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🗓️ Essential LA Tech Calendars and Events
Christine Rothacker
July 31, 2024
Los Angeles is rapidly emerging as a vibrant tech hub, offering a wealth of opportunities for those eager to dive into the industry. With numerous organizations hosting events tailored to aspiring entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts, there's no better time to get involved. From networking mixers and educational workshops to pitch competitions and industry panels, the LA tech scene is brimming with chances to connect, learn, and grow. Keep an eye on the following calendars and events to take advantage of the numerous opportunities for networking, learning, and career growth.
Artificial Intelligence Los Angeles (AI LA) is a public benefit 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization; supporting the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics) communities of the Greater Los Angeles area. AI LA hosts numerous events every month. Some of the upcoming events include AI Policy Happy Hour; LA GenAI Meetup, and LA Founders & Investors.
Startup Coil is a community that offers various services to entrepreneurs including putting on events to help build through startup events. Startup Coil partners with KINN, a membership network, accelerator and collaborative workspace, to put on a weekly event called Startup Cafe, in which entrepreneurs, startups, and tech enthusiasts join together every Wednesday at 8:45 am to 10:30 am to meet and connect with like-minded people, industry professionals and investors, while enjoying a nice cup of coffee. They also put on tech happy hours and many other partnered events. Some of this summer’s events have included an LA Tech BBQ and a Tech Summer Party.
Expert Dojo is an active international early-stage startup accelerator in Southern California. They have an 8,500 SF venue three blocks away from the Santa Monica Pier with a rooftop overlooking 3rd Street Promenade. They host numerous events in LA and partner with many groups. Keep an eye out for their next event!
Just Go Grind, founded by Justin Gordon, is a platform that provides valuable insights and resources for aspiring entrepreneurs through interviews and articles featuring successful founders. In addition to its online content, Just Go Grind also hosts events that foster networking and learning opportunities within the entrepreneurial community. Some of their upcoming events include LA Startup Community Basketball, Pitch and Run LA, and LA Startup Community Coffee Meetup.
Techstars Los Angeles is an accelerator program that supports early-stage startups through mentorship and investment, focusing on diverse and underrepresented founders across various sectors such as healthcare, fintech, and aerospace. They host many events like Demo Day, where startups pitch their businesses to a community of investors and mentors, fostering networking and collaboration within the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
LA Tech Week is an annual event in Los Angeles that showcases the region's burgeoning startup ecosystem through a series of diverse events, including networking opportunities, panel discussions, and workshops, aimed at fostering innovation and collaboration among tech enthusiasts and entrepreneurs. Scheduled for October 14-20, 2024, it features around 30 events, such as fireside chats with industry leaders and pitch competitions for early-stage startups, all designed to connect participants with investors and thought leaders in the tech community.
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