Every week, we dig through our calendar to bring you the five most exciting events in LA tech. Check out our top picks below, and be sure to look at our full event calendar for more LA tech events.
Creating Disneyland-style Experiences: VR Combined With Immersive Theater, Monday, November 27 at 7 p.m.
As professionals continue to explore what's possible with VR and AR, it's clear that the results we've come to expect from the industry were not too lofty. This week, a number of experts will be on hand at Upload Los Angeles in Marina Del Rey to explore how VR and AR can provide Disneyland-esque experiences without the land necessary to operate an amusement park.
What Makes a K-12 Edtech Company's Salesforce Succeed?, Tuesday, November 28 at 6:30 p.m.
The Indie Desk plays host to this month's Educelerate LA meetup, consisting of edtech professionals headquartered here in LA. A panel of experts will be on hand to provide insight into the trials and tribulations of getting an educational tech startup off the ground and shed light on some common myths about school and district budgets and procurement.
Startup Launch Program Workshop: Build a Unique Brand that Attracts, Tuesday, November 28 at 11 a.m.
This week, the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce's Bixel Exchange, an organization helping tech thrive in LA County, will be hosting an event for aspiring entrepreneurs on the key to successfully branding their companies. Learn about creating a clear vision for the brand, how to position it in the marketplace and how to identify the ideal target audience.
Santa Monica Tech Happy Hour + Product Demos, Thursday, November 30 at 6 p.m.
This week's LA Tech Happy Hour comes to you from the heart of Santa Monica. Stop by b8ta on Santa Monica Place for an opportunity to check out some interesting product demos, and head upstairs to Expert Dojo for the networking and happy hour.
Learn to Code Workshop: Javascript 101, Thursday, November 30 at 7 p.m.
It might seem hard to imagine from the outside, but not everyone who works in tech is an engineer. For marketing, sales and HR professionals out there looking to develop an understanding of what their company's techies are working on, there are a number of helpful introductory events available. This week's Learn to Code Workshop is all about JavaScript, and if you're worried about not knowing thing one about the language, don't worry: this event is strictly for beginners. Sign up while spots are available and be sure to bring your laptop!
