5 events you can't miss this week

by John Siegel
September 26, 2016

There certainly isn't a lack of opportunity to get out and learn more about the LA tech community this week, with a nice mix of happy hours, panel discussions and presentations to check out all week long.

Strata + Hadoop World 2016, Sept. 26 at 7 a.m.

Explore the techniques and technologies at the intersection of business and technology this week at the Strata + Hadoop World 2016. The all-day event will feature in-depth tutorials and the opportunity to discuss best practices in data science. Save 20 percent with discount code "UGLABD20"

Startup Grind SoCal, Sept. 27 at 8:30 a.m.

Join over 1,000 startups for a day of spent swapping stories and techniques amongst some of Silicon Beach's brightest minds. Speakers include Leura Fine of Laurel & Wolf, Brian Lee of The Honest Company and many, many more.

Silicon Beach Founders Panel Discussion & Networking, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m.

Join panelists Erik Huberman, CEO of Hawke Media, Justin Wu, founder at Growth.ly and Franky Bernstein, founder & CEO of Markett to discuss topics like ideation, planning and execution. Use the code "builtinla" to get 10 percent off when you register. 

Cultivate:DTLA Happy Hour, Sept. 28 at 5:30 p.m.

In an area as big as Los Angeles, it's nice having somewhere smack dab in the middle, and more and more people are starting to realize that Downtown LA is just that area. Start the weekend a little early with drinks and revel in the wonders of technology with fellow startup aficionados. 

Welcome Reception for Biocom and Fireside Chat with Dr. Ric Kaner of UCLA Kaner Lab, Sept. 28 at 6 p.m.

Head down to the Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, LLP headquarters in Santa Monica this Thursday for a fireside chat with synthetic inorganic chemist Dr. Ric Kaner. What does this have to do with tech? Dr. Kaner's research in conductive polymers, superhard materials and carbon compounds is opening new worlds for leaders in just about every industry known to man.

Have a great week, and be sure to check out our events calendar for more LA tech events!

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