Hey AI LA Community,
Today, the LA Tech Week 2026 calendar goes live—and we’re proud to be part of the programming with six events spanning some of the region’s most dynamic technology communities.
Presented by a16z and taking place October 12–18, LA Tech Week turns the city into a meeting ground for the people building, funding, and shaping what comes next. Our lineup brings that energy to AI, aerospace, defense, and deep tech, with gatherings designed to move beyond the usual conference circuit and into candid conversations, practical learning, and genuine connection.
We’ll start with an Oktoberfest-inspired evening in Venice, continue with international, aerospace, and AI-focused gatherings, and close our week with the AI LAX Summit at Google Playa Vista.
Explore the lineup below and reserve your spot.
AI LA Tech Week Lineup
AI & Innovation Oktoberfest
Monday, October 12 | Venice
Join us for tech, taste, and transatlantic talent as we spotlight AI ecosystem connections, startups, and funding opportunities between Germany and the United States.
Meet AI pioneers from NRW.Global Business, the trade and investment agency of the German State of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany’s leading region for AI, robotics, and advanced computing.
Enjoy bites, beer, and live connections.
Consulate General of Canada Reception
Wednesday, October 14 | Venice
Are you Canadian? Do you want to invest or partner with a Canadian organization? Do you like poutine and/or maple syrup?
Join the Consulate General of Canada in Los Angeles, AI LA, and Los Angeles Venture Association in a welcome reception for all our investor, founder, and LA ecosystem partners.
Aerospace and Defense Panel
Wednesday, October 14 | El Segundo
AI is moving beyond experimentation and into the systems that fly, sense, manufacture, decide, and operate in the real world.
Join AI LA, SpaceWERX, and Goodfin for an evening exploring how AI is reshaping aerospace, space technology, and defense—and what it takes to move emerging technologies from prototype to real-world deployment.
AI Unscripted
Wednesday, October 14 | Los Angeles
Momentum Impact and AI LA are bringing together four women whose work spans AI, entertainment, media, culture, business, and emerging technology. Rather than a traditional panel, each speaker will have 10 minutes to put one idea into the room. Something she’s seeing, questioning, building, or thinking about that may change the way we understand or use technology. Then we’ll bring all four together for a candid conversation and audience Q&A.
Pasadena Tech Happy Hour
Thursday, October 15 | Pasadena
AI LA is co-hosting the Pasadena Tech Happy Hour, part of Innovate Pasadena—a thriving LA tech community dedicated to learning, networking, and achieving shared goals.
Sponsored by the City of Pasadena Economic Development and Pasadena Small Business Development Center, this is the place to be if you’re seeking funding, looking for collaborators, or simply want to connect with like-minded individuals.
AI LAX Summit
Friday, October 16 | Google Playa Vista
Explore the agentic era—from multi-agent orchestration and human oversight to real-world applications across deep tech, entertainment, and policy. Featuring speakers from Google, DeepMind, NVIDIA, OpenAI, IV.AI, and leading LA deep-tech companies. Sponsored by Goodfin and the Consulate General of Canada, with additional sponsors to be announced.
Space is limited, and registration is required for each event. Reserve your spots today—and join us for an unforgettable week celebrating the people and ideas shaping the future of Los Angeles.
See you at LA Tech Week,
The AI LA Team
