Roundup of L.A. tech events in the next two weeks.

Jan. 20

Event: TechSparks: Pitchfest and Entrepreneur Mixer

Description: Pitch contest followed by a networking event across the street at Barney’s Beanery.

6:30 p.m.

Sponsor: TechSparks

Location: Cross Campus, 85 N. Raymond Ave. Pasadena

$10

Jan. 20

Event: Startup Grind Los Angeles Hosts TX Zhuo of Karlin Ventures

Description: Fireside chat with L.A. venture capitalist TX Zhuo.

6:30 p.m.

Sponsor: Startup Grind

Location: Pivotal Labs, 1333 Second St. Suite 200, Santa Monica

$17.50

Jan. 22

Event: Innovation in Aerospace

Description: Panel discussion about recent and forthcoming innovations in the aerospace industry.

1:30 p.m.

Sponsor: Innovate Pasadena and Caltech

Location: Caltech, Hameetman Auditorium, 1216 E. California Blvd., Pasadena

Free

Jan. 23

Event: VRLA Winter Expo

Description: This virtual reality expo will feature new technology demonstrations as well as industry discussion panels and presentations.

All day

Sponsor: AMD

Location: L.A. Convention Center, Petree Hall, 1201 S. Figueroa St.

$25

Jan. 26

Event: The Art and Science of Personalizing Mobile Apps

Description: A panel of experts will discuss how to personalize mobile apps for increased acquisition, engagement and retention of users.

6:30 p.m.

Sponsor: CleverTap

Location: 1520 Second St., Santa Monica

Free

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