Hey AI LA Community,

February (and early March!) is brimming with events you won’t want to miss! Here are some highlights:

• AI x Fintech Happy Hour (2/18) – A casual networking event where AI meets Finance.

• LA Founders & Investors: YC Edition (2/19) – An exclusive mixer featuring Y Combinator alumni and investors.

• Cerebral Beach Café (2/22) – Fuel up on coffee and ideas with EDNA Coffee at our Venice space.

• Building the Future: AI’s Impact on Manufacturing (2/27) – Insights into how AI is reshaping production and supply chains.

• GenAI Mixer w/ Qualcomm (3/1) – Discover real-world Edge AI deployments with industry leaders.

• EdgeAI Workshop w/ Qualcomm (3/2) – ​Dive into the fundamentals of on-device AI

• ComfyUI Official LA March Meet-Up (3/6) – ​​Meet fellow artists working with ComfyUI.

Check out the full lineup below & join us!

Sincerely,
Team AI LA

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Upcoming Events

AI x Fintech Happy Hour (2/18) TONIGHT!

​Join us for an AI x Fintech Happy Hour, a casual networking event that offers a unique opportunity for like-minded professionals in AI and Fintech to connect, share insights, and discuss the latest trends in the space.

LA Founders & Investors: YC Edition (2/19)

​Join AI LA for a special Founders & Investors Mixer featuring four Y-Combinator founders!

​Ready to level up your startup journey or discover the next big investment opportunity? This intimate mixer is designed to connect LA’s brightest entrepreneurs with forward-thinking investors, all in a relaxed, engaging setting.

​Speakers:

• David Lin – Founder & CEO of Polygraph

• ​Brandon Foo – Co-Founder & CEO of Paragon

• Shilpi Nayak – Co-Founder & CTO of GoodFin

• Moderated by: Anna Joo Fee – Founder & CEO of GoodFin

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Building the Future: AI’s Impact on Manufacturing (2/27)

AI is transforming manufacturing by revolutionizing efficiency, automation, and decision-making. From sensor-level predictive maintenance to accelerating quality regulation processes, AI is reshaping production, supply chains, and workforce dynamics.

​​Join us for an insightful panel discussion featuring industry leaders, AI experts, and manufacturing innovators as we explore how AI is changing the way companies manufacture their hardware products. We’ll dive into real-world applications and challenges in an AI-driven manufacturing landscape.

All AI LA+ members get guaranteed approval and free access. Become an AI LA+ member today!

NEW EVENT: Edge AI Workshop w/ Qualcomm (3/2)

Join AI LA and Qualcomm in Venice for a hands-on Edge AI workshop!

​Dive into the fundamentals of on-device AI, get a walkthrough of Qualcomm® AI Hub, and roll up your sleeves in build-along sessions and a mini hack challenge.

​Learn how to tackle real-world constraints—from low-latency decision-making to power efficiency—and discover the practical steps required to design, deploy, and scale AI solutions at the edge.

NEW SERIES: GenAI Mixer w/ Qualcomm – EdgeAI in Real-World Deployments (3/1)

Join AI LA and Qualcomm in Venice for an Exciting Evening on EdgeAI in Real-World Deployments

​Discover how cutting-edge startups and industry leaders are bringing EdgeAI to life—from on-device inference and low-latency decision-making to robust, real-world applications spanning IoT, mobile, and beyond. Our speakers will share first-hand experiences and insights into what it takes to successfully build, launch, and scale AI solutions at the edge.

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Cerebral Beach Café w/ EDNA Coffee (2/22)

Welcome to Cerebral Beach Café, a morning meetup where coffee fuels ideas and community. Hosted in AI LA's event space in Venice, this gathering is designed for those in tech, AI, and beyond to sip, connect, and get things done.

Enjoy a perfectly crafted cup from EDNA Coffee. Whether you’re diving into deep work, sparking conversations with fellow innovators, or simply taking a mindful moment with your espresso, this is your space to wake up and plug in.

No agenda, no pressure—just good coffee, good company, and a productive morning. ☀️🏖️

Join us, grab a cup, and let’s get to work.

Cybersecurity Happy Hour (2/25)

​AI LA is excited to host yet another Cybersecurity Happy Hour, providing a platform for experts and enthusiasts to connect and discuss the future of digital security.

​Join us for an evening dedicated to exploring the latest trends and challenges in cybersecurity, including the role of AI in enhancing security measures. This event is designed for professionals seeking to expand their network and share insights in a collaborative environment.

Can AI Voices Be Trusted? Tackling Hallucination, Transparency & Accountability (2/27)

Join the Responsible Al Reading Group and Gridspace for an engaging fireside chat and live demonstration exploring the evolving landscape of Al voice agents and voice synthesis technology. As Al-powered voice systems become increasingly embedded in customer service, healthcare, and finance, concerns around transparency, accountability, bias, and misinformation are more pressing than ever.

LA GenAI Meetup (3/10)

Join us for a casual evening AI meetup in the heart of Pasadena! This friendly get-together is the perfect opportunity for GenAI enthusiasts, hobbyists, experts, and newcomers alike to connect, share insights, and learn from each other in an informal setting.

AI LA Salon (3/11)

Step into the AI LA Salon, where developers and business leaders converge to bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI technology and real-world applications.

​Whether you’re a developer refining your AI toolkit or a business leader seeking actionable insights, the AI LA Salon provides the roadmap—from technical fundamentals to business applications—to help you navigate and leverage AI effectively.

ComfyUI Official AI LA March Meet-Up (3/6)

Join us for the first official ComfyUI Meetup in LA, hosted at the former Snapchat Office in Venice Beach.

​ComfyAnonymous, the creator of ComfyUI will be joining us remotely, and we'll hear directly from the ComfyUI team about their plans to build out their tools.

​Connect with fellow enthusiasts and dive deeper into the creators, models, and startups building on top of ComfyUI.