Upcoming Tech Events: Must-Attend for February 17th -23rd

K-tech, new materials and highlighting top events (as always:)

Happy Sunday,

Another exciting week is ahead, packed with game-changing events, networking opportunities, and industry insights. If you find this newsletter valuable, don’t keep it to yourself—share it with fellow founders, investors, and startup enthusiasts! Let’s grow this community together.

In the meantime, here are some of the top tech, business, and networking events happening in LA this week—because nothing fuels innovation like great conversations and new connections:

The full list of future events, meetups and conferences can be found in my lu.ma calendar here.

Tuesday, Feb 18th

​#LATHH returns to the Eastside!

​Join LA's best tech & startup networking in DTLA. Venue will be announced soon.

​This event is free with your RSVP.

Wednesday, Feb 19th

​This is your chance to connect with senior industry professionals, technology innovators, and investors who are shaping the future of aging and senior care through innovative solutions.

Join AI LA for a special Founders & Investors Mixer featuring four Y-Combinator founders!

​Ready to level up your startup journey or discover the next big investment opportunity? This intimate mixer is designed to connect LA’s brightest entrepreneurs with forward-thinking investors, all in a relaxed, engaging setting.

Our third meet-up in LA for creatives & technicians interested in biology as an art medium.

​This time we bring you a presentation & workshop put on by our community member and biodesign specialist, Margaux Reynolds. Margaux will lead a presentation about her work in the biodesign world and share an ongoing project designing and synthesizing novel materials. 

This event is designed for founders, investors, and startup ecosystem leaders looking to make meaningful connections - fast.

​The unique format, perfected after attending 200+ networking events in the last six months, is built to:

  • ​Streamline w/ quick intros 👋

  • ​Enable synergies w/ short meets 🤝

  • ​Simplify connecting digitally 🔗

Are you interested in Blockchain and business? Want to elevate your career? Meet Consultants, Analysts, Cryptographers, Investors, Miners, Engineers, Entrepreneurs, and more who are active in the space or are eager to get started.

Thursday, Feb 20th

​This week's AI Café delves into the fascinating fusion of artificial intelligence and creativity. Explore how AI is not just automating tasks but transforming the artistic landscape—enhancing human expression, generating novel forms of visual and auditory art, and redefining the creative process.

​Technology Founders of Los Angeles 🚨

​​Let’s get together, talk tech, and make impactful connections, IRL.

​​Food and beverages are available for purchase.

Nucleate is a student-led organization that represents the largest community of bio-innovators. Come join Nucleate LA’s community and 2025 Activator cohort at the Larta Institute for an invigorating panelist discussion with biotech and life sciences artificial intelligence experts and food and drinks.

​It's time for our next quarterly meetup! Join us at Resident in the Arts District. RSVP today.

​​​We'll have "Discussion Tables" for themes like:

  • ​​UX/Product Design

  • ​​Graphic Design

  • ​​Engineering

  • ​​AI and LLMs

  • ​​Job Search

Feel the excitement of our events. An event where innovative startups and entrepreneurs from around the world in Tech & Business meet with Silicon Valley investors. Seize your chance to dive into the world of business, technology, and venture capital.

Friday, Feb 21st

​Join us for an intimate and empowering lunch discussion dedicated to female founders navigating the fundraising landscape.

Join a casual meetup every Friday in Koreatown, Los Angeles. Our mission is centered around Entertainment and AI in the crypto space. We aim to bring together all disciplines under one roof including Project Owners, Developers, Creatives, Brands, Influencers/Celebrities, Degens and Investors.

Anyone interested in crypto or web3 in general is welcome to come join us! We welcome those at any level.

Saturday, Feb 22nd

Founders Running Club (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome.

​​Welcome to Cerebral Beach Café, a morning meetup where coffee fuels ideas and community. Hosted in AI LA's event space in Venice, this gathering is designed for those in tech, AI, and beyond to sip, connect, and get things done.

all day hackathon saturday feb 22

mentors & lunch provided
talks & q&a sessions throughout day
all experience levels welcome
all ages + identities + allies welcome 🏳️‍🌈🌎

The K-Culture & Tech Festival showcases the fusion of Korean culture and cutting-edge technology through a diverse agenda. Attendees can explore innovations in K-tech, experience Korean entertainment, and engage with industry leaders through panel discussions and presentations. The festival features interactive exhibitions, networking opportunities, and cultural showcases, including Korean food, music, and possibly performances. The event highlights advancements in AI, gaming, entertainment, and digital transformation within the K-culture industry.

​Come join us to connect with fellow tech founders and discover how their unique journeys can inspire you. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided!

Join us for a casual, open meetup where tech-minded people gather to discuss ideas, share experiences, and network in a relaxed setting. Whether you are working on a startup, exploring new tech trends, or just curious about the industry, this is a great chance to meet like-minded people, exchange insights, and spark new connections.

Sunday, Feb 23rd

When you arrive, look for a group with the Cerebral Beach flag. Please budget extra time for street parking, as this can be a popular hiking spot on Sunday mornings.

​​Cerebral Beach is AI LA’s newest initiative, aimed at uniting the greater LA and SoCal tech ecosystem through a series of active lifestyle events.

Come out and grab a coffee with a bunch of other Tech Founders and Investors.

​​​​Connect, chat, & chill on a Sunday morning.

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