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Upcoming Tech Events: Must-Attend for April 14th-20th
NFTs, robot-therapist and highlighting top events (as always:)
Daria Kulachek
April 13, 2025
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Happy Sunday,
It’s NFT LA Week, and the city is buzzing. Whether you're here for the panels, the parties, or the people, there's no better time to dive into the collision of art, tech, and culture. This week’s newsletter rounds up the must-attend events, local gems, and insider tips to make the most of it—because in LA, connections happen as much at the afterparty as on stage.
As always, below you can find other top picks across AI, SaaS, web3, and beyond.
The full list of future events, meetups and conferences can be found in my lu.ma calendar here. Don’t forget you can also submit your own event there!
Monday, Apr 14th
Topics include: Ordinals, NFTs, Gaming, Web3 Infrastructure, Metaverse, AI, AR/VR, Bitcoin Ecosystem, Runes, Film3, Meme Culture, and Much More!
Join us for a casual evening AI meetup in the heart of Pasadena! This friendly get-together is the perfect opportunity for GenAI enthusiasts, hobbyists, experts, and newcomers alike to connect, share insights, and learn from each other in an informal setting.
Tuesday, Apr 15th
Expect a full day of talks and panels covering emerging trends in GPU rendering for motion graphics, film making, product design, VFX, games, virtual production, immersive media and more - with deep dives on the latest frontier AI technologies, workflows and IP provenance tools supporting the Render Network’s community of artists and content creators.
Kick off NFT LA in style at this World of Women x Superchief networking brunch on the day before the main event. Connect with friends who are in town and check out the art in the same space at the conference will take place.
Discover how technology is driving positive change at the Tech4Good Conference, where innovation meets impact. Hear from industry leaders in our exclusive panel discussions, where experts will share insights on leveraging technology for social good.
tech night! hosts events for techies to take a screen break and reset via social connection.
get to know new people with common career interests. talk work, side projects, hobbies, music, anything of genuine interest.
Join us for an AI x Fintech Happy Hour, a casual networking event that offers a unique opportunity for like-minded professionals in AI and Fintech to connect, share insights, and discuss the latest trends in the space.
🎨✨ Adobe Creatives + Figma @ UCLA Design JAM ✨🎨
Join us for an evening of creativity, networking, and free Sunright Boba at our first event of the quarter.
Meet and get acquainted with Startup Founders, Business Professionals and Investors. Pitch to the audience with your project and seize your chance to dive into the world of business, technology, and venture capital.
Wednesday, Apr 16th
Join us for a morning of innovation, inspiration, and caffeine & water-fueled conversation at Startup Cafe, where LA’s leading entrepreneurs, creatives and climate tech enthusiasts gather to explore what the kitchen of the future looks like—today.
The Dinner Table is reserving a semi-private dining space at Civico to host and curate an evening of lasting connections through our dinner party experience.
Jumpstart NFT LA with Founders Yoga Club (for founders, builders & creatives) by OFFLINE where we trade pitch decks for presence and performance for practice.
Thursday, Apr 17th
A dynamic space where technology, creativity, and innovation converge. It offers thought-provoking discussions on the latest trends in artificial intelligence, exploring its impact across industries—from automation and business to art and ethics.
The Earth Summit is a vibrant gathering point for LA’s leading sustainability champions, technologists, startups, policy makers, and investors, all committed to forging pathways toward resilient urban futures. Participants will experience a day rich with education, inspiration, and opportunities for meaningful connection.
Hear from DTI’s COO, Drew Busbee as he primes the pump of new startups and non-traditional vendors to the SpaceWERX pipeline. This personalized introduction to the SBIR program allows focused discussions and tailored guidance based on the participant's specific needs and circumstances.
Beat the traffic to the MLOps Lightning Talks @ Google Venice by hanging out with us @ Firestone!
At OneSixOne Ventures, we specialize in bringing together top founders, investors, and tech leaders through highly curated events. Since 2017, we’ve hosted 150+ events with over 7,000 attendees
Mo Tiwari is currently a Member of Technical Staff at OpenAI. Mo is a Stanford University Computer Science Ph.D. graduate and Caltech Mathematics and Physics alum. His talk will share insights into the frontiers of AI safety and alignment. The discussion will explore key challenges in ensuring that powerful AI systems behave in ways that are aligned with human values, with a focus on both theoretical frameworks and practical approaches.
An Essential Masterclass for Conscious Creatives and Leaders Ready to Elevate Their Mind & Body.
Lightning Talks from Google Gemini team and others! Theme is “From Demo to Production” focusing on refining GenAI products beyond a splashy demo.
Local climate leaders will share perspectives from across the evolving landscape of sustainable industries with a focus on local and regional impact. Our panelists will offer insights on how recent trends and changes are reshaping the future of our region, their businesses, and the climate economy.
Krueger + Sigman invite you to:
Launch()
tokens + tacos + drinks
In the first presentation of the April meetup **Dondy Aponte from Grafana Labs will be discussing OpenTelemetry (OTel) and why it has gained traction as the preferred observability framework and the strengths that make it a compelling choice for modern architectures.
Join us for the first-ever Worldcoin Community Meetup in Los Angeles! a sunset social hour you don’t want to miss🌴☀️
We’re bringing together change-makers, investors, artists, and innovators for real conversations around identity, technology, and the future of global connection.
Enjoy free food, drinks, and all the good energy! plus a special fireside chat + Q&A with Armando Pantoja, CNC Group Founder, CTO of Quant Index, and tech + finance thought leader @TallGuyTycoon
Friday, Apr 18th
See the Latest Technological Innovations at UCLA and Learn from Expert Judges!
This groundbreaking event features Ria, the revolutionary humanoid robot from Machani Robotics, as they explore Ria’s role in addressing mental health challenges for college students and seniors.
Join us in a casual meetup every Friday in Koreatown, Los Angeles. Our mission is centered around Entertainment and AI in the crypto space.
Saturday, Apr 19th
☀️ Run 5k w/ like-minded ppl in LA
☕️ Start and end at Primo Passo
📍 7th & Montana in Santa Monica
The Southern California AI Responsibility Summit is one of California’s biggest student-led AI conferences, with over 600 participants. Founded by Bruin AI, UCLA’s fastest-growing AI organization, the SAIRS conference is the intersection of thought leadership with major companies, network forming with leading professionals, and innovative research.
Join us to hear from industry experts, leading investors and entrepreneurs. A Keynote Speaker will be followed by a panel discussion, audience questions and plenty of networking.
Uprise: The Art of Climate Action is a groundbreaking event kicking off Earth Week at the legendary Zebulon concert venue, bringing together artivists and changemakers to showcase and celebrate the power of art and music in climate and environmental action.
*If you want your event featured in this newsletter - email me at [email protected]
As you already know, you can follow my event calendar on lu.ma, where I also add events from other platforms (like Eventbrite) ⤵️
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