The time has finally arrived for the inaugural Techweek LA! Over the next two days Techweek will take Los Angeles by storm with everything tech. Those attending can expect to hear from the most influential people in the tech community, watch LA's hottest startups battle it out in our LAUNCH competition, enjoy the newest fashion trends hot off the FashionTECH runway, see what companies are looking to build their team and join in on the action at the Expo Hall, whether in the Gamers Lounge or checking out the top tier companies showing off their products and services.
Scroll down to get a preview of eleven exciting elements of the coming week.
There's still time to join in on the fun! To buy a pass, click here.
Scroll down to get a preview of eleven exciting elements of the coming week.
There's still time to join in on the fun! To buy a pass, click here.
1. 50+ LAUNCH Competitors Finalized
The battle of Los Angeles' most promising startups will be one of the biggest highlights for Techweek LA. These 56 LAUNCH competitors will lay it all out on the line for the top spot and a chance to win over $50,000 in cash and prizes on Thursday.
To learn more about LAUNCH, click here.
To learn more about LAUNCH, click here.
2. Announcing: Three New Speakers
Make sure to attend Techweek LA to hear what our latest group of Techweek speakers have to say. Adding to the depth of an already stacked schedule are:
- Brian Baumgart, Founder & CEO, Gradient X
- Jeff Solomon, Co-Founder & Executive Director, Amplify.la
- Teal Newland, VP of Global Revenue & Marketing, StumbleUpon
3. Interact at the Gamers Lounge
The collision of traditional video games, what's new in the social gaming scene, and innovative developments in mobile... all in one place focused on future players. What happens in the Gamers Lounge:
- Interactive arcade style gaming space
- Opportunity to demo games from the innovative LA gaming community
- Kick back, relax, and play
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4. Official Providers of Techweek!
Techweek wants to make it easy for you to get to Techweek LA! Here is a list of Techweek's official providers:
- If you're a first time Uber user get up to $50 off your ride to Techweek LA. Use the code TECHLA or go here
- Shore Hotel is a block away from L3 and right across from the water. Use discount code "TECH" to pay just $239 per night for a Garden/City view at one of Santa Monica's best hotels.
- All LA Techweek attendees are encouraged to reserve your parking ahead of time using ParkMe. Save time and money by booking a spot here
- To get to and from Techweek by air use Virgin America
5. Cyborg to Present New Technology
Young prodigy? Tech genius? Supernatural human? Categorize 14-year-old Nicolas Dupont as you will, but one thing is for certain, he is part of the next generation of tech leaders. Dupont, founder of Cyborg Industries, will be bringing his four revolutionary innovations to Techweek LA and showcasing them during his 2pm session on Thursday, Nov. 21. These technologies include:
- Wired data transfer: increases data transfer by a factor of several billion through use of new optical fiber system
- Wireless data transfer: increases speed of wireless data transfer for both home wireless and national cellular networks
- Data compression: a hyper-advanced algorithm that is able to compress the Library of Congress into a single flash drive
- Data encryption: an entirely secure encryption algorithm and technology that is un-hackable
Do not miss the unveiling of this revolutionary technology, buy a pass here.
6. Check out our FashionTECH Runway Show!
Cap off Techweek LA by celebrating the intersection of fashion and technology at the FashionTECH Runway Show.
When: Friday, November 22 at 6pm
What: Cocktails and couture with tech CEOs and online fashion brands
Who: Looks from 20Jeans, The Crated, FreshNeck, JOOR, JustFab, Modnique, Rent the Runway, ShoeDazzle, StyleSaint.
To attend the FashionTECH Runway Show, buy a Conference & Expo pass here.
When: Friday, November 22 at 6pm
What: Cocktails and couture with tech CEOs and online fashion brands
Who: Looks from 20Jeans, The Crated, FreshNeck, JOOR, JustFab, Modnique, Rent the Runway, ShoeDazzle, StyleSaint.
To attend the FashionTECH Runway Show, buy a Conference & Expo pass here.
7. Groove to the Silent Disco Party
Another first for Techweek! Techweek LA will host a Silent Disco Party, sponsored bySound Off Silent Disco Events. Groove silently while enjoying a different side of tech.
Time: 4-5pm
Date: Thursday, Nov. 21 and Friday, Nov. 22
Place: In the Expo Hall at Bar Techweek.
To show off your sweet moves at Techweek LA, click here.
Time: 4-5pm
Date: Thursday, Nov. 21 and Friday, Nov. 22
Place: In the Expo Hall at Bar Techweek.
To show off your sweet moves at Techweek LA, click here.
8. Get a Job at the Hiring Fair
Having trouble finding the best job to fit your career goals? Recent grads, those itching for a career change, and even entrepreneurs seeking advice on creating your own tech startups, come on down!
Bring in your resume for COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSION to the Hiring Fair from 12-5pm on Friday, Nov. 22
Want to experience more than just the Hiring Fair? Click here.
9. Techweek Knowledge Bar
Techweek Knowledge Bar, or TKB, is an exciting new Techweek expo element being unveiled this Friday Nov 22 and will be a part of all five 2014 Techweek festivals. TKB is a place for curated conversations in an informal environment between Expo pass holders and experts. The concept is a response to Techweek pass holders' requests for increased interaction with highly valued experts at Techweek. See the TKB schedule below:
- 1-1:30pm: Sales - TaskUs, Nick Shum, Designing Optimized Sales Processes
- 1:30-2pm: Public Relations - Zeno Group, Candice Garmoe, Strategic Communication from a Technical Standpoint
- 2-2:30pm: Marketing - CreatorUp, Michael Tringe, Getting People's Attention in the Digital Space
- 2:30-3pm: Branding - Zeno Group, Candice Garmoe & Kari Ramsey, What it Means to Build and Keep your Brand
- 3-3:30pm: Legal - Cooley, Nick Hobson, Tech and the Law, What you Need to Know
- 3:30-4pm: Communication - Zeno Group, Kari Ramsey, Get the Word Out
- 4-4:30pm: Recruiting - Technical Connections, Scott MacKinnon, Finding Good Talent With or Without a Budget
10. Jason Calacanis at PandoMonthly
Techweek LA has partnered with PandoMonthly to provide Techweek attendees with free tickets to see Jason Calacanis, serial entrepreneur, angel investor, CEO of Inside.com, and Host of This Week in Startups, speak at The Women's Club in Santa Monica! The first 50 Conference pass holders to register using this code:techweekpando get into the event at no cost!
Time: 6pm
Date: Nov. 21
Place: The Women's Club
1210 Fourth Street
Santa Monica, CA
Time: 6pm
Date: Nov. 21
Place: The Women's Club
1210 Fourth Street
Santa Monica, CA
To get your ticket, click here.
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