Technology Events Calendar
Monday
Capital Access and Business Acceleration Conference
Direct Stock Market Inc. hosts a conference designed to give the entrepreneur real access to capital resources, combined with usable tools to accelerate business growth.
* Location: Fairmont Miramar Hotel, 101 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica
* Time: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
* Cost: $495
* For information: E-mail: info@dsm.com; Web: https://www.dsm.com
Tuesday
Tech Talk Live Series
Town Hall Los Angeles presents Barry D. Libert, partner, Arthur Andersen; co-director, New Economy Value Research Lab, MIT. Libert will speak on “How to Decode a Company’s DNA in the New Economy.”
* Location: Le Merigot Beach Hotel, 1740 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica
* Time: Noon luncheon
* Cost: $35 members; $45 nonmembers
* For information: E-mail: townhall-la@townhall-la.org; Web: https://www.townhall-la.org
‘E-nabling Multicultural Business Success’
A conference for minority-owned businesses presented by the L.A. Chamber of Commerce. Discussions will explore financing options; filling orders efficiently; finding joint venture partners; and maximizing Internet opportunities.
* Location: L.A. Chamber of Commerce, Bank of America Room, 350 S. Bixel St., Los Angeles
* Time: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
* Cost: $20. Continental breakfast and lunch provided.
* For information: E-mail: vcheung@iwcg.com; Web: https://www.iwcg.com; call Valerie Cheung at (213) 622-6513, Ext. 325.
Wednesday
‘Meet the Resources of the Tech Coast’
Tech entrepreneurs and executives can network with capital, technical and mentoring resources in this third-annual Tech Coast event.
* Location: Grand Ballroom, Hyatt Regency, 17900 Jamboree Road, Irvine
* Time: 7:30-10 a.m.
* Cost: $45 in advance; $75 at the door
* For information: E-mail: jdelong@ocbc.org; Web: https://www.ocbc.org
L.A. Venture Assn.
This seminar will discuss what you need to do to prepare and position your company to attract and close investors, from angels and venture capital to IPO financing.
* Location: Riviera Country Club, 1250 Capri Drive, Pacific Palisades
* Time: 4-7:30 p.m.
* Cost: $65 members; $75 nonmembers
* For information: E-mail: judypickettlava@aol.com; Web: https://www.lava.org
Saturday
New Hollywood Day
Learn how to break into the New Hollywood and Internet industry. Speakers from Atom Films, Careerpath, Bamflex.com, MP3.com, and investors will offer advice and listen to product pitches. Moderated by consultant Joyce Schwarz, Maydayinteractive.com.
* Location: Doubletree Hotel, 1707 4th St., Santa Monica
Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
* Cost: $59
* For information: E-mail: futurejobs@aol.com; Web: https://www.learningannex.com; to register, call (310) 478-6677
June 28-June 30
EMediatainment World
A conference on the convergence of the media and entertainment industries, featuring speakers from entertainment, venture capital and Internet businesses.
* Location: Westin Bonaventure Hotel, 404 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles
* Time: All day
* Cost: $1,295 full conference; $695 educators; $275 students; $495 venture forum; $50 exhibit floor
* For information: E-mail: ctaylor@emarketworld.com; Web: https://www.emediatainmentworld.com
If you would like to submit your events for listings, please contact the SoCal Tech Calendar. Message Marie Condron at mcondron@socaltechcalendar.com or Christian Gray at cgray@socaltechcalendar.com.
