Last Events of the Year!

Support AI LA this giving season. Save IDEAS. Let's get ready for holiday cheer.

December 01, 2025

Hey AI LA Community,

We are rounding out the end of the year and have a few more events to make sure your 2025 is AI full-proof. We have a special 40% off for them too! See coupon codes below!

Save IDEAS

AI LA’s IDEAS Program has transformed opportunities for underrepresented and first-generation college students throughout Los Angeles. In just two years, we’ve supported 6 cohorts and 89 alumni from more than 10 community colleges, giving them hands-on AI training, project-based learning, and mentorship that helps them enter the tech workforce with confidence.

Why We’re Fundraising Now

A long-time institutional partner shifted its giving priorities after the passing of its benefactor, leaving a critical funding gap. To continue and grow IDEAS, we’re turning to our community.

Join AI LA+ and Keep us Going

For $13 per month- as much as your Spotify subscription! - you unlock $400 in value to attend our events, get access to exclusive AI LA+ member mixers (like the holiday party below!) and a Vibecoding workshop (coming in January!). Plus, a portion of your support goes to our IDEAS program- a professional development and education program for LA community college students.

#LongLA
AI LA+ Holiday Party w/ NRW.Global Business

Wednesday, December 10th: 6:00 - 9:00 PM | Venice

We are teaming up with NRW again to celebrate our members, our staff, our volunteers and appreciate all that this community offers. Come enjoy some Glühwein + German treats. We’ll have rockin’ tunes and an open bar. Bring a non-perishable food item for the LA Food Bank to make it extra special!

Upcoming AI Innovation Events

NEW DATE!
AI LA Salon: Demystifying AI Evals w/ Voker

Wednesday, December 3rd: 6:00 - 9:00 PM | Marina del Rey

Voker is the agent analytics and evals platform for product teams, turning conversation insights into optimizations without digging through logs.

​You’ve probably seen leading AI builders debating the value of evals. Voker will cut through the noise, showing you when to implement evals in an agent’s lifecycle and how to optimize them for efficiency and business impact.

​Whether you already have agents in production or are just getting started, you’ll leave with practical takeaways—from foundational concepts to real world examples of customers who have optimized agents using Voker.

​Appetizers and drinks will be provided to registered event attendees, courtesy of System1.

40% off coupon code:  THANKS!

Thursday, December 4th: 6:00 - 9:00 PM | Arts District

As foundation models evolve at breakneck speed, early-stage founders face new strategic dilemmas:

  • How do you build a defensible company when a market-moving model is always around the corner?

  • Which tools belong in your agentic stack and which ones will trap you?

  • When should you automate, and when should you stay human in the loop?

  • What does the Agentic Founder Kit look like in practice?

Expect actionable insights, candid founder stories, and a grounded look at how to build resilient companies in an accelerating AI ecosystem.

40% off coupon code:  THANKS!

Partner Recognition

Qualcomm powers intelligent computing from devices to the edge with Snapdragon‑based laptops, robotics, and IoT kits running fast, efficient on‑device AI. Want early access to workshops, hack days, and pilot programs with Qualcomm and AI LA? Join our interest list and you'll receive invitations to upcoming developer engagements and technical sessions. Come build with us!

Free Happy Hours and Meetups

Partner Event
Agents of Governance

Tuesday, December 16th: 5:30 - 8:00 PM | Marina Del Rey

Our friends at LAML are hosting a new meetup at Zefr, featuring Brian Ray, Head of Data & AI for Atos North America. This session explores the governance challenges emerging with Agentic AI—systems capable of planning, reasoning, and taking autonomous multi-step actions.

If you’re working in AI, engineering, or policy, this is a valuable opportunity to deepen your understanding of safety and accountability in the next era of AI systems.

AI Policy December Meetup

Wednesday, December 17th: 6:00 - 8:00 PM | MidCity

Join us for an AI Policy Mixer in the heart of Miracle Mile! This event brings together professionals and enthusiasts from AI, policy, and technology to exchange ideas and explore emerging trends. Whether you’re a policymaker, technologist, researcher, or simply curious about the future of AI, all are welcome to join the conversation.

Join AI LA+ and save $400+ on events

Attend just 6 events per year and the membership pays for itself. Plus free workshops, mixers and exclusive content will be yours!

Not a member yet? Join our community to unlock this offer and gain access to a full year of events, networking, and opportunities.

These incredible events are made possible thanks to our AI LA+ members, whose support has fueled our growth. Want to help shape the future of AI LA while enjoying exclusive perks? Consider joining AI LA+ and growing with us!