It's the week after Thanksgiving which means the struggle could not be more real. Take some time out of your week to mingle and learn at one of these five great events in LA:
The Future of Work and the Rise of Hybrid Jobs, December 1 at 6:30 p.m.
Based on the new report, “Blurring Lines: How Business and Technology Skills Are Merging to Create High Opportunity Hybrid Jobs,” this event will discuss a new class of hybrid jobs emerging in the digital economy, combining programming skills and “offline skills” such as analysis, design, or marketing. Learn more about hybrid jobs that are among the fastest growing and best careers in today’s job market.
Bitcoin & the Blockchain for the Entertainment Industry, December 1 at 7 p.m.
For many years, the technology sat on the fringe. Now, after a billion dollars of venture capital in 2015, bitcoin and blockchain technologies are poised to transform the world in the same way the internet changed everything. What does this mean for the Entertainment Industry? Hear from Valerian Bennett, founder & CEO of PopChest, a media distribution platform that uses the bitcoin blockchain to allow content creators to get paid directly from fans in real-time.
UX Holiday Party & Panel Discussion, December 2 at 6:30 p.m.
Join LAUX to celebrate the holiday season and catch up with long lost UX friends from the other side of town. Enjoy appetizers and drinks while hearing from awesome senior UX panelists as they review the results of Vitamin T's yearly Talent/Industry survey.
Tech in Motion 50K Member Celebration, December 3 at 6 p.m.
The Tech in Motion community across North America has been growing fast and is about to reach 50,000 members! To celebrate this incredible milestone, they will be holding simultaneous celebration events across 10 cities on December 3rd at 7 PM. Join them at WeWork Santa Monica Promenade for drinks and company demos.
Fashion Tech Hackathon, December 5 at 1 p.m.
Do you love fashion, technology, and startups? Wearables, advanced materials, e-commerce, data science, biometrics and tech-infused avant-garde couture are all part of a wave of innovation that will revolutionize the $1.2T global fashion industry. Hackers will spend the night at the iconic Standard hotel in DTLA to come up with a FashionTech wearables prototype.
Have an amazing week LA and make sure to check out our events calendar for all the other tech events happening around town.
