Technology Events Calendar
A weekly listing of local events compiled by the SoCal Tech Calendar (www.socaltechcalendar.com).
Wednesday
VIC Presents
“U.S. Latino Internet Space: Strategies for Success.” Virtual International Community, in association with LAredClub, Latino new media professional association, will host an event to educate industry professionals about the opportunities in the emerging U.S. Latino digital-media arena. The panel is composed of professionals from the new media, entertainment and traditional industries who have taken the leap into the emerging Latino interactive world.
* Location: Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles
* Time: 6:30-9 p.m.
* Cost: Free to VIC members; $10 LAredClub members; $20 nonmembers
* For more information:
E-mail: info@thevic.org
Web: www.thevic.org
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L.A. Software Process Improvement Network
“Cyber Attacks!” Don Reifer of Reifer Consultants Inc. will speak on “Surviving an Information Warfare Attack,” and Peter Coffee, EWeek editor, will speak on “How Easy Is It to Crack a Secure E-Business Site?” They will describe the attacks, show how to recognize them and discuss preventative actions.
* Location: Information Sciences Institute, 11th Floor Conference Room, 4676 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey
* Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
* Cost: Free
* For more information:
E-mail: ladonna@sunset.usc.edu
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WITI Holiday Event
Women in Technology International will present speaker Dr. Tessa Warschaw, live music, networking and hors d’oeuvres, followed by a three-course dinner. Advance registration and payment required.
* Location: Friar’s Club, 9900 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills
* Time: 6-9:30 p.m.
* Cost: $25 WITI members; $40 nonmembers
* For more information:
E-mail: dianne@smci.com
Web: www.witi.org
Thursday
Internet Breakfast Forum
Michael Rice, CEO of TargetMarket Interactive, will speak on online marketing success in the “new economy.”
* Location: Beverly Hilton Hotel, Versailles Room, 9876 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills
* Time: 7:30-8:30 a.m., breakfast and networking; 8:30-9:30 a.m., presentation
* Cost: Free
* For more information:
E-mail: agordon@internet.com
Web:www.breakfastforums.com
Friday
Digital Motion Open House
UCLA Extension’s division of computer graphics and graphic design open house will feature presentations by instructors, information on courses in Flash, Director, Dreamweaver, After Effects, Commotion, Lightwave and more. Enter drawing for a free class.
* Location: Dodd Hall, Room 147, UCLA Campus, Westwood
* Time: 7 p.m.
* Cost: Free
* For more information:
E-mail: jlo@unex.ucla.edu
Web: www.uclaextension.org
Dec. 11
Web Rush III
“Web Rush III: Content and Lifestyle in the Wireless Era” will examine the latest trends in the new global wireless society. Speakers will discuss topics related to mobile environments, content, design, technology, security and privacy.
* Location: Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles
* Time: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
* Cost: $50, including breakfast and lunch
* For more information:
E-mail: jour2000@usc.edu
Web: www.webrush.net
Dec. 12
Los Angeles Venture Assn.
“Myths of Venture Capital” with William M. Reichert, president of Garage.com, a leading venture-financing firm for high-tech start-ups.
* Location: Riviera Country Club, 1250 Capri Drive, Pacific Palisades
* Time: 7-9:15 a.m.
* Cost: $35 for members; $50 for non-members
* For more information: E-mail: info@lava.org
Web: www.lava.org
Dec. 13
TechNet Ed Series
“The Right Team: Building Your Management Force.” Larta University invites entrepreneurs to attend its third seminar in the TechNet Ed Series. Industry professionals will discuss techniques to attract quality talent.
* Location: DoubleTree Guest Suites, 1707 4th St., Santa Monica
* Time: 8 a.m.-noon
* Cost: $125
* For more information:
E-mail: schao@larta.org
Web: www.larta.org
Dec. 14
Digital Coast Holiday
The second annual Digital Coast holiday reception and special Imax screenings, sponsored by many local Internet and new-media organizations in greater Los Angeles.
* Location: California Science Center, Exposition Park, 700 State Drive, Los Angeles
* Time: 6:30-10:30 p.m.; Imax screenings at 7 and 9 p.m.
* For more information:
E-mail: cfabares@digitalcoast.org
Web: www.digitalcoast.org
