into our programs and pre-release trailers for NEW MOON's upcoming projects, and featured projects from participants (featured projects selected based on their support for United Nations Sustainable Development Goals). Participants will also be provided a complimentary 1 on 1 remote meeting with a NEW MOON executive producer to discuss strategy for making an impact through their work. ​​NEW MOON is a nonprofit organization supporting United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through Creative Activism, including impact filmmaking. Our team is specialized in trend forecasting, building campaigns that capitalize on cultural momentum to effect lasting change. 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.

Behind the Scenes of Xappy AI, the Most Personalized AI Coach Ever Built XAPA CTO Leon Papkoff gives a talk on how AI isn’t just changing what we work on; it’s changing how we grow. In this session, we reveal the tech, science, and soul behind Xappy AI, Xapa’s new emotionally intelligent AI Agent. Designed to support people in real-time, Xappy delivers personalized, behavior-based coaching when it matters most—during feedback, conflict, stress, and performance pressure. We’ll unpack how our agent learns from each user, responds based on role and style, and integrates real-world context using our proprietary Contextual Prompt Augmentation engine. From product innovation to psychological frameworks, this is a peek into how we’re building the most human AI in the workplace. 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. "This session will be in person and virtual. Please join us via this Zoom link: https://xapa.zoom.us/j/87072242381?pwd=XhWBVHEOnbem2h4BIQvcadKN12eMSI.1&jst=2 We look forward to seeing you at Tech Week!"

AI-Powered Real Estate Summit with Steve Trang An exclusive gathering uniting traditional real estate investors with AI-native infrastructure. Join Steve Trang for his signature fireside chat exploring strategic partnership announcements between Objection Proof AI and Bestia.ai, and intimate discussions on next-generation AI systems transforming real estate operations—from lead generation to deal execution at scale. ========================================= FIRESIDE CHAT GUEST: Stephanie Betters - Left Main REI Steve welcomes Stephanie Betters, founder of Left Main REI, who has been quietly building AI into the backbone of real estate operations. Her platform has become what customers describe as the gold standard for integrating critical property data into a single, intelligent platform that powers faster, smarter deal analysis. Left Main REI leverages AI-enhanced analytics to transform scattered data points into actionable investment insights—making the difference between mediocre and exceptional deal flow. Stephanie joins Steve to demonstrate how her platform's AI capabilities are already helping investors make better decisions at scale, and she'll share her roadmap for expanding the platform's machine learning models to further automate the deal evaluation process. MAIN GUEST HONOREE: Dan Pena - The Trillion Dollar Man Direct from his castle in Scotland, legendary high-performance business coach Dan Pena—called "The Trillion Dollar Man" because his mentees have collectively created over $1 trillion in equity value—joins us on October 17th as our guest of honor to receive the Icon Award, presented by Mike Dusi, cofounder/CEO of Bestia and one of Dan's own mentees of two decades. Mike credits Dan's mentorship as instrumental in his success as a real estate investor, making this presentation a full-circle moment. At 3:00PM Dan Pena will discuss the greatest transformation of wealth the world has ever seen. AI is rewriting the rules of real estate fortunes—are you going to seize this once-in-a-generation opportunity, or sit on your couch binge-watching Netflix and chilling? Dan brings his unfiltered perspective on what it takes to dominate in this new AI-driven economy. 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.

Presented by Day One Surf and Surflytics: An inside look at the surf park and wave pool industry. 1. Why are people pouring billions of dollars into wave pools? 2. Why did Doja Cat and Mark Zuckerberg get on board? 3. How are surf parks redefining wellness, the experience economy, and real estate? Currently growing 80% year over year with over $1B invested last year alone, the surf park sector is poised to reshape how people experience surfing, wellness, and leisure. By the end of this event you will understand: - the financial state of the global surf park market - technologies powering the wave pools and operations - what's missing from the industry & how you can fill the gaps ================================ Val S. K., founder of Surflytics, will share primary research across the global surf park industry including concrete data and detailed insights from behind the scenes interviews with surf park executives from her forthcoming book Surf Parks & Wave Pools Around the World. (Use code LATECHWEEK for 30% off) A former software engineer, Val built and maintains Surf Park DB--the world's most comprehensive public database on surf parks covering technology trends, market growth, real estate models, and the new category of recreation-driven developments. Light lunch provided. Ideal for founders, investors, developers, and anyone curious about where surf, tech, and real estate intersect. ================================ 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.

Unwind at the end of LA Tech Week with a relaxing yoga session led by Shefa Yoga Venice, at Sawubona followed by a lively mixer with DJ Vegas Tagus! 🥂 Connect with fellow tech enthusiasts, enjoy drinks, and get a sneak peek at Sawubona's (sawubona.com) new expansion. $30 per person. Price includes one free glass of wine. Eventbrite link coming soon! Agenda: 1:00-1:30 Community Building 1:30-2:15 Yoga Session 2:15-5pm Mixer with DJ + Cash Bar Don't miss out on this perfect blend of wellness and networking! ✨ 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.

The next trillion-dollar frontier isn’t on a screen—it’s in your field of view. Spatial computing, neurotech, and advanced wearables are redefining how humans interact with information, driving a market projected to surpass $1.5T by 2030. From brain–computer interfaces to next-gen mixed-reality devices, we’re entering an era where technology doesn’t just surround us—it syncs with us. Join founders, engineers, students, pros, and investors building the systems that will rewrite how we see, move, and think. If you’ve ever wanted to build the next layer of human experience—this is the room to be in. H*QUOTIENT is the world's leading deep tech & hardware community for students, recent grads, and GenZ technologists. We're a collective of 4,000+ engineers, scientists, founders, investors, and students across 55+ countries, built by engineers for engineers. We aim to empower the next generation of founders in IP-intensive industries to commercialize their tech, connect over niche STEM-adjacent events, and make deep tech sexy again. Join our community here: https://tally.so/r/nWjGMe and tell us how we can help you! https://linktr.ee/hquotient 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. By registering for this event, you consent to be photographed and receive email updates from the hosts and be added to the H*QUOTIENT newsletter mailing list. Photographs may be used for marketing and media purposes without compensation.

***A Men's Only Event*** [See Friday's schedule for our Women's only session] Performance demands that we understand our gears and fully tune in. It’s not about staying in one mode—it’s about knowing when and how to shift. This experience combines contrast therapy with a deep-dive workshop tailored for men. It's not about testing how long you can stay in an ice bath, so leave your ego at the door. Expect a transformative blend of challenge, reflection, and growth that will fuel both your business and personal journey. Led by Megan Dolce, Co-Founder and Head Coach of Ripe, a human leadership development company based in LA. Megan is known for her work with professional athletes, VCs, founders, leaders, and teams from Fortune 100 companies. RIPE: https://www.get-ripe.com/ Likeminded: https://www.likemindedstudios.com/ 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.

The Human Side of AI and Storytelling What Tech Can Learn from Entertainment About Engaging and Retaining Audiences In a world where AI is reshaping how we create and consume content, the human element is more critical than ever. This session explores what tech leaders can learn from entertainment about the power of storytelling to drive engagement and retention—whether in learning, marketing, or product design. We’ll look at where AI adds value, where human creativity is irreplaceable, and how to bridge creative and technical mindsets to build experiences that truly connect. Speakers Linda Simensky is a renowned leader in animation and storytelling. Most recently, she was Head of Animation and Scripted Content at Duolingo, where she expanded the company’s character-driven stories and helped grow its hit Duolingo Stories product. Before Duolingo, she served as Head of Children’s Content at PBS, Senior Vice President of Original Animation at Cartoon Network (overseeing The Powerpuff Girls), and helped launch Nickelodeon’s pioneering animation slate, including Rugrats, Doug, Rocko’s Modern Life, and Hey Arnold! She is currently working on a book about her adventures in animation and teaching at the University of Pennsylvania. Jackie Canino is the Chief Content Officer at Xapa, where she leads content strategy, curriculum development, and narrative design. With over 15 years of experience in television, gaming, and interactive media, she specializes in creating engaging learning experiences that blend storytelling with professional and personal development. 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.

Please join us for a fireside chat with Sam Shank, who co-founded HotelTonight from day one, scaled it into a beloved consumer product with millions of users, and led it all the way through its acquisition by Airbnb. After the acquisition, Sam stayed on at Airbnb for nearly four years, where he helped grow its boutique hotel category. The conversation will be hosted by a16z partner Katia Ameri. You can expect candid insights on building a consumer product people love, navigating scale, and what it takes to steer a startup through acquisition and beyond. Spots are limited — RSVP soon! 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.

IPHatch® North America Launch Event Join us for the official launch of IPHatch® North America—a first-of-its-kind open innovation platform connecting global patents with bold startups ready to build the next wave of sustainable, deep-tech ventures. This event brings together corporate IP owners, government agencies, investors, and innovation ecosystem leaders to kickstart the search for startups ready to turn untapped IP into real-world impact. Expect inspiring keynotes, patent showcases, and networking with top-tier innovators. 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.

A fast, bold look at how Alberta is reinventing procurement with AI. ProcurementAsCode turns months of paperwork into seconds of automation — cutting cycle times, simplifying compliance, and unlocking faster innovation across government. 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.

Christine Heckart, CEO and founder of Xapa, has held executive roles at Brocade, Cisco, and Microsoft. She now leads Xapa, an AI-powered platform that helps teams build essential soft skills like empathy, adaptability, and self-awareness. AI will change what we do at work, but it may also impact the 'why' of work - purpose, growth, impact, and meaning. This session dives into the 150-year history of the changing ‘why’ of work (and marriage, too!), including how the unprecedented uncertainty from AI and macroeconomic stressors is rocking our boats and ushering in a new era of growth through transformational change. As AI takes over task execution, the real value of human workers lies elsewhere in creating meaning, navigating ambiguity, fostering alignment, and leading through uncertainty. But how do we get through this transformation, and what, specifically, is on the other side? We’ll discuss how organizations can navigate the massive disruption of AI adoption and ultimately redefine, reinvent, and reimagine “work.” 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.

The Ventures is an International Startup Awards and Venture Club, originally launched in Silicon Valley. Our recent editions in New York, London, Tokyo, and other leading tech hubs have featured 2,300+ startups and a jury of 200+ investors from Pegasus Ventures, Plug and Play, Berkeley SkyDeck, Stanford, Google, Meta, Apple, and more. This year in Los Angeles, during SF Tech Week, you’ll pitch in front of investors from Khosla Ventures, 500 Global, Founder Institute, Techstars, Start2, NEXTBLUE, Geek Ventures, CoVentures, Pachamama Ventures, BuildTech VC, TX Ventures & others — all in one room. Apply now to become a finalist and pitch directly to leading investors! It only takes 3 minutes: 👉 https://www.the-ventures.com/los-angeles-2025 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.

Come find your next opportunity in LA. We are excited to co-host this event along with ASU and FYI. Join us for an immersive evening where creativity meets technology. This is a hands-on showcase of how AI is reshaping music, film, gaming, fashion, art and education. Come hear from investors, mentors and potential business partners on how they’re embracing AI and learning new skills. Co-hosted by ASU’s Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts in LA and FYI (will.i.am’s AI-powered creative hub), the event blends big ideas with real-world demos. Main Hosts ASU Herberger Institute of Design & The Arts FYI (Will.i.am Focus Your Ideas App) Vencapital (Co-host) ​Vencapital is a VC accelerator for aspiring minority and female investors, so far we have supported 200+ alums through the program and have 100+ active VC fund managers and experienced investors that instruct and hire through our program. 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.

Most enterprises are building AI on just a slice of their data leaving untapped insights, ROI, and competitive advantage on the table. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll walk you through how to build an enterprise-grade chatbot that actually leverages your full unstructured dataset: securely, cleanly, and without a single line of code. This isn’t theory. This is build-along. Together we’ll: - Anonymize & clean messy, unstructured data (yes, even the stuff you forgot about). -Pipe data directly into GPT using Aparavi’s Data Toolchain for AI. -See real ROI at scale by unlocking value hidden across SharePoint, Teams, file servers, and more. Bring your own dataset for a custom build (BYOD), or use our provided dataset if you’d rather test drive first. Either way, you’ll walk away with a working chatbot blueprint and a clear vision for scaling enterprise AI the right way. We’re not dabbling, we’re experts. And we’re going to show you exactly how it’s done. P.S. Stick around after, our team is hosting a happy hour. Because the only thing better than AI-ready data is a cold drink with smart people. 🍻 https://partiful.com/e/PnGsweZ034CbVRRmqAp9 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

Event Title: Asia Restaurant CEO Summit 📅 Friday, October 17, 2025 🕒 2:45 PM – 6:00 PM 📍 Kellogg West Conference Center and Hotel (Building 76) GPS Address: Kellogg West Conference Hotel (Building 76), Park at the Main Hotel Lodge Building. The Asia Restaurant CEO Summit, co-hosted by Nasdaq Inc., Cal Poly Pomona, and the Asia Innovation Academy, brings together leading voices shaping the vibrant and diverse future of the Asian restaurant and hospitality industry. Rooted in Nasdaq’s mission to empower visionary entrepreneurs, the summit creates a space where CEOs, investors, and innovators exchange ideas on how Asian culinary traditions—from street food to fine dining—can flourish and scale sustainably in the U.S. and beyond, starting right here in multicultural Los Angeles. This collaboration bridges Wall Street insight with Asian heritage and Main Street passion, highlighting how community-driven values and bold business leadership together fuel the next generation of global restaurant brands. At the academic heart of the summit is Dr. Cervantes Lee, a Cal Poly Pomona professor renowned for his work in Asian restaurant entrepreneurship and cross-cultural innovation. Having advised global restaurant leaders overseeing 5,000–20,000+ locations worldwide, Dr. Lee combines academic depth with real-world experience. Together with Nasdaq executives and industry trailblazers—from Jollibee (Philippines, the No. 2 Asian restaurant brand in the U.S.) and 85°C Bakery Café (Taiwan) to Gen Korean BBQ House, CJ Foodville (Korea), and KEI Concepts (Vietnamese-American)—the summit honors the shared spirit of Asian entrepreneurship. On the restaurant supply chain and technology side, the summit also features HF Foods, the largest Asian specialty food distributor in the U.S., and Botrista Tech, a leader in advanced beverage automation. It celebrates how food, culture, and innovation come together as these brands take meaningful steps toward the Nasdaq stage and a truly global future. This special event is proudly executed by the volunteer students of GBA 5700 (Business Planning)—emerging leaders who share a passion for restaurants, entrepreneurship, business growth, and technology-enhanced operations. We deeply appreciate the faculty, staff, and industry mentors whose guidance and encouragement continue to inspire and empower our future innovators at Cal Poly Pomona. Schedule 2:45-3:15pm: Networking Mixer 3:20pm-3:30pm: Opening Remarks - Dean Sandeep Krishnamurthy, College of Business Administration - Dean Margie Ferree Jones, Collins College of Hospitality Management 3:35 – 4:25 PM: Keynote Presentations (3 Speakers) 4:30 – 4:55 PM: Networking Break (Refreshment Provided) 5:00 – 5:45 PM: Asia Restaurant CEO Panel 5:50 – 6:00 PM: Closing Remarks - Dr. Cervantes Lee, Introduction of Executive Restaurant Business Acceleration - Dr. Mr. Joshua Bencker, Asia Restaurants IPO in Nasdaq Program Highlights Keynote Speakers: 1). Dr. Cervantes Lee Topic: Accelerating Asian Restaurant Brands to Nasdaq: Innovation, Investment, and International Scaling. Dr. Cervantes Lee is the Faculty Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Cal Poly Pomona, and the Executive Director of the Asia Innovation Academy established in partnership with the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center. His passion lies in advancing RAISE — Restaurants, AI, Innovation, Service, and Experience — by helping founders and executives build scalable, tech-forward hospitality ventures. 2). Mr. Joshua Bencker, Managing Director, Listings & Corporate Solutions, Nasdaq, Inc.. Topic: Why Nasdaq for Asian Restaurant Brands in the USA. Mr. Bencker maintains relationships with listed and serviced clients. Provide in-depth knowledge on trends, regulation, and public markets. Generate leads, form connections, and visit clients in person at Nasdaq Inc. 3). Mr. David Edward Corral (Director) and Mr. Carlo Arceo (Assistant Director) at Cal Poly Pomona Enterprise Asian/Latino Foodservice on CPP Campus Asia CEO Panel Discussion: Delivered by industry leaders at the intersection of restaurant, foodservice, supply chain, and innovation. Confirmed Speakers of Asia Restaurant CEO Panel include: 1). Mr. Luis Velasco, SVP Marketing, Jollibee USA (Part of Jollibee Foods Corporation, USD 4.5 billion market cap) 2). Mr. David Kim, CEO, Gen Korean BBQ House (Nasdaq: GENK) 3). Mr. Felix Lin, CEO of HF Foods (Nasdaq: HFFG) 4). Mr. Andy Kuo, CEO of 85C Bakery (part of Gourmet Master Co Ltd, 2723 TW) 5). Mr. Viet Nguyen, CEO/ Executive Chef of KEI Concepts, one largest Vietnamese restaurant group in the USA. 6). Mr. Sean Hsu, CEO of Botrista Technology, Inc. 7). Ms. Taeyun Kim, Chief Development Officer, CJ Foodville Moderator: Dr. Cervantes Lee and Ms. Catherine Rhee, Managing Partner for ECVC Accelerator & VCPE Groups Discussion Topics 1. Brand Positioning 2. Market Opportunities 3. Site Selection and Real Estate Development 4. People & Leadership Development 5. Financing & Capital Markets 6. Strategy Vision: The Next Five Years More Restaurant CEOs confirming to join the Asian Restaurant CEO Summit soon. Who Should Attend 1). Restaurant & Food Industry Operators – gain insights on investment trends, franchising, and international growth. 2). Food Entrepreneurs & Innovators – connect with global leaders and explore capital strategies. 3). Venture Capital, Private Equity, Family Offices and Real Estate Developer with keen interest in restaurant industry. 4). Students of Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Consumer Behavior, Food Science, Human Resources, Real Estate, Tech Operation, Restaurant Business – learn directly from executives shaping the future of Asian restaurant brands in the USA. Why Attend - Exclusive access to C-suite insights and global investment strategies - Network with industry peers, investors, and innovators - Engage with Cal Poly Pomona’s next generation of entrepreneurs Part of LA Tech Week 2025 – the premier gathering of innovators and investors in Los Angeles 🔑 Invitation-Only Event – Space is limited. Attendance is restricted to invited executives, operators, industry leaders, and students with an active interest in food & restaurant business, innovation and entrepreneurship. This event is a part of #LATechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs, startups and Academy to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com. Parking at Hospitality College Parking Lot. Event Disclaimer The Asia Restaurant CEO Summit is an academic-based industry forum organized under the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Cal Poly Pomona, in collaboration with graduate student volunteers from GBA 5700 (Business Planning) course. This event is educational and non-commercial in nature. It is designed to promote knowledge exchange, industry insight, student learning, and partnership development between academia and leaders in the restaurant, hospitality, and investment communities. Importantly, this summit is not an investor relations meeting, capital market roadshow, or financial solicitation event. The discussions, presentations, and materials shared are for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice, endorsement, or recommendation of any securities, companies, or financial products. No participating speaker, organizer, or affiliated institution—including Cal Poly Pomona, the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, or any partnering organization—makes any representation or warranty regarding the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of the information presented. While the event may include references to Nasdaq programs or collaborations in an academic context, this event is not organized by, affiliated with, or representative of Nasdaq, Inc and/or Nasdaq Entrepreneurship Center or any of its subsidiaries. All participants, speakers, and attendees acknowledge that participation in this event does not constitute or imply any form of investment relationship, commercial partnership, or institutional endorsement. Seeking Industry Partner Sponsorship Join us as an industry partner for this landmark Asia Restaurant CEO event uniting leading restaurateurs, investors, and innovators shaping the future of Asian restaurant brands in the U.S. and beyond. The event is organized by GBA 5700 (Business Planning) graduate students at Cal Poly Pomona. Partnership contributions will support essential event needs, including venue setup, marketing, catering, audio-visual production, photography, décor, and parking coordination. Partnership Levels – for a total of $5,000 budget – in-kind contributions are also warmly welcomed. 🥇 Platinum Partner – $2,000 (one available) - Recognition as Lead Industry Partner across all event materials and media - Speaking or spotlight opportunity during the program - Prominent logo placement on stage backdrop, website, and press release 🏆 Gold Partner – $750 (two available) - Recognition as Title Sponsorship Partner - Logo display on event signage and digital program 💠 Silver Partner – $300 (five available) - Recognition as Supporting Partner - Logo inclusion on shared partner slide and printed materials. For Partnership Inquiries: Please contact Dr. Cervantes Lee at cerlee@cpp.edu or +1 323 356-0628.

Join us with over 200 LA's top founders, investors, and AI experts for an afternoon of substance and connection at Google's iconic Playa Vista office (aka; Google Sproose Goose). If you're building, investing in, or curious about the future of AI in LA, you need to be here. ⚠️ Please bring your government official ID. All guests must be signed up, approved, and pre-registered to enter the Google office and participate the event. Here's the plan: 🧠 Get Smart: Hear about the latest AI trends. 🤖 See it Live: Watch demos of AI Agents in action. 🤝 Connect: Mingle on a beautiful patio with sunset. Good ideas and good company guaranteed. 3:00-3:30 PM Check-in ✅ - Don't forget your ID! 3:30-5:30 PM Panel Sessions 🎤 5:30-6:30 PM Sunset Networking 🍹 Panel Sessions Speakers & Details: 💡 Panel 1: The Future of AI Innovation Moderator: Emi Wayner – AI LAX Summit Speakers: Brandon Hoffman – Sunset Ventures Omari Sealey – Recruiter, OpenAI Eric Eide – Managing Director, SoCal Innovation Alliance Todd Terrazas – Founder, AI LA Seven Cohen – Innovation & GTM Strategy, Capital Group 🤖 Panel 2: Building the Next AI Frontier Moderator: Yasmin Abdi – AI LAX Summit Speakers: Ade Adesanya – CleanCut Othmane Rifki – Meta AI Taylor Shead – Stemuli AI Kabir Gill – GTM Partnerships, ElevenLabs Philo Juang – AI Engineer, DeepMind ☁️ Panel 3: Scaling AI and Cloud Strategies Moderator: Sarah Asmaro – AI LAX Summit Speakers: Giacomo Santucci – Director, Google Cloud Consulting Dion Ridley – Netflix Talent Engineering Manny Ojobaro – Cloud Strategic Pursuits Dmitry Shapiro – mindstudio AI Matt Terrell – Director, Agentic AI Box 🌍 Panel 4: Global Innovation Roundtable Moderator: Grace Park, CEO, Nuleep Special Guests: 🇮🇹 Italy – Italian Trade Agency 🇱🇹 Lithuania – Consulate of the Republic of Lithuania in Los Angeles 🇪🇸 Spain – Consulate of Spain, Los Angeles 🇺🇸 United States – U.S. Embassy For sponsorships and press, contact us at info@ailaxsummit.com. 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. Learn more about AI LAX Summit at http://AILAXSummit.com.

Stop Hitting Yourself was created by 3 studios who are tired of seeing companies smack themselves silly. We handle strategy, identity, and activating brands every day and we continually encounter and fix the same problems. Join our virtual event to learn the warning signs and prevent a classic business beatdown. stophittingyourself.xyz companypolicy.studio snowbird.global howdy.nyc 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

The intersection of entertainment and tech has never held more opportunity than it does today. The Entertainment and Tech Exchange exists at the heart of this transformation, bringing together visionaries, creators, creative technologists, and entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of tomorrow! Come vibe, grab a drink, and connect with some of the boldest visionaries shaping the future! Hosted by Miller Tech Talk, Byron Miller, Erik Telford & Carla Vionette Santiago Who Is Invited: Entertainment Executives Creative Technologists AI Builders Artists & Visionaries + More! The Future Starts Now! 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.

You are invited to our dialogue about what lessons, in the age of AI and continued tech acceleration, we would be wise to re-learn about building community and human connection through small groups and shared experiences—like a pizza party! ​Speakers ​Noah Aptekar is a founder and serial intrapreneur who drives strategic initiatives across the public, private and nonprofit sectors. Currently, he is one of the co-founders and directors of a new 501c3 nonprofit, Atlas for Democracy, distilling and disseminating the art and science of civic small groups—how they form and how they multiply—and why every organization needs a small group strategy today. Previously, Noah cofounded a Nasdaq SPAC, led instrumental initiatives for SpaceX’s Starlink and established a >$100m program for the Governor of Colorado to support entrepreneurs in advanced industries. ​David Foster is a strategy and social impact leader with experience building and scaling programs that drive equity, empathy, and organizational transformation. As Head of Programs & Operations at the Groundwater Institute, he leads organizational strategy and program design for immersive learning experiences that achieve 90+ NPS scores and inspire lasting change. Previously, he served as Vice President of Strategy & Implementation at Alliance College-Ready Public Schools and held consulting and strategy roles with Boston Consulting Group, The Wonderful Company, and the City of Los Angeles. 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.

Join Sunstone Management and USC Viterbi during #LATechWeek for an inside look at the future of aerospace! From breakthrough technologies to startup opportunities, this panel brings together industry leaders, innovators, and investors to explore how Los Angeles is shaping the next frontier of flight and space. Don’t miss the chance to connect, learn, and launch big ideas. -- ​Agenda ​4:00 pm Check-in & Registration ​4:15 pm Welcome ​4:20 pm Introductions ​4:25 pm Panel Discussion ​5:05 pm Q&A ​5:20 pm Closing Remarks ​5:25 pm Networking ​*Agenda subject to change. -- ​About USC Viterbi Startup Garage ​Located in the heart of Silicon Beach in Marina Del Rey, the Viterbi Startup Garage is an incubator for early-stage technology startups. We focus on: ​Deep Technology, Machine Learning and AI-Enabled companies, and are very faculty-friendly. ​Website: https://viterbiinnovation.usc.edu/viterbi-startup-garage-landing-page/ -- ​Follow Sunstone Management: ​​​​Website: www.sunstoneinvestment.com ​​​​LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/sunstonemanagement ​​​​​Subscribe to our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/dMmV1k Disclaimer: This communication, the event, the presenters and all topics discussed herein and at the events discussed in this communication are for educational purposes only. No investment is being solicited and no investment advice is provided herein or will be provided at those events.​ For our registered investment adviser Sunstone Advisors, LLC, please visit www.sunstoneadvisor.com. ​Questions? Contact your Sunstone representative or email investor@sunstoneinvestment.com. -- 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.

Please join Ultimate AI for Puppies & Pilates, a wellness social designed to reset and recharge during Tech Week. We’ll start with a guided mat pilates class led by a certified instructor, followed by a puppy cuddle cooldown in partnership with a local rescue. This is a low-stress, high-signal networking experience for founders, creators, and investors looking to connect. You’ll leave with new contacts, clear headspace, and maybe even a future foster pup. Note: The class will start promptly at 5pm. Due to capacity constraints, we may not be able to accept everyone who applies to get on the list. The sooner you RSVP, the better! 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.

Xerpa AI is hosting an AI & Web3 Founders’ Happy Hour during #SFTechWeek—bringing together AI & Web3 founders, operators, and investors for curated connections, practical takeaways, and new partnerships. Join us for an evening of high-signal conversations. About Xerpa AI: We’re a cutting-edge AI company delivering full-chain growth solutions for disruptive products and startups. Headquartered in Singapore with a state-of-the-art R&D center in Tokyo and an innovation office in Silicon Valley, we’re building a global ecosystem to accelerate transformative technologies. 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

AI is expected to accelerate drug discovery by up to 70% and reduce R&D costs by over $100B annually by 2030—yet most of biotech still runs on spreadsheets and siloed labs. In this discussion, we explore how AI and ML are reshaping the biosciences and health stack—from protein modeling and multi-omics integration to clinical diagnostics, personalized medicine, digital twins, and computational biology startups rewriting the R&D playbook. Join us for an evening with founders, researchers, and investors operating at the intersection of AI, biotech, and health. We’ll unpack how computation is transforming the life sciences, what’s holding the field back, and how to scale TechBio solutions that matter—fast. Founders, students, biologists, neurotech enthusiasts, and the AI-curious are welcome! H*QUOTIENT is a new-age deep tech community with 4,000+ engineers, scientists, founders, investors, and students across 55+ countries. We aim to empower the next generation of founders in IP-intensive industries, connect over niche STEM-adjacent events, and make deep tech sexy again. Join our community here: https://tally.so/r/nWjGMe and tell us how we can help you! https://linktr.ee/hquotient This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com. By registering for this event, you consent to be photographed and receive email updates from the hosts and be added to the H*QUOTIENT newsletter mailing list. Photographs may be used for marketing and media purposes without compensation.

Tech Goes Physical during LA Tech Week As the world accelerates toward electric futures and a global energy transition, the demand for critical minerals and modern power solutions has never been more urgent, driving the need for strategic investments. During LA Tech Week, Earth House convenes a gathering of key investors, EV executives, tech pioneers, mineral experts, and government leaders who stand at the forefront of the dynamic revolution in the mineral, mobility, tech, and energy sectors. We’ve hosted global US-Africa investment energy forums in Washington, D.C. and have led key dialogues during the World Economic Forum in Davos. This living forum will explore the intersection of innovation, policy, and influence, shaping our planet’s turn towards the next era, where critical materials fuel progress, mobility drives transformation, and power defines the future. Join us in building the ecosystem that will impact our future. #EnergyTech #GovTech This event is sponsored by: Gold Coast Ventures. Confirmed Speakers: Kweku Awotwi, CEO of Gold Coast Ventures, co-founder and non-executive director of Cenpower Generation Company, Chairman of the United Bank for Africa (Ghana) Ltd. (Virtual) C. Derek Campbell, AlphaSierra One (in-person) Michael R. Hollomon II, US Strategic Metals, Commercial Director (in-person) Mahnaz Khan, Vice President of Policy for Critical Supply Chains at Silverado Policy Accelerator, Atlantic Council Senior Fellow (in-person) Tomás Villalón Jr., PhD, Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder, Phoenix Tailings Paul Francis, CEO and Co-Founder of KIGT, Inc. 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. We are proud to have the support of the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce as we bring EarthHouse | LA Tech Week 2025 to the heart of Beverly Hills.

Join us as we celebrate the Women in AI Club’s Los Angeles launch during LA Tech Week! This exclusive evening will bring together founders, investors, and innovators shaping the future of AI. Expect high-energy networking, inspiring conversations, and a chance to connect with some of the most dynamic minds in the AI and tech ecosystem. Agenda 5:00 – 5:30 PM | Arrival & Networking 5:30 – 6:15 PM | Welcome Remarks + Founder Showcase 6:15 – 7:00 PM | Panel: Women Leading AI Innovation 7:00 – 8:00 PM | Networking Reception (drinks + light bites) 8:00 – 8:30 PM | Sauna & Cold Plunge Reset – optional guided wellness treatment to close the night with clarity and energy 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.

Senra Systems is excited to host a HardTech Happy Hour in El Segundo! Come join us for drinks, light bites, and great conversation with our team and fellow industry peers. Whether you’re already working in HardTech or simply curious about the space, this is a great opportunity to connect, share ideas, and be part of the community. 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. About Us: Backed by CIV, General Catalyst, Founders Fund, Sequoia, Andreessen Horowitz, 8VC, Champion Hill, PAX + Caffeinated Capital At Senra Systems, we believe that the future of manufacturing lies not in automation, but in configuration. We supercharge electrical wire harness manufacturing through software configuration, transforming skilled assembly tasks into high-throughput production lines. We enable customers to design what they want, when they want it and deliver harness builds at record-breaking speed. https://www.senrasystems.us/

Join LA's top innovators, investors, and creators at Creator Space LA for the Immersive Entertainment Summit, a premier LA Tech Week event. Hosted at Creator Space LA, this exclusive evening explores the convergence of Generative AI Video, Mixed Reality (XR, VR, AR), and Virtual Production. Presented by: Hollo AI | Hollo.ai Syndicate | www.joinsyndicate.co Hustle Fund | www.hustlefund.vc Get an exclusive tour of Creator Space LA’s Volumetric Spatial Studios and experience groundbreaking AI-generated films, witness live demos of immersive technologies, and connect with the pioneers shaping the future of entertainment and digital interaction. This event is a unique opportunity to network with industry leaders, discover disruptive startups, and gain insights from expert panels. Enjoy an open bar, catered food, and engaging conversations. Please note: Free tickets are limited. To ensure a curated audience of professionals, all prospective attendees will participate in a brief interview with our AI Event Host for qualification and approval. Presented by: Hollo AI | Hollo.ai Syndicate | www.joinsyndicate.co Hustle Fund | www.hustlefund.vc 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.

Join The Future We Build for a roundtable of industry leaders shaping the future of institutional real estate acquisitions. This session brings together senior investors, operators, and innovators to discuss how technology, data, and shifting capital flows are redefining deal-making and value creation in today’s market. Together, we'll explore: - The evolving acquisition landscape amid changing capital markets Emerging tech tools transforming underwriting and asset management - Cross-sector collaboration between proptech, private equity, and institutional capital - Strategic positioning for the next real estate cycle This conversation is designed for decision-makers leading acquisitions, portfolio growth, and innovation initiatives within institutional real estate platforms. 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.

South Asians are rewriting the story of LA tech, media, and culture - and this is where it all comes together. The South Asian Collective is ASAN’s signature mixer, fresh off packed editions coast to coast, now dropping into LA with founders, investors, storytellers, and creatives who move the city forward. Think high-energy vibes, real talk, and collisions that spark fresh ideas and unexpected collabs. From boardrooms to studios, this is the community driving LA’s next big wave - and you’ll be right in the middle of it. 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.

Come hang out and mingle with top creators, creatives, and technologists. Free tattoos, a photobooth, DJ, drinks, food, etc... Last time, we had over 1k requests to attend... So we decided to run it back. Only those approved will be able to attend!! Thanks to Study Fetch, Verci, TBC, and TechSpace for co-hosting! Thanks for Partiful for the Photo booth. [NO PARKING, UBER HERE OR LYFT] StudyFetch is an AI-powered learning platform that allows students to upload course materials (PDFs, videos, PowerPoints, etc.) and automatically converts them into interactive study tools like flashcards, quizzes, and notes. Students can interact with their materials through Spark.e, an AI tutor that helps with questions, tracks progress, and provides personalized learning experiences More about the StudyFetch creator program: - 2 billion views across StudyFetch creator program - $1 million paid out to creators - Big back to school campaign open right now for enrollment! - Reach out to Kiran or Will to learn more or connect with them during the event! ​​Verci is a work and social space in NYC, meticulously curated for founders, artists, and creatives. Learn more at verci.com and read our manifesto at verci.com/manifesto. TechSpace curates high-impact experiences that bring together the most influential founders, investors, and innovators shaping the future of technology. Simply put, we’re a cool tech-focused brand that produces IRL experiences for VC’s, investors, and startups. The Breadwinners Club (TBC) is a Gen Z–led creative and performance marketing agency helping apps and consumer brands grow through TikTok. We specialize in UGC, influencer strategy, and paid ads that actually convert—crafting content that feels native, not like an ad. Our team has driven over 100M+ views for clients like Figma, Doritos, Cheetos, and Perplexity, powered by a network of 100+ creators across the internet. Message Ami or Walid for questions https://twitter.com/amiyoshimura_ https://twitter.com/thewalid 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.

AI Marketing: Scale vs. Quality 🚀✨ Join Concept Community & GetGenAI [getgen.ai] for an insightful panel during LA Tech Week as industry leaders explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the marketing landscape — and the risks emerging alongside rapid innovation. Marketing no longer scales in tens of ads — it scales in thousands. With AI accelerating creative production, the challenge isn’t whether you can produce content, but how to keep it high-quality, authentic, and localized while meeting compliance standards across diverse markets. These are exactly the challenges GetGenAI helps brands navigate every day. 🎙️ The Panel Will Cover: - 'Platforms’ 2025 AI shift: What “AI-first ads” mean for the future of campaign creation & compliance. - From Copilot to Operator: How AI is moving from assistant → orchestrator of marketing workflows. - Hype vs. Reality: Turning mass AI output into market-ready campaigns. - Digital twins of content assets: Unlocking localization & personalization — and what that means for compliance, scale & creative nuance. - What AI can’t (and shouldn’t) do: Why human creativity & cultural insight still matter in an AI-driven world. 👥 Panelists: - Anastasia Sartan – Founder of GetGenAI, a content review tool helping brands scale compliant marketing. - Raghu Banda – Enterprise AI leader at SAP with deep experience embedding AI/ML into large-scale organizations, driving strategy, architecture, and measurable business impact. - Gabriela Camilli – Sr. Associate at Act One Ventures, investing in pre-seed and seed startups, with expertise across early-stage venture, accelerator programs, and platform strategy. - Dan Grossman – Digital marketing and advertising executive with deep expertise in growth, compliance, and AdTech innovation (Fmr: Snapchat, Sword Health, VaynerMedia). 🎤 Moderator: Lucy Nazaryan, Founder at Concept Community. Expect a candid, forward-looking conversation packed with tactical insights for founders, marketers, product leaders & teams navigating AI’s next frontier. ✨ Sponsors This event is sponsored by Rafael Alexandrian, CPA Inc, a boutique CPA firm offering white-glove tax compliance, accounting & strategic advisory services for individuals and SMBs. Thanks to Julia Latkins for creative direction, and to our other amazing partners: 🍴 Food – Horbox Catering & Events 🥂 Wellness Drinks – U Glow 🌸 Decor – Fresh Flower Society 👗 Style – Ranitsa Studio 📸 Photography – Guzel Khos 🎥 Video – Luse Avetisyan 🎁 Gift sticker pack - AxiomPrint Inc. 🤖 AI Super Connector - Boardy.ai 👩‍💻 Legal Partner - Lexsy.ai 🪩 Event Essentials - Del Rey Party Rentals 📱 BTS - Energia Entertainment This event is part of #LATechWeek — a week of events hosted by VCs & startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at 👉 [www.tech-week.com].

THE BOTTOM IS IN: Come hang with tech/gaming/music/entertainment operators, founders, and investors in the heart of Downtown, Arts District • Frozen margaritas, old fashioned's and food • Music acts and international DJs for setting stage during later parts of the night for an immersive and intimate warehouse experience • CRT LAN Party Vibes Security will be tight. NO RSVP NO ENTRY policy enforced. Message the host in case we have missed you. Limited street parking available, ride sharing strongly encouraged. Doors open 6pm until late Food starts at 7pm No more networking after food - Let the music and CRTs guide you through the night 🎵🎧 ------------------- WEB3 GAMING IS DEAD is hosted by Yee-Haw Monster Trucks and Plassa Capital. 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

​​Come join and meet USC Alumni in tech, startup and investing during LA TechWeek. Hosted by USC Alumni Entrepreneurs Network and Techstars. This will be our 4th year hosting. Last year’s event drew 150 attendees. This is a great opportunity to get more involved with the thriving and growing Trojan community, and learn more about benefits available to you as a founder and investor through USC, USC x Techstars and Alumni Entrepreneurship Network. We are excited to see you. Follow us for the latest update and future events: Techstars x USC: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/usc-techstars/ AEN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uscentrepreneurs/ AEN Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13507045/ 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.

Founders and creatives present and pitch their companies to potential users and or investors. If they like they keep balloons, if not Pop! Networking Music Performances 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.

This event, presented by SHAVONE. and Future of Creatives, will bring together leading minds across entertainment, technology, and the creative industries who are actively shaping the future of our fields. As artificial intelligence transforms how stories are made and shared, this gathering will spotlight the urgent need to safeguard cultural integrity — and preserve the human imagination, creative capital, and cultural IQ at the heart of entertainment. Drawing on Elloe AI’s ethos of building an AI immune system for culture, the conversation will explore how technology can be designed to protect creative ecosystems from bias and exploitation, while amplifying the human artistry and cultural depth that machines alone cannot replicate. We’ll convene creators, technologists, and industry leaders to imagine an entertainment future where innovation and culture evolve together. 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.

Join us for an intimate dinner at a Spanish restaurant in Santa Monica with leaders from the beauty and personal care industry. The evening will highlight how the latest innovations in AI are shaping the future of beauty, with discussion around proven use cases, emerging solutions, and upcoming opportunities. This event is hosted by IRI-Sys! 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.

Join Elephant Energy 🐘 for a casual evening at Wild Parrot Brewing to talk all things heat pumps and home comfort. Ask your questions, meet local experts, and learn how to make your home cleaner, quieter, and more efficient—with help from rebates and local pros. 🍺 First round on us! 🏡 Network with your neighbors ⚡ Bring your curiosity, leave with a plan to electrify your home. elephantenergy.com 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.

As part of #LATechWeek, HWPO.ai and Funded House are hosting a select group of investors, artists, athletes, and entrepreneurs at a private club in Santa Monica. We will have an intimate dinner and a candid conversation about what it means to be a hard working human in a AI-centered world. Specifically, we will discuss how tech-enabled advances in training, nutrition, recovery, and data analysis are reshaping how people make decisions, design programs, and ultimately perform – both physically and mentally – in the fitness world and beyond. ​“Data fragmentation is a major problem, but the market winners won’t be those that can just aggregate the most inputs. It will be those with the best translation layer, the ones that can turn all of the inputs into precise recommendations for achieving desired results.” — Alexander Ouellet, President of HWPO ​Private dinner. Real conversation. Limited seats. Request an invite to join the conversation. - Cocktails, conversation and apps at 6:00 - Dinner at 7:00 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.

Join us during #LATechWeek for an evening that redefines what content can be. BLCK UNICRN is the platform where immersive creators and companies come together to build, launch, and monetize custom experiences—across entertainment, education, corporate training, and brand activations. At this event, we’ll showcase real use cases from our top creators via panels and unveil Season 2 of our reality show, which unlocks immersive tools and monetization paths for mid-market and enterprise teams. You’ll explore how experiences—from AR runways to spatial learning hubs—are changing the way organizations engage employees, customers, and communities. Plus: 🎤 Creator panel + real-world case studies 🛠️ Live demo of the BLCK UNICRN marketplace 🎥 Screening highlights from our immersive experience series 🍕 Free food, drinks, and good people This event is for marketers, innovators, XR builders, creators, and future-minded brands ready to go beyond static content—and into full-spectrum experiences. 🎥 Want a preview? Watch the creators who built these worlds: Episode 1 – The OneVerse Challenge Begins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLTff7b-PEk Episode 2 – The Marketplace Awakens: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Xxhpt4YqFE 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.

Step inside the future of higher education—courtside. Join Constructor Tech and 8–10 select guests for an intimate pre-game discussion at LA Live, exploring how technology is reshaping the student journey. Then, head to Crypto com Arena for the Lakers vs. Kings preseason matchup. An invite-only experience designed for candid conversation and connection. 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.

Los Angeles is brewing a new kind of future, one where biology is the engine of innovation. 🌱⚗️ This is the first gathering of the LA chapter of Founders, Friends & Fermentation: a community happy hour bringing together scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, founders, investors, and friends who want to lead the creation of the LA bioeconomy. The bioeconomy isn’t just about medicine, it’s about building a sustainable world enabled by environmental biotechnology, agricultural biotechnology, industrial biotechnology, synthetic biology, gene and genome engineering, microbial ecology and the sciences and technologies that amplify their impact. Together, these fields are shaping a future rooted in biology that can transform: 🌊 Water Tech & Bioremediation 🌱 AgTech & Sustainable Foods 🌍 ClimateTech & Decarbonization 🧪 Industrial Biotech & Biomanufacturing 🧬 Synthetic Biology & Genetic Engineering 🏗 Novel Materials & Biofabrication 🌳 Environmental Biotechnology This gathering is about building the bridges between the lab, the startup, the investor, and the community—because biology’s biggest breakthroughs happen when diverse minds connect. Whether you’re a scientist dreaming about scaling your ideas, an engineer prototyping the future, an investor looking for the next wave of innovation, or simply someone excited about sustainability, this is your invitation to brew the bioeconomy with us. 🍻 ✨ All are welcome—like any strong microbial culture, we thrive on diversity. 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.

The age of clean lines and cloud apps is over—welcome back to the age of engines, electrons, and escalation. The real frontier isn’t on your screen; it’s in the reactors, grids, and factories reshaping global power. Dual-use tech is blurring the boundaries between climate and defense, between regulation and rebellion. What was once “too hard” or “too political” is now the hottest arena for innovation—and the world’s most strategic advantage. Join founders, engineers, students, and investors pushing the edge of energy, defense, and industrial tech for an evening of connection, collaboration, and discovery. If you’ve ever wanted to build something that actually moves the world—this is where it starts. H*QUOTIENT is the world's leading deep tech & hardware community for students, recent grads, and GenZ technologists. We're a collective of 4,000+ engineers, scientists, founders, investors, and students across 55+ countries, built by engineers for engineers. We aim to empower the next generation of founders in IP-intensive industries to commercialize their tech, connect over niche STEM-adjacent events, and make deep tech sexy again. Join our community here: https://tally.so/r/nWjGMe and tell us how we can help you! https://linktr.ee/hquotient 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. By registering for this event, you consent to be photographed and receive email updates from the hosts and be added to the H*QUOTIENT newsletter mailing list. Photographs may be used for marketing and media purposes without compensation.

Tech Meets Tempo: Salsa Night Networking Break away from the usual networking scene and dive into an evening full of rhythm, connection, and fun. Join us on Friday, October 17, from 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM for a unique night where tech meets salsa. We’re bringing innovators, entrepreneurs, and creatives together on the dance floor to connect in a whole new way. What’s Happening: - 7:00 – 8:00 PM | Salsa Class (No experience or partner needed — just show up and have fun!) - 8:00 – 10:00 PM | Social dancing + networking, with plenty of space to mingle and spark conversations off the dance floor. Expect great music, high energy, and a refreshing take on networking that blends movement, community, and connection. ✨ Tech meets tempo. Networking has never felt this good. 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.

this tech week, moss is bringing together innovators, founders, creators, and wellness leaders for an evening of connection and inspiration. in the midst of the week’s busy-ness, slow down and connect at our wabi-sabi inspired space designed to calm your senses upon entering. mingle with la’s most forward-thinking minds in tech and entrepreneurship, explore the intersection of business and wellbeing, and enjoy djs, local activations, an elixir bar, and incredible food from top wellness brands. drop in at sundown to our rooftop deck for light tastings and live music from our local partners — the perfect way to unwind after a long tech week. 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. note: all approved attendees must RSVP for entry.

Join Hartmann Capital for an intimate dinner exploring trends in AI, XR, and frontier technologies. Engage with a curated group of fellow Limited Partners and active fund allocators investing in frontier tech. This private dinner offers high-caliber networking, insightful conversations, and deep dives into the technologies shaping our future. 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.

We're bringing together 300+ of the top founders, investors, creators, and operators in Consumer Tech, AI, and the Creator Economy. (First come, first serve — make sure to apply early!) To promote meaningful connections, every guest will receive up to eight curated 1:1 introductions, powered. The night will cap off with a DJ set at one of Los Angeles’ finest venues, blending high-signal conversations with an unforgettable party. This year’s thesis: Consumer AI’s breakthrough moment — AI-native workflows, cost collapse, and momentum-driven growth reshaping the future of consumer tech. The rise of community-driven growth — how audience leverage and creator-led distribution are becoming the new superpower for startups. This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.

​Coeus Collective is delivering the premiere event of #LATechWeek for founders, creators, and investors. ​Liquid Equity is a private event in Santa Monica set to bring together LA Tech Week's creative changemakers. The event will include a four-hour open bar (including cocktails, beer, and wine) and light bites of food. Dress code is elegant & creative. We'll see you for an unforgettable evening to close out your LA Tech Week. ​For reference, the crowd for our last Liquid Equity event included: ​- Creators with a cumulative 4 million+ followers - VCs who control $450 million+ worth of funds - Tech community leaders with a cumulative 150K+ members - And a set of founders who are willing to use their creativity and products to bridge the gap between all three. As a heads up, only accepted RSVPs will be allowed entry. ​Disclaimer: By registering for this event, you agree to receive occasional emails from Coeus Collective, including our newsletters and updates about future events. You can unsubscribe at any time. 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.

5-Dee Studios Presents: The Agent Economy Public Launch of UniversalAI, $COAST, and 5-Dee Studios When: Friday, October 17th (a16z's LA Tech Week ) Where: Hollywood (Online & venue TBA) Format: Happy Hour + Demos + Lightning Talks Join LA Tech Week with 5-Dee Studios. We’re unveiling UniversalAI, introducing $COAST, and sharing our vision for the Agent Economy—where autonomous agents power real products, workflows, and creative businesses. Join founders, builders, and investors for drinks, live demos, and rapid-fire talks. The next platform shift isn’t just “AI”—it’s the Agent Economy: autonomous, API-native workers that plan, transact, and deliver outcomes. At this SF Tech Week happy hour, 5-Dee Studios will publicly launch: • UniversalAI — a universal agent layer that orchestrates tools, data, and workflows to deliver results (not just responses). • $COAST — a utility token powering access, incentives, and coordination across agent-driven experiences (no investment solicitation; details shared on site). • 5-Dee Studios — our creative+technical studio building agent-powered products for commerce, media, and live experiences. Come for the cocktails, stay for the demos. You’ll meet founders, PMs, designers, artists, and investors exploring what agents make possible today: from revenue-generating storefronts and campaign copilots to data ops, ops automation, and immersive fan experiences. Highlights • Live demos of UniversalAI in production scenarios • Lightning talks: agent architectures, safety/guardrails, and go-to-market • Meet the team behind 5-Dee Studios and early ecosystem partners • Community mixers with curated intros Who Should Attend Builders shipping with agents, product leaders, creatives, data/ML engineers, researchers, and investors tracking the AI tooling and application stack. Schedule (TBD) • 5:30 PM – Doors, drinks, demos open • 6:15 PM – Welcome & “State of the Agent Economy” • 6:30 PM – TBD • 6:50 PM – TBD • 7:10 PM – Partner lightning talks (3 × 7 min) • 7:35 PM – Open networking & demo bar • 8:30 PM – Close RSVP & Capacity : Capped at 100, so sign up soon! Space is limited. RSVP required. Priority to builders and ecosystem partners. Notes & Disclaimers • $COAST is presented for utility and product access context only; this is not an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any financial instrument. • This event follows an inclusive, harassment-free code of conduct. Be excellent to each other. 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.

💻✨ For the Love of Tech | Speed Dating for Tech Professionals 📍 Wearies Santa Monica | 🗓 Friday, October 17th | ⏰ 7:00 PM You Must RSVP on Partiful, as well as purchase a ticket on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/for-the-love-of-tech-speed-dating-for-tech-professionals-21-tickets-1623075064209?aff=oddtdtcreator Step away from the screen and into something real. For the Love of Tech is where L.A.’s brightest engineers, designers, founders, and innovators trade swipes for sparks in a night of fast-paced fun and genuine connection. Here’s how it works: you’ll meet a series of fellow tech professionals in a round of one-on-one mini dates, with playful icebreakers designed to get past the small talk and into conversations that click. Whether you’re looking for someone to share your next big idea—or just someone to grab late-night ramen with—you’ll find plenty of chemistry in the room. ✨ What to Expect: A curated crowd of single tech professionals One-on-one speed dates with rotations throughout the night Fun, easy icebreakers to keep conversations flowing A welcoming atmosphere inside the moody, stylish setting of Wearies Santa Monica Opportunities to meet not just a match, but a whole new network of connections So close your laptop, put on your best first-date fit, and join us for a night where innovation meets attraction. 🚀💘 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

Close your laptops and close your rounds later, it’s time to de-stress 💃✨ Unwind after a long week of networking with dance house beats, zero-proof cocktails, and fellow tech innovators at Intersections LA - a premier coworking community. Hop onto the dance floor or pop into the chill lounges to decompress in good company. Investor / advisor by day and DJ by night, tech tycoon Iván Markman will transform Intersections LA into the ultimate club. Come for the drinks. Stay for the stories. Leave with real connections—and a new favorite DJ 🎵 Tickets can be purchased for $25 online or at the door for $35 - https://venmo.com/IntersectionsLA 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. By registering for this event, I acknowledge that my likeness may be used in promotional materials by Intersections LA.

We welcome Series A -> pre-IPO founders to our private suite @this week’s Lakers game with folks from a16z, Flex, and others in the venture community. Flex, via a 0% APY personal line of credit, wants to ensure you can resolve personal financial events (mortgage, child, etc) so you can focus on building. 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.

​LA Tech Week's Closing Party. ​Join STARTUPSTARTER, CarClub & The Windward on Friday October 17th, as we head to a private venue at the Venice sign to host the LA Tech Week closing party. Three floors to choose from, open bar, DJs open to close, and LA's top founders & investors converging at an iconic location for a close out event to remember. - Ground Floor: Lounge - 2nd Floor: Bar + Lounge - Rooftop Deck: Open Air DJ ​Limited Capacity, RSVP for entrance. ​See you there. - ​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

Kulture Share Tech Week Event Date: Friday, October 17, 2025 Location: 1533 N La Brea Hollywood CA Capacity: 120 Event Concept Kulture Share presents an exclusive Tech Week experience blending technology, culture, and entertainment. This event will spotlight Kulture Share’s innovative engagement platform while creating a high-energy environment of music, cocktails, and networking with industry leaders. Special Guests • Shar Jackson – Actress, artist, cultural figure. • Markice “Kesan” Moore – Actor/rapper, known for The Walking Dead, ATL, and hip hop culture. • DJ NV – Acclaimed DJ, producer, and cultural connector. Programming Highlights • Welcome Cocktails – Custom branded drinks sponsored by spirits partners • Music Experience – Live set curated by DJ NV, bridging tech with culture. • Spotlight Segment – Short on-stage moment introducing Kulture Share’s platform and vision. • Networking Mixer – Industry professionals, investors, influencers, and creatives in one room. • Smart Engagement – QR/NFC activations throughout the event (drink tickets, exclusive content, giveaways). Audience • Tech Week attendees (founders, investors, and innovators). • Influencers, artists, and cultural tastemakers. • Brand representatives and hospitality partners. • Media and press covering Tech Week. 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.

Join us for the ultimate celebration of LA TechWeek — our third annual TechWeek Afterparty — set high above the city with a 360° view of LA’s skyline at PLUTO LA, bringing together leading founders, investors, and creators for the best way to end TechWeek. There will be a $30 cover at the door. ABOUT TECHSPACE: TechSpace curates high-impact experiences that bring together the most influential founders, investors, and innovators shaping the future of technology. Simply put, we’re a cool tech-focused brand that produces IRL experiences for VC’s, investors, and startups. ABOUT PLUTO: PLUTO LA is a 10,000 sq ft penthouse event venue & A-Z production agency. Founded by Sebastian Moftakhar, PLUTO has hosted & produced LA's most iconic events, launches, & film shoots. www.instagram.com/pluto.la www.plutolosangeles.com ABOUT FLAIR: FLAIR, led by Sam Freeman, is the fastest-growing College & Gen-Z marketing and strategic advising agency in the US. FLAIR connects leading brands, companies, and startups with high-impact college students, creators, and athletes — embedding them into Gen Z culture through authentic strategy, powerful networks, and flawless execution. FLAIR also specializes in influencer marketing, events, and strategic consulting, with partners including Amazon, The Coca-Cola Company, Red Bull, TikTok, Forbes, Monster Energy, The H.Wood Group, Vacation, Inc., Happy Dad, Feastables, and more.www.theflaircollective.com www.joincampuslink.com theflairconcierge.com 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. By registering for this event, you consent to receive post-event communications from the hosts. You may unsubscribe at any time.