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Oct

to Oct 29

Startup Conferences, USA / Canada, Networking, Educational, Technology, Strategy, Founders, Investors

2026 Music Tectonics Conference

Tue, Oct 27, 2026 9:00 AM Thu, Oct 29, 2026 8:00 PM
Santa Monica, CA (map)
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Music Tectonics unites innovators at the epicenter of music and technology.

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We’re Going WEEKLY: Free Live Startup Mentoring Every Tuesday!

Nov

Startup Conferences, Educational, Networking, Fundraising, Strategy, Founders, Investors

We’re Going WEEKLY: Free Live Startup Mentoring Every Tuesday!

Tuesday, November 3, 2026
1:00 PM 3:00 PM
Virtual (map)
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Big news for startup founders worldwide: Our free live mentoring show is now WEEKLY!

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Nov

Startup Conferences, USA / Canada, Networking, Educational, Strategy, Management, Founders

Startup Advisory Event

Thursday, November 5, 2026
1:30 PM 4:30 PM
Peerspace - next to FoundrSpace Pasadena, 87 N Raymond Ave, Pasadena, California (map)
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An advisory panel event for startups. The startup advisory panel event will bring together early-stage startups (under two years old) and aspiring entrepreneurs.

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The Power of Inner Leadership + 555 Pitch

Nov

Startup Conferences, USA / Canada, Networking, Educational, Strategy, Management, Founders

The Power of Inner Leadership + 555 Pitch

Wednesday, November 11, 2026
11:00 AM 1:00 PM
Serendipity Labs - Los Angeles Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA (map)
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In just 5 slides and 5 minutes, showcase your business concept or expertise to attract partners, stakeholders, and prospects.

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Nov

Startup Conferences, USA / Canada, Networking, Educational, Technology, Strategy, Founders, Investors

The Regional Resilience Summit

Thursday, November 12, 2026
9:00 AM 7:50 PM
Loyola Marymount University – Playa Vista Campus, Los Angeles, CA (map)
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The Regional Resilience Summit will convene entrepreneurs, investors, industry leaders, government, funders, and community organizations for a day focused on moving innovative solutions toward real-world deployment across the region.

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Nov

Startup Conferences, USA / Canada, Networking, Technology, Educational, Engineering, Founders, Investors

New Space Economy Forum

Tuesday, November 17, 2026
9:00 AM 6:30 PM
USC University Park Campus, Ginsburg Hall, Los Angeles, CA (map)
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For the people building Southern California’s space economy

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Apr

to Apr 30

Startup Conferences, USA / Canada, Networking, Technology, Engineering, Educational, Founders, Investors

HUMANOID ROBOTS CONFERENCE 2027

Wed, Apr 28, 2027 9:00 AM Fri, Apr 30, 2027 10:00 PM
GRAMMY Museum, 800 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA (map)
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THESE 3 DAYS CAN CHANGE YOUR REALITY - Where the science gets real and the future gets built.

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OCTW MasterMinds Startup Accelerator Workshop #73

Oct

Startup Conferences, USA / Canada, Networking, Strategy, Fundraising, Educational, Management, Founders, Investors

OCTW MasterMinds Startup Accelerator Workshop #73

Thursday, October 22, 2026
5:00 PM 7:30 PM
Codazen, Irvine, CA (map)
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OC ENTREPRENEURS & #StartupFriends: Bring your startup growth and fundraising questions to this special OC Tech Week edition of our MasterMinds Startup Accelerator Workshops for fun IN PERSON Q&A, investor pitch practice, and networking!

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Oct

Startup Conferences, USA / Canada, Networking, Educational, Strategy, Technology, Finance, Founders, Investors

OCTW Global Trade Summit 2026

Tuesday, October 20, 2026
11:00 AM 4:00 PM
Karma Automotive HQ, 9950 Jeronimo Rd., Irvine, CA (map)
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Connect with International Trade Leaders and Capital at Karma Automotive HQ

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LA Agentic AI Meetup hosted by Pinecone: LA Tech Week Edition

Oct

Startup Conferences, USA / Canada, Networking, Educational, Technology, Engineering, Founders

LA Agentic AI Meetup hosted by Pinecone: LA Tech Week Edition

Tuesday, October 13, 2026
5:00 PM 7:00 PM
Gulp Restaurant & Brew Co, 13020 Pacific Promenade Unit 1, Los Angeles, CA (map)
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Join Pinecone for the monthly agentic AI meetup in Los Angeles, this time during #LATechWeek.

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Sep

Startup Conferences, USA / Canada, Networking, Educational, Marketing, Founders, Investors, Technology

Los Angeles Small Business Conference

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
9:30 AM 5:00 PM
Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101 (map)
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The #1 Los Angeles Small Business Networking Event & Conference

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Sep

to Oct 2

Startup Conferences, USA / Canada, Networking, Educational, Technology, Strategy, Founders, Investors

BioscienceLA Week

Tue, Sep 29, 2026 9:30 AM Fri, Oct 2, 2026 1:00 PM
West Hollywood · Downtown LA · Culver City - Los Angeles, CA (map)
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The premier annual community summit for LA County's bioscience ecosystem. Four days of panels, pitches, lab tours, and career-launching conversations across the region.

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Sep

Startup Conferences, USA / Canada, Educational, Networking, Technology, Strategy, Founders, Investors

AI Pivot Conference

Friday, September 25, 2026
8:00 AM 9:00 PM
JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort, Anaheim, CA (map)
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One day. Real-world AI. Built for SMB leaders.

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Sep

Startup Conferences, USA / Canada, Networking, Educational, Strategy, Finance, Founders, Investors

Ambition 2026: A Curated Startup Summit

Thursday, September 24, 2026
9:00 AM 10:00 PM
Santa Monica, CA (map)
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Events to connect ambitious founders, operators, and investors in Los Angeles. Hikes, coffee meetups, happy hours, dinners, poker nights, and more coming soon!

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Sep

to Sep 25

Startup Conferences, USA / Canada, Networking, Fundraising, Management, Educational, Strategy, Founders, Investors

Detroit Homecoming 2026

Wed, Sep 23, 2026 11:00 AM Fri, Sep 25, 2026 12:00 PM
Detroit, Michigan (map)
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A City in Motion

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From Idea to Startup: A 3-Step Framework for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Sep

Startup Conferences, USA / Canada, Educational, Networking, Strategy, Management, Founders, Academia

From Idea to Startup: A 3-Step Framework for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Tuesday, September 8, 2026
6:00 PM 8:00 PM
Newport Beach, CA (map)
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You have an idea you’ve never told anyone. That’s exactly who this night is for.

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Sep

Startup Conferences, USA / Canada, Networking, Educational, Management, Strategy, Founders, Investors

Pitch Night

Thursday, September 3, 2026
7:00 PM 9:00 PM
Ticket 500, 2807 Villa Way, Newport Beach, California (map)
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Pitch your idea. Get real feedback.

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Tell Your Story: How to Pitch Your Startup Idea with Clarity & Confidence

Aug

Startup Conferences, USA / Canada, Educational, Networking, Management, Strategy, Founders, Investors

Tell Your Story: How to Pitch Your Startup Idea with Clarity & Confidence

Thursday, August 20, 2026
4:00 PM 6:00 PM
Greater Irvine Chamber, 36 Executive Park, Ste. 100, Irvine, CA 92614 (map)
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You don’t need a perfect plan to start—but you do need clarity, direction, and the right support.

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Aug

Startup Conferences, USA / Canada, Networking, Educational, Strategy, Founders, Investors

Demo Day LA - August 2026

Thursday, August 13, 2026
4:30 PM 9:00 PM
BLANKSPACES Venice, Los Angeles, CA (map)
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The best technology, startup, AI, entrepreneurship, & venture capital events in Los Angeles.

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Ideation to Action: Do You Have a Business Idea Worth Pursuing?

Aug

Startup Conferences, USA / Canada, Educational, Management, Strategy, Networking, Founders, Investors

Ideation to Action: Do You Have a Business Idea Worth Pursuing?

Thursday, August 13, 2026
4:00 PM 6:00 PM
Greater Irvine Chamber, 36 Executive Park, Ste. 100, Irvine, CA (map)
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You don’t need a perfect plan to start—but you do need clarity, direction, and the right support.

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Aug

Startup Conferences, USA / Canada, Networking, Educational, Technology, Founders, Investors

LA Agentic AI Meetup

Tuesday, August 11, 2026
5:00 PM 7:00 PM
Gulp in Playa Vista, Los Angeles, CA (map)
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Join Pinecone for an agentic AI meetup in Los Angeles.

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Startup Fundraising Strategy & Pitch Practice Office Hours Replay! [VIDEO]

Jul

Startup Conferences, USA / Canada, Educational, Fundraising, Strategy, Networking, Finance, Founders, Investors

Startup Fundraising Strategy & Pitch Practice Office Hours Replay! [VIDEO]

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
12:00 AM 11:59 PM
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Watch the free replay for startup founder pitches, and the expert investor feedback they got!

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Dream Big: Small Business Empowerment Forum 2026

Jul

Startup Conferences, USA / Canada, Networking, Educational, Strategy, Founders, Government

Dream Big: Small Business Empowerment Forum 2026

Tuesday, July 21, 2026
9:00 AM 3:00 PM
The California Endowment, Los Angeles, CA (map)
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Dream Big 2026 is a multicultural small business and social capital forum designed to help entrepreneurs explore new pathways to opportunity.

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International Conference on Venture Capital and Startup Finance

Jul

to Jul 21

Startup Conferences, USA / Canada, Educational, Networking, Finance, Strategy, Investors, Founders, Academia

International Conference on Venture Capital and Startup Finance

Mon, Jul 20, 2026 9:00 AM Tue, Jul 21, 2026 8:00 PM
Los Angeles (map)
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Reshaping the Future Through Academic & Applied Research

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Jul

Startup Conferences, USA / Canada, Networking, Educational, Finance, Strategy, Founders, Investors

Founder Sprint: Summer Pitch & Connect

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
6:00 PM 9:00 PM
The KINN, Los Angeles, CA (map)
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The Cohort Pitches. The Alumni Pour in

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Jun

USA / Canada, Startup Conferences, Networking, Educational, Technology, Strategy, Founders

AltaSea Open House

Saturday, June 27, 2026
10:00 AM 12:30 PM
AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA (map)
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Modern Innovation Through the Blue Economy

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Jun

Startup Conferences, USA / Canada, Networking, Educational, Strategy, Management, Founders, Investors

LA Latino Chamber Business Summit

Friday, June 26, 2026
7:30 AM 12:30 PM
SoCalGas Energy Resource Center (ERC), 9240 Firestone Blvd, Downey, CA (map)
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This is your place to build strong connections and expand your business.

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Free Startup Fundraising Video Office Hours Q&A with Angel Investor Scott Fox!

Jun

Startup Conferences, Educational, Networking, Strategy, Fundraising, Founders, Investors

Free Startup Fundraising Video Office Hours Q&A with Angel Investor Scott Fox!

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
9:00 PM 10:30 PM
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Hosted by best-selling author and serial internet entrepreneur, Scott Fox, our community service workshops act as a startup incubator and startup accelerator supporting high technology growth companies and early stage software, biotech, medical device, and related ventures in OC. Anything you may be facing in your own entrepreneur adventures, someone in our group will be able to help you during our friendly workshops!

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