[SF]
[LA]
Ace Your PR Strategy with Pickleball
Brentwood
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JSA+Partners, Camp Gravy
Ever wonder how PR and marketing can work together? Now you don’t have to.
Join communications pro Jennifer Stephens Acree and marketing leader Gavin Carr for a conversation that breaks down the distinctions between PR and marketing, while exploring how the two disciplines complement each other to build a stronger, more effective brand strategy.
Jennifer brings 25+ years of experience leading communications for consumer technology, digital media, and gaming companies. She’ll share how PR drives credibility, thought leadership, and long-term visibility.
With 15+ years in marketing, Gavin specializes in crafting brand strategies and growth playbooks for companies at every stage. He’ll show how marketing tactics—from paid media to creator campaigns—turn awareness into measurable impact.
Set at a private residence in Brentwood, Jennifer and Gavin will explore how tech professionals can leverage both paid and earned media to establish their voice and presence. Following the session, we’ll serve up some pickleball matches and light refreshments.
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.
[SF]
[LA]
Women in AI Launch Celebration
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.
Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce SoCal & Italy-America Chamber of Commerce West, Italy-America Chamber of Commerce West
[SF]
[LA]
Turning CO₂ into Products
West Hollywood
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Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce SoCal & Italy-America Chamber of Commerce West, Italy-America Chamber of Commerce West
Explore breakthrough technologies that transform captured CO₂ into concrete, finishes, fuels, and bioplastics. Learn how these innovations cut emissions at the source and enable carbon-smart choices for industry, design, and reconstruction.
Moderated by Arash Dowlatshahi (engineering executive, large-scale energy programs), featuring Dr. Nathan Walworth (carbon removal scientist, Vesta & SCAPE founder, now FlueVault), Aaron Sabin (Lead Engineer, UCLA's Institute for Carbon Management, ocean-based CO₂ removal), and Andrea Perspicace (Business Development, Florim Ceramiche, carbon innovation in construction materials). Together, they'll explore how cutting-edge science meets market application—from ocean reactors and direct air capture to carbon-transformed building products reshaping industry.
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 3D animators, riggers, technical animators, animation engineers and anyone else touching the 3D animation pipeline for a chance to meet peers and chat about our industry. Enjoy cocktails, mocktails, and beer in a casual environment with others building like you.
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.
Human To Human, House of Coda
[SF]
[LA]
The Human House: Connect By Design
Venice
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Human To Human, House of Coda
Step inside The Human House, where intentional design and authentic connection come together.
There will be FREE giveaways, a DJ, snacks, and surprises ◡̈ .
House of Coda and Human To Human invite you to an evening that redefines what networking can feel like. In a setting curated with intention, we’ll use the Human To Human game to turn introductions into insights, and casual encounters into memorable interactions.
Surrounded by furniture crafted for story and longevity, you’ll experience how design and dialogue combine to create networks that are not just successful, but deeply human. This is a space to get real, recharge, and connect with a community of heart-centered innovators.
Chloe Street, founder of Human to Human, is a passionate advocate for authentic connections and transformative relationships in both personal and professional spheres. As a visionary career coach, keynote speaker, and culture consultant, Chloe helps others go after their dreams by becoming better relationship builders.
For over 30 years, House of Coda has been quietly shaping the interiors of America, crafting furniture for the most respected names in the industry. Now, for the first time, we’re opening the doors to our own world. Our Venice showroom is more than a place to see what we make, it’s a place to feel what we believe.
This event is a part of #LATechWeek - a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. https://www.tech-week.com
[SF]
[LA]
Founders Table: Deeptech Engineering
Founders Table is a recruiting event series hosted by Initialized Capital. These carefully curated talent dinners center depth of conversation and high ROI connections with technical founders, heads of engineering, and hiring managers who are actively building out their engineering teams.
As part of #LATechWeek, this iteration of Founders Table Dinner will center our LA-based deep tech startups across aerospace, space, defense, & robotic automation.
If you are excited about building new tech and applying your mechatronics, robotics, or GNC experience to an early startup in the deep tech space, we've got a dinner invite for you.
Connect with our Initialized portfolio SoCal founders & leaders at Astroforge, Picogrid, Formic, and Orbital Operations.
Space is limited so we will be reviewing attendees to ensure strong technical alignment.
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
[SF]
[LA]
Pitch4Capital.com tech demo day at LA Tech Week!
🚀 Pitch4Capital Brunch Demo Day: Startup Funding with Stablecoins, AI & Crypto Tax Strategies!
Every paid LA Tech-week attendee ticket includes:
Brunch + beverages and a copy of Buy and Sell Using Bitcoin: Your Guide to Cryptocurrency Transactions E-Book and 9-part Bitcoin video course — everything you need to confidently buy & sell with Bitcoin!
Thursday, Oct 16 | 11:00 AM PT | Beverly Hills
Join us at LA Tech Week 2025 for an exclusive brunch demo day designed for founders, investors, and builders ready to reshape the future of tech funding.
🎟️ Your ticket includes:
Full brunch + beverages
A copy of Buy and Sell Using Bitcoin: Your Guide to Cryptocurrency Transactions our 9-part Bitcoin video course — master crypto transactions with confidence
Let's revolutionize tech funding!
Host: David Whiting
Founder: Pitch4Capital.com & Co-Founder: Phoenix Games https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidhwhiting/
Notable guest speakers:
Mohit Kapidaya Co-Founder Phoenix Games https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohit-kapadiya/
Product @Quranium, Investor, Core Contributor @Ethereum, Building On-chain Smart Trading @Solana and Jiri Fiala, 10X AI Business Builder. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jirifiala/
Event Name: Pitch4Capital Brunch Demo Day
Startup funding using Stablecoins, AI, and Crypto Tax Strategies
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 watch the demo, sign up and be among the first public users, and enjoy the perks.
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.
Google, AI LAX Summit, AI LA
[SF]
[LA]
AI LAX Summit - Culture meets AI
Venice Beach
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Google, AI LAX Summit, AI LA
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 Spruce 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.
[SF]
[LA]
Write Your Book. Give Your TEDx Talk.
Are you a purpose-driven leader, tech founder or creative ready to amplify your impact?
If you’ve dreamed of writing a book or giving a TEDx Talk, we invite you to join this interactive workshop led by a 2x TEDx Speaker, Author, and the founder of The Future We Build. During the workshop, we'll explore:
Purpose to Platform: Learn how to align your deeper purpose with the right platforms—whether it's a book, a talk, or a movement.
Vision To Reality: How can you book your first TEDx Talk or publish your book? You'll be guided through a tangible action plan designed to help you confidently bring this vision to life.
Story to Impact: Together, we'll shape stories, clarify your big idea, and leave you with next steps to guide your path forward.
This workshop will be hosted in the garden of a private, Beverly-Hills adjacent residence. Light refreshments will be 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.
[SF]
[LA]
Payment Infrastructure as Product Strategy
"Capturing Value - Payment Infrastructure as Product Strategy"
Sponsored by Stripe
Join us for an insightful event during LA Tech Week, where industry professionals and technologists will guide you through the critical aspects of payment infrastructure as a product strategy. This event is designed for founders, tech practitioners, and anyone interested in building sustainable tech businesses with community impact.
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.
Loyola Marymount University
[SF]
[LA]
Tech Detox! "Meet & Greet in the Wetlands Hike"
Playa Vista
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Loyola Marymount University
VAIN, No Pressure Networking
[SF]
[LA]
Consumer Investor Dinner
Malibu
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VAIN, No Pressure Networking
Skip the panels and pitch decks — this dinner is about real talk and real connections. Hosted by No Pressure Networking and VAIN, we’re gathering consumer tech investors and operators who are actually shaping what’s next in the space. Expect bold ideas, sharp conversations, and a table full of people you’ll actually want to follow up with.
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.
USC Information Sciences Institute, Stifel Venture Banking
[SF]
[LA]
Inside the Minds Bending Our Reality
Marina del Rey
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USC Information Sciences Institute, Stifel Venture Banking
Event Title: Inside the Minds Bending Our Reality
Quantum computing isn’t just the next leap in tech—it’s a complete reshaping of what’s possible. Join us for a high-energy panel that explores how quantum breakthroughs could upend industries, accelerate discovery, and bend the very fabric of our reality. Moderated by Haley Weinstein Founder at Stealth Startup, this conversation will take you inside the cutting edge of the quantum revolution.
https://www.isi.edu/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/haley-weinstein-58b129136/
Thank you to our event sponsors
Newmark
https://www.nmrk.com/
Stifel | Venture Banking!
https://bankwithstifel.com/venture-banking/
D-Wave Quantum Inc.
https://www.dwavequantum.com/
See all USC ISI Tech Week events: https://linktr.ee/usc_isi
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 events@isi.edu
#LATechWeek
This event is a part of #LATechWeek - a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem
https://www.tech-week.com
[SF]
[LA]
The Best of Live @ LA TechWeek
Join Agora for a full day of live sessions, interactive demos, and networking that dive into the future of real-time engagement and conversational AI.
Whether you’re scaling interactive live experiences or integrating conversational AI into your app, The Best of Live will deliver practical insights and high-value connections to accelerate your journey. Sessions will highlight innovators in live experiences from media & entertainment, live shopping, telehealth and more.
Schedule:
☕ 11:00 AM — Open Coffee & Networking
Kick off LA Tech Week with coffee, conversation, and connections. Meet founders, builders, and investors shaping the live-interactive future.
💡 12:00 PM — The VC Pitch: Where Live Tech Is Headed
Emerging trends and technologies VCs are betting on.
Hear directly from top investors like Scott Hartley (Everywhere Ventures), Brian Mac Mahon (Expert Dojo), and Naveen Selvadurai (Expa) on what’s next in AI, real-time communication, and live media—from monetization models to emerging categories poised for breakout growth.
👉 bit.ly/4mUze9P
🌍 1:00 PM — Palabra: Breaking Language Barriers in Real Time
Discover how Palabra is redefining multilingual communication with AI translation that works live, across voice and video. See how seamless language experiences are connecting communities and unlocking new markets.
👉 bit.ly/46VTLVm
🎙️ 2:00 PM — Rime: Making AI Voice Agents Sound Like Humans
From prototype to full-scale deployment—Rime shares what it takes to build, launch, and scale reliable, human-like voice AI systems. Learn how they overcame the toughest technical and UX challenges along the way.
👉 https://partiful.com/e/0w70AttCaQJgeZf6wwfi
🧠 3:00 PM — HeyGen: From Static to Conversational
Meet the future of digital avatars. HeyGen showcases how LiveAvatar brings AI personas to life—turning static video into dynamic, real-time interactions that captivate and convert.
👉 bit.ly/430KVo9
🍸 4:00 PM — Agora Live Demos + Happy Hour 🎉
Unwind and explore the latest in Conversational AI and Real-Time Engagement. Experience Agora’s live voice, video, and AI tools in action—then stay for complimentary drinks and networking with industry peers and speakers.
😂 6:00 PM — Artificially Unintelligent: Tech Comedy Showcase
End the day with laughter. A live comedy show featuring sharp, witty takes on tech, startups, and AI culture—because every good tech week needs a sense of humor.
👉 Register: bit.ly/4mVb4Mi
The Best of Live is part of Agora’s global Convo AI World event series spotlighting real-time engagement and conversational AI and hosted around #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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