Registrations are now open 🤖
We are thrilled to announce that registrations are now open for SoCal Deep Tech Week, taking place from September 16-20, 2024, in Los Angeles, CA. This week-long series of events is dedicated to highlighting the groundbreaking innovations and visionary entrepreneurs shaping the future of deep tech across Southern California (and special guests from out of town).
Join us as we look to develop a full-cycle value chain for the Deep Tech Ecosystem in Southern California, from founders to corporate and government to academia.
Spaces are limited. Be sure to request your spot at one (or more) of these high-impact events - View Full Calendar.
Supporting Co-hosts, Community Organizers, and Sponsors:
We’re proud to have the support of Raise Commercial Real Estate, Amazon Web Services (AWS), National Security Innovation Network - NSIN, Defense Innovation Unit - DIU, The Alliance for SoCal Innovation, Verizon Innovation Lab, DTI, AI LA, KPPB, Banc of California, Edison International, Eagle Law, Promaxo, Fulcrum Venture Group (FVG), Charter Space, CEO Leadership Alliance Orange County (CLA-OC), Starburst Aerospace, Spiral Stories, and many others who are helping us bring this incredible week to life.
There’s still time to support - please email us here with the subject line: “Sponsorships.”
Highlighted Events
The State of the Aerospace & Defense Complex in El Segundo, CA
Energy & Sustainability Perspectives in El Segundo, CA
The Evolution of Applied AI & Robotics in Playa Vista, CA
Deep Tech Symposium in El Segundo, CA
Deep Tech Storytelling Workshop in Santa Monica, CA
Investor-Only Networking with the FFC in Santa Monica, CA
View the Full Community Calendar. And if you have an event you’d like to submit, here’s our event form.
Featured Speakers
A massive shoutout to the organizing teams and community partners who were able to find amazing speakers, moderators, and panelists.
Alexandros Potamianos, Behavioral Signals & Amazon Scholar
Cat Orman, COO @ Flyby Robotics
Amanda Mork, CMO @ Collossus
Jenn Byrne, General Partner @ Grit VC
Laura Dyer, Principal @ Buoyant Ventures
Kevin Noertker, CEO @ Ampaire
Conn Doherty, VP & General Manager, Strategic Solutions @ RTX
Jordan Noone, General Partner @ Embedded Ventures
Shomik Dutta, Co-Founder & Managing Partner @ Overture Climate VC
Scott Graybeal, CEO @ Caelux
Ed Mehr, Co-founder & CEO @ Machina Labs
Krisztina "Z" Holly, Operating Partner @ Good Growth Capital
Alice Liu, Partner @ ID8 Innovation
Drew “Murph” Busbee, COO @ DTI
Peter Morales, CEO @ Code Metal
Rahul Singh, Regional Engagement Principal @ National Security Innovation Network - NSIN
Travis DeMeester, Program Manager, Industry 4.0 and Digital Engineering @ Defense Innovation Unit - DIU
Nate Mason, Director @ Starburst Aerospace
Elizabeth Reynolds Managing Director - US @ Starburst Aerospace
Erin Hammons, Director, Program Management @ Northrop Grumman
Sergej Mahnovski, Managing Director of Strategy, Technology, and Innovation @ Edison International
Peter Lee, Founder and Managing Partner @ Embark Ventures
More Speakers to be announced… if you have recommendations or would like to submit yourself, feel free to email our team with the subject line: “Speaker Recommendation” with a short bio