Roundup of L.A. tech events in the next two weeks.
Sept. 22
Event: Futurism: Virtual Reality Filmmaking and Emerging Tech
Description: This event will feature a panel discussion on the basics of creating immersive videos with augmented reality, virtual reality or 360 cameras. Later in the evening there will be a startup pitch session.
7 p.m.
Sponsor: Paul Rothbein
Location: Brewery Art Complex, 604 Moulton Ave., Los Angeles
$10
Sept. 23
Event: JibJab presents USA Today Talking Tech Live with Chris Sacca
Description: On-stage interview with venture capitalist Chris Sacca.
6:30 p.m.
Sponsor: USA Today and Jib Jab Bros.
Location: JibJab Bros. Studios, 4121 Redwood Ave., Marina del Rey
$20
Sept. 23
Event: Worthy Women & Partnerships
Description: Panel discussion about how to find and court your business partner, finding mentors and balancing working with your significant other.
6:30 p.m.
Sponsor: Startup DTLA
Location: 523 W. Sixth St., Ste. 600, Los Angeles
Free
Sept. 24
Event: The Internet is My Religion: A Fireside Chat with Co-authors Jim Gilliam and Lea Endres
Description: Discussion between NationBuilder Chief Executive Gilliam and Chief of Staff Endres about the art of storytelling, what defines being a leader and writing the story of “how the Internet saved Jim’s life.”
6:30 p.m.
Sponsor: General Assembly, Maker City and Nation Builder
Location: General Assembly, 1933 S. Broadway, 11th Floor, Los Angeles
Free
Sept. 24
Event: Reach NeXT
Description: Panel discussion and startup pitch sessions. Some 30 local tech investors, including Greycroft Partners, Mucker Capital, Idealab, Amplify L.A. and Science Inc. will be present.
All day
Sponsor: Rhubarb Studios
Location: Exchange L.A., 618 S. Spring St., Los Angeles
$499 (Full Conference)
Sept. 25 – 27
Event: Startup Weekend Los Angeles
Description: Startup Weekend is a 54-hour business competition designed to teach technical and non-technical entrepreneurs business plan development and basic prototype creation methods.
All day
Sponsor: UP Global
Location: Los Angeles Southwest College, 1600 W. Imperial Highway, Los Angeles
$100
Sept. 24
Event: SoCal Python: September Meetup at BuzzFeed
Description: Monthly meetup series on the software language Python featuring a discussion on programming led by BuzzFeed Video Infrastructure Software Engineer Jon Morehouse.
7 p.m.
Sponsor: BuzzFeed
Location: BuzzFeed Motion Pictures, 6322 De Longpre Ave., Los Angeles
Free
Sept. 29
Event: FWD Monthly: Immigrant Entrepreneur Pitchfest and Happy Hour
Description: Monthly immigration reform-focused event featuring a startup pitch session and a happy hour for local FWD.us members.
7 p.m.
Sponsor: FWD.us
Location: Kolabs, 3530 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 210, Los Angeles
Free
Sept. 30
Event: Tinder Chief Technology Officer Shares Growth Hacking Strategies
Description: Growth hacking is a new type of marketing and this panel will discuss the strategies, mindset and tactics you need to adopt the discipline.
6:30 p.m.
Sponsor: On the Rise and Real Office Centers
Location: Real Office Centers, 604 Arizona Ave., Santa Monica
$10
Technology reporter Garrett Reim can be reached at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter @garrettreim for the latest in L.A. tech news.
