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Future of Fashion & Technology
Join Tote, Offe Market & Beni during LA Tech Week for a "Style & Sip" centered around the future of fashion & technology.
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.
Live Different Comedy, Tech Pitch Roast Comedy LLC
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[LA]
Your Pitch, How to Make it Better
Santa Monica
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Live Different Comedy, Tech Pitch Roast Comedy LLC
Show us your pitch and we’ll tell you how to make it better! One of the regular panelists of our tech pitch roast comedy show will provide feedback on pitches. The best pitches will be considered for the show!
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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[LA]
Make Your Tech Work Harder for Growth
[SF]
[LA]
Udio Presents: AI Afterhours
AI Afterhours is an immersive listening lounge hosted by Udio during LA Tech Week. A one-night-only event for creatives and enthusiasts of all kinds, this rooftop party is where you can network with the Udio team & fellow enthusiasts while vibing to a live DJ set including music crafted using Udio's technology. Set against the backdrop of Santa Monica, AI Afterhours is a seamless blend of tech, culture, and nightlife, designed to introduce guests to Udio's tech without the panels and pitches. R.S.V.P. to mingle with the team including Udio Co-Founder & CEO Andrew Sanchez and more special guests.
Andrew Sanchez is the CEO and Co-Founder of Udio, where he oversees the general operations of the company and explores how generative AI can expand the music industry and augment the artist experience.
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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WeAreLATech: LA Tech Community Beach Walk
Join us for the WeAreLATech's Los Angeles Tech Community Beach Walk for LA Tech Week 🌊🚶 happening Tuesday October 14th at 4pm.
Hosted and guided LA Tech Community beach walk with introductions and a featured speaker to walk along with attendees for an intimate QA. This is for networking amongst engineers, product people, heads of growth, designers. Founders and investors are welcome.
Featured speaker is Marc Hemeon, a legend in tech and design - walking with us. Attendee introductions so do arrive on time.
Designer turned artist turned founder, Marc blends tech intuition with creative heart. After leading design at YouTube, working in product at Google and Facebook, and founding Design Inc., he’s now leading Mirror — a next-gen AI platform to decode your personality, reveal deeper insight into relationships, and help you show up more authentically. 🔗 http://mirror-hq.com/
WeAreLATech Tech Walk is sponsored by - Polarity: Turn AI Code Production ready, instantly 🔗 https://www.polarity.cc/
The founders of Polarity are AWESOME!!! We're absolutely excited to be creating magic with them.
About the Tech Walk:
Where the waves meet the web, and the tech community comes to play. We'll be mixing and mingling for just an hour. It's the perfect chance to catch a stunning sunset with fellow startups and and make connections that go beyond the bandwidth.
Conversations breezy, and the vibes are as warm as the SoCal sun. See you there, where the palm trees sway, and the ideas play! 🌴🍹👩💻👨💻
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If you'd like to bring a guest have them register using this invite link:
This event is a part of #LATechWeek - a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem.
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Investing in Music’s Future Through Advocacy & Innovation
Investing in Music’s Future Through Advocacy & Innovation
LET US TAKE A LOOK AT MUSIC CATALOGUE AS AN ALTERNATE INVESTMENT ASSET
🚨 Join Us for “Investing in Music’s Future” at #LATechWeek! 🚨
Taylor Swift fans, this is for YOU—dive into catalog analysis starting with her powerhouse “Lavender Haze” (840M+ Spotify streams, Taylor owns the masters!) + her upcoming album “The Life of a Showgirl” dropping Oct 3, 2025. We’ll break down royalties from Kevin Gates, Fat Joe, Chris Brown, G-Unit, Usher, Ariana Grande, ASAP Rocky, Nelly, Kanye West & more. Plus, iconic film/TV themes like Squid Game, Harry Potter, Pink Panther, and seasonal Halloween/Christmas ringtones!
Hot topics: AMFA Act lobbying strategies to unlock $400B in royalties, AI automation for music/film creation, and smart loopholes using arts spaces to snag prime real estate.
📅 Wed, Oct 15 | 11AM (Breakfast at 10:30AM)
📍 Provided upon approval
- Approval Needed - Security will only allow approved guests.
🅿️ Parking at 833 S Flower St—validation provided! Reply with your name if needed.
Can’t wait to see you—let’s shape music’s future! 🎶💰
Plus, a VIP reception at the tallest open-air bar in the Western Hemisphere—invitations will be sent out to selected attendees!
Can’t wait to see you—let’s shape music’s future! 🎶💰
Join us for a transformative event during LA Tech Week 2025, hosted by Sagos Distro, BMO, A16z, a and Solid Gold Global in partnership with leading organizations including The Recording Academy, BMI, National Music Publishers’ Association and Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce.
This hybrid gathering now delves deeper into the intersections of music, film, real estate, and collectibles, championing creativity while advocating for fair compensation, intellectual property (IP) enforcement, and equitable tech access. Attendees will explore music and film IP as an alternative asset class, including strategies for wealth generation through fractional ownership, merchandise with high resale value, and innovative real estate opportunities tied to cultural venues.
Format: Keynote address, interactive panel discussion, Q&A session, and networking reception
Audience: Targeted at family offices/private equity firms, venture capitalists (VCs), tech/media executives, investors, policymakers, legal professionals, advocacy groups, media/PR companies, politicians (including representatives from the Senator’s office), and industry leaders from organizations like The Recording Academy (Grammys), and More.
Purpose: To foster innovation and advocacy, highlighting investment opportunities in music and film IP while discussing legislative efforts to unlock new revenue for creators. This event positions music catalogs as a stable alternative asset class akin to real estate, offering insights into high-yield strategies, collectible merchandise, venue ownership, and ecosystem fractionalization amid evolving tech landscapes.
The event will emphasize practical, actionable insights, drawing on real-world examples from catalog investments, emerging technologies like AI and blockchain, and ongoing advocacy for policies that could transform the industry. New additions include discussions on lucrative merchandise (e.g., collectible cars and items with resale value), real estate opportunities in music/film venues, and strategic “loopholes” like tax incentives for securing and leasing large buildings through cultural assets.
The event will emphasize practical, actionable insights, drawing on real-world examples from catalog investments, emerging technologies like AI and blockchain, and ongoing advocacy for policies that could transform the industry. Expect thought-provoking discussions on how financial and legal stakeholders can push and lobby for reforms, potentially unlocking over $400 billion in royalties for catalog holders through bills like AMFA.
The event will emphasize practical, actionable insights, drawing on real-world examples from catalog investments, emerging technologies like AI and blockchain, and ongoing advocacy for policies that could transform the industry. Expect thought-provoking discussions on how financial and legal stakeholders can push and lobby for reforms, potentially unlocking over $400 billion in royalties
Detailed Topics and Themes
The agenda revolves around music and film IP as an alternative asset class, focusing on strategies to invest, monetize, and increase revenue from catalogs. Key sub-themes include:
Catalog Investments as Capital Storage and Revenue Generators: Explore how music and film catalogs serve as resilient assets, providing steady income through royalties and acting as hedges against market volatility. Discussions will cover valuation methods, portfolio diversification, and case studies of high-profile acquisitions (e.g., by private equity firms).
Reselling Catalogs for Capital Gains: Insights into buying, enhancing, and flipping catalogs for profit, including market timing, due diligence, and tax implications. Panelists will share success stories from recent deals and predict future trends in catalog trading.
Sync Licensing for Film, TV, Gaming, and Commercials: Dive into the lucrative world of synchronization rights, where music enhances visual media. Topics include negotiating deals, leveraging platforms for discovery, and maximizing earnings in a streaming-dominated era.
Royalty-Backed Securities and Fractional Ownership via Blockchain: Examine innovative financing models, such as securitizing royalties into investment products and enabling fractional ownership through blockchain for democratized access. This includes AI-driven tools for predicting revenue streams and reducing barriers for smaller investors.
AI-Driven Content Creation and Monetization: How artificial intelligence is revolutionizing music production, from generative tools to personalized licensing. Attendees will learn about ethical considerations, IP protection in AI eras, and new monetization avenues like virtual concerts and metaverse integrations.
Emerging Trends in Merchandising, Brand Extensions, and Democratized Access Through Securitization and Financing: Broader explorations of extending IP value through merchandise, brand partnerships, and financial instruments. Emphasis on securitization for liquidity and trends in global markets, ensuring equitable access for underrepresented creators.
A central focus will be the American Music Fairness Act (AMFA), a bipartisan bill reintroduced in the 119th Congress (2025-2026) as H.R. 861 on January 31, 2025. 0 Sponsored by Rep. Darrell Issa and others, AMFA aims to establish a performance right for sound recordings on terrestrial (AM/FM) radio in the U.S., ensuring artists, performers, producers, and music creators receive fair compensation when their music is broadcast—addressing a long-standing gap where radio stations use music without paying performers.
As of August 2025, the bill remains in the introductory stage, referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary, with active lobbying from artists, unions like the American Federation of Musicians, and organizations like the Recording Academy.
Discussions will cover how financial and legal interest groups—representing catalog holders, labels, and investors—are lobbying Congress to pass AMFA, potentially unlocking over $400 billion in royalties by “unrigging” the system and aligning U.S. policies with global standards. 8 This could create massive value for IP portfolios, with insights from advocates on strategies to influence policymakers.
Event Lineup
• Keynote Address – “Music and Film Ecosystems: From Catalogs to Collectibles and Real Estate”
this keynote will outline the economic potential of music and film catalogs as real estate alternatives, including fractional ownership for wealth building and lucrative merchandise like collectible cars/items.
The speaker will introduce AMFA as a catalyst for industry growth, highlighting lobbying efforts to be pushed by financial groups to secure fair royalties.
• Panel Discussion – “Advocacy, Innovation, and Wealth Generation: Unlocking Value in Music, Film, Real Estate, and Collectibles”
Moderated by a legal expert from Perkins Coie LLP or the California Copyright Conference, this interactive panel features 4-5 panelists from diverse backgrounds:
• A family office investor & Sagos Distro on catalog investments, reselling for gains, and fractional ownership in ecosystems.
• A policymaker or advocate (discussing AMFA’s status, lobbying strategies by interest groups, and its potential to unlock $400 billion in royalties.
• An industry executive on sync licensing, royalty-backed securities, AI monetization, and merchandise/collectibles with resale value (e.g., film cars, music memorabilia).
• A real estate specialist on owning venues/theaters/retail buildings, tax incentives/loopholes via art/music (e.g., historic credits for cultural spaces), and leasing to corporations.   
The panel will explore real-world case studies, challenges in IP enforcement, equitable tech access, and audience polls for engagement.
• Q&A Session
Open floor for questions from the audience, allowing deeper dives into topics like AMFA lobbying tactics, investment risks in catalogs/venues, resale strategies for collectibles, and future-proofing revenue streams through ecosystem ownership. Panelists will address queries on how attendees can get involved in advocacy or pursue specific opportunities.
• Networking Reception
Conclude with a catered reception. Attendees can connect one-on-one with speakers, investors, and peers to discuss partnerships, investments, and collaborations. Virtual participants join via breakout rooms.
This 3-hour event is designed for maximum engagement, blending expert insights with interactive elements. The timeline ensures a smooth flow from inspiration to action, culminating in networking to build lasting connections.
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.
Struck Capital, Seahorse Express
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Grand Finale
Beverly Hills
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Struck Capital, Seahorse Express
Join us for the closing moment of LA Tech Week, where the energy peaks and the noise fades with just the right crowd, all in one place.
Presented by Struck Capital and Seahorse Express, The Grand Finale is an invite-only evening to toast what’s next with the people shaping what’s now. Expect music, cocktails, and conversations worth having, set against a backdrop that feels more like a scene than a venue.
Thank you to our sponsors Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, KWP Real Estate and Morgan Stanley!
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.
Conduit Venture Labs, Intent Software Development, Duro labs, Second Order Effects
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Building, Scaling & Funding HardTech - Lunch&Panel
Santa Monica
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Conduit Venture Labs, Intent Software Development, Duro labs, Second Order Effects
🍽 Building, Scaling & Funding HardTech - Lunch&Panel
Join us for a lunch-and-learn during LA Tech Week, bringing together founders, executives, and investors shaping the future of hardware and connected technology.
From 12–2 pm, enjoy a sponsored lunch and a panel discussion focused on the realities of building, scaling, and funding hard tech. Our panelists will share insights on navigating supply chains, product development cycles, and capital strategies while creating seamless software–hardware experiences.
Panelists:
• Mel Tang, Partner, Matter Venture Partners
• Al Guerrero, Managing Director, Venture Banking, Stifel Bank
• Nick Frank, CEO, Knectiv
• Andrew Harner, Co-founder & COO, Vital Lyfe
• Jacob Segil, CEO, Afference
Moderator: Susan Paley
📅 12:00–2:00 PM – Doors open at noon, lunch provided.
📍 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.
Sponsored by:
Intent • Conduit Venture Labs • Misty West • Second Order Effects • Duro • Knectiv • Unlimit Ventures •
Beginners, Gratitude Railroad
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East Side Tech Meetup @
Echo Park
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Beginners, Gratitude Railroad
Join us for the second annual meeting of Northeast LA tech folks that can't be bothered to drive to the West Side for #LATechWeek!
No programming, no cover charge, just people who work in startups, tech, VC, impact investing, and the greater ecosystem hanging out at The River LA, a beautiful new event space near...wait for it...the LA River.
Toad General Store is on property and will be open and available for drink and snack purchases, along with all of the other fab Frogtown local spots nearby.
Hope to see some old friends and new faces.
Hosted by:
Leslie Campisi, Beginners
Jessie Tang, Gratitude Railroad
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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GFR Fund Office Hour
To apply, submit the application form here:
https://airtable.com/appyXBgB4KdR5gkrf/shr58MHvOxK3Tdw14
* Only those who've completed the application form will be approved. Detailed address will be sent to accepted applicants via email.
We are excited to host our Office Hour in Los Angeles, during LA Tech Week!
This event is open to early-stage startups in entertainment, consumer tech, gaming, generative AI, the creator economy, media & brands, and fintech. We invite founders seeking expert advice, constructive feedback, and support in their development journey to join us.
During the Office Hour, our team members, Brian Takemasa and Val Siau, will hold 20-minute one-on-one sessions. They will offer mentorship, discuss potential fundraising opportunities, and provide personalized insights to help startups refine their strategies and accelerate their growth.
If you are a founder eager to leverage the expertise of industry leaders and gain valuable feedback to propel your venture forward, we encourage you to apply. Don’t miss this chance to connect with GFR Fund and join us in shaping the future of digital innovation.
We look forward to connecting with visionary entrepreneurs who value the power of community and AI-driven innovation!
*We’ll be accepting applications until October 8. Limited spots are available, and our team will carefully select startups based on capacity*
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.
Where sports and tech collide. Constructor Tech is bringing together sports-tech leaders for a curated networking experience during LA Tech Week. Begin with light bites and conversation at the Ritz-Carlton Marina Del Rey, then travel in style to the USC vs. LMU basketball game for courtside insights and connections.
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.
Wells Fargo TMT Investment Banking, Pioneer Square Labs, Yamaha Music Innovations Fund, DLA Piper
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Building the Creator Economy: from capital to code
Santa Monica
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Wells Fargo TMT Investment Banking, Pioneer Square Labs, Yamaha Music Innovations Fund, DLA Piper
Building the Creator Economy: from capital to code.
Presented by Yamaha Music Innovation Fund x Pioneer Square Labs
Sponsored by DLA Piper and Wells Fargo TMT Banking
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Join us for the premier Creator Economy event at LATechWeek 2025 at the most exciting and unique venue on LA's westside, The Motoring Club.
We’re bringing together a dynamic mix of creators, founders, and investors for two thought-provoking discussions. First, hear from funders and executives from leading firms investing directly into creators themselves. Then, listen to builders backed by top VCs developing super tools for creators.
Panel 1 at 5p: Capital. Investing in creators.
Zach Katz, CEO and Co-founder of Fixated
Matt Lowe, Director at Eldridge Industries
Alexandra Moore, CBO at Empire Records
Ben Grubbs, GP at Creator Capital
Panel 2 at 545p: Code. Building technology for creators.
Austin Chen, Founder of Marlo (a16z Speedrun)
Lauren Schneider, Founder of TrovaTrip (Madrona)
Joel Clay, Founder of Meld Studio (Greycroft)
Jeff Ponchick, Founder of Mogul (Wonder Ventures)
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Then join us for food, drinks, 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
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Stacked Frequencies, a Phi Health Tech Week Event
Stacked Frequencies: Where Music, Tech & Human Performance Converge
Fuel the sound. Sustain the creator.
What do touring artists, music producers, and tech founders have in common? They all operate in high-output, high-stakes environments that demand creativity, clarity, and relentless energy, yet offer little room for recovery.
Stacked Frequencies is an LA Tech Week experience from Phi Health designed for those building and creating at the edge of burnout. This is not just a wellness event, it’s a conversation and activation around how we sustain performance in the industries that never sleep.
Whether you’re scaling a startup or scaling a tour, this is the place to learn how to protect your energy, upgrade your biology, and create with longevity in mind.
About the Host: Phi Health – creators of Stack, the first performance supplement system engineered for both all-day energy and deep nighttime recovery
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.
Hustle Fund, together with Rivian, Mercer, Fidelity Private Shares, Rho, and Hubspot Ventures, are excited to host our portfolio founders at an intimate dinner gathering in LA during LA Tech Week!
Join fellow HF founders to share insights, network, and celebrate your entrepreneurial journey.
Janel Spilker, Head of Business Development at Hustle Fund, and our partners will be the main hosts of this dinner.
Dinner will start at 6pm, with time before and after to network, eat snacks, and test drive Rivians.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
🙏 Big thanks to our partners for making this event possible:
Rivian is an American company that makes electric vehicles. Founded in 2009, Rivian’s products inspire people to explore and enjoy our world, while caring for generations to come. Rivian vehicles are built for every adventure, from off-roading to family road trips with incredible battery range, thoughtful interiors, and software that makes the experience helpful and personal to you.
Rivian vehicles (R1T, R1S, and RCV) help you explore the places you love with the people you love, in a way that protects our future. Every part of the experience – from buying, to driving, to charging feels markedly different than anything that has come before. This is due to the fact that we’ve built everything from the ground up. Learn more at https://rivian.com/demo-drive/book?locationId=e86d5ff0-4ba3-40e6-a95b-b3308afd25eb
QuantFi is the outsourced finance department built for investor-backed companies. We bring CFO-level leadership, controller oversight, and data-driven financial tools to deliver clarity on cash, margins, and growth. From bookkeeping cleanup to strategic planning and fundraising support, we help founders and investors make smarter decisions and scale with confidence. Book at a call at https://calendar.app.google/zZsUXvkfCNtqnQz27
HubSpot Ventures partners with ambitious entrepreneurs who are redefining how businesses grow and operate. Learn more at https://www.hubspot.com/ventures
From two-person startups to public companies, Rho is the banking platform with everything businesses need to manage cash, control spend, and automate finance busywork. Rho offers corporate cards, banking, treasury, expense management, bill pay, accounting automation, and more in one integrated platform backed by award-winning support. Learn more at http://rho.co/startups
Fidelity Private Shares SM is committed to supporting the startup and venture capital ecosystem. We help companies prepare for their next round of funding with our cap table management and data room platform and offer educational content, events, and opportunities for community connections.
No matter where you are in your journey – from idea to exit, and beyond – Fidelity has the solutions to support you. Book a call now: https://www.fidelityprivateshares.com/schedule-demo?utm_campaign=2024%20Partner%20Program&utm_source=community-referral&utm_medium=bpm-jason-hammond
For more than 40 years, Mercer Advisors has been helping families amplify and simplify their financial lives. How? By integrating financial planning, investing, tax, estate, insurance, and more, all managed by a single team.
-YOUR TEAM: A unified in-house team of planners, investors, accountants, and estate strategists that designs — and executes — your financial plan.
-YOUR PERSON: A hand-picked wealth advisor who is focused on serving you, not on finding new clients.
-YOUR PORTFOLIO: An institutional-grade, personalized portfolio managed by a team of 70+ investment professionals, not just one advisor.
-YOUR FIRM: An independent, national fiduciary legally obligated to always act in your best interest.
Whether you’re pre-seed or post-Series C, we tailor strategies to your stage and your goals. Learn more at https://www.merceradvisors.com/?utm_source=community&utm_medium=digital&utm_campaign=2025HustleFundLATechWeek and book a call at: https://calendly.com/rpalma-merceradvisors/mercer-advisors-complimentary-second-opinion?utm_source=community&utm_medium=digital&utm_campaign=2025HustleFundLATechWeek
Supported by Singapore Global Network (SGN), a division under Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB). Join SGN to become a member of our global network of professionals and friends with Singapore at its heart. Learn more at www.singaporeglobalnetwork.gov.sg.
Hustle Fund is an early stage venture firm that believes great founders can look like anyone and come from anywhere. We invest in startups all over the world and we'd love to see what you're building. Learn more at 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.
Rhoman Aerospace, Army Research Laboratory, USC Information Sciences Institute
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Defense & Startup Innovation, DoD/ARL Collaboration: Unleashing American Drone Dominance
Marina del Rey
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Rhoman Aerospace, Army Research Laboratory, USC Information Sciences Institute
Join us to discuss scalable UAV autonomy, innovation at the DoD & Army Research Laboratory, and opportunities for collaboration and funding
Technologists, startups, investors, and defense partners welcome!
Coffee, sliders, panel discussion + Q&A and networking
Army Research Laboratory <> USC ISI <> Rhoman Aerospace
Location: USC, Information Sciences Institute
Address: 4676 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey CA, 90292
Check in at Reception: 10th Floor
Recommended Marina Del Rey Lots, $6 per day/vehicle:
Lot 4 : 13500 Mindanao Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
https://maps.app.goo.gl/LPdBxT6rZvJxvjpf7
Visitor parking at USC, ISI, $25 per day/vehicle
Address: 4676 Admiralty Way Marina del Rey Ca 90292
Questions? Email us at info@rhoman.aero
#LATechWeek
This event is a part of #LATechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem
www.tech-week.com
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