IntroductionThis annual regional planning workshop is focused on uniting and catalyzing the leadership of Southern California’s diverse and compelling innovation nodes which define the SoCal innovation network. To accomplish this, we convene a diverse cross section of leaders from across the region for a professionally facilitated one-day intensive workshop to generate clarity of purpose, goals,...

Sponsored by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, KPPB LP, Alexandria Venture Investments, and EastWest BankPresented by the Alliance for SoCal Innovation and LAVA Wednesday June 16 + Thursday June 179a - 3p PT (both days) The First Look SoCal Innovation Showcase is an annual event that celebrates the best early-stage teams commercializing tech and life science...

The SoCal Alliance will convene a select cross-section of leaders from across the region for a professionally facilitated workshop. Workshop Overview Introduction This was the second annual regional planning workshop focused on uniting and catalyzing the leadership of Southern California’s diverse and compelling innovation nodes which define the SoCal innovation network. This year due to...

The First Look SoCal Innovation Showcase Presented by Alliance for SoCal Innovation and Los Angeles Venture Association Tuesday Sept 15 + Wednesday Sept 169a - 3p PT (both days) Sponsors The First Look SoCal Innovation Showcase is an annual event that celebrates the best early-stage teams commercializing tech and life science breakthroughs from the top research...

The SoCal Alliance will convene a select cross-section of leaders from across the region for a professionally facilitated workshop. Workshop Overview IntroductionThere are common challenges and opportunities that unite the often fragmented, geographically dispersed hubs of innovation throughout Southern California. The alliance for SoCal Innovation's ("The Alliance) analysis of the region, in partnership with the...

The premier annual conference celebrating the best early stage teams commercializing deep tech and life science breakthroughs from SoCal's top research institutions. The program will feature quick-pitch presentations from the 30 teams split into three concurrent domain tracks. Each presentation is followed by audience Q&A. There will also be a private meet and greet space...

Join us for a discussion on how diversity of ideas, talent, and perspectives fuels innovation. We will explore the key areas where diversity and inclusion are crucial for a vibrant innovation ecosystem including: Priming the STEM talent pipeline with diverse perspectives and underrepresented minoritiesInvesting in diverse founders and advancing diversity at VCsDiversity at the top...

What does it take to grow a startup into a company worth $1B? Who are the next SoCal unicorns? Meet and learn from investors and founders of SoCal unicorns such as: Adam Miller (Cornerstone OnDemand)Chang Xu (Upfront Ventures)Hemi Zucker (j2 Global)Eva Ho (Fika Ventures)Jamie Montgomery (March Capital Partners) Panel moderated by TechCrunch editor Jonathan Shieber....

A showcase of the 30 best early-stage teams selected from 18 of the region’s top research institutions. Each team will present the potential commercialization and application of their research in order to secure early stage funding for their companies. The day will feature three concurrent domain tracks (Life Science, Computer Science, and Physical Science) preceded...

Featuring a blend of world-class keynote speakers, startup success stories, early-stage research teams, and moderated panel discussions that will showcase the amazing breadth and depth of SoCal’s vibrant innovation sectors. The event is intended to inform and engage a professional investor audience and showcase the caliber of SoCal innovation overall. Networking cocktail reception to follow...