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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