AI LA

Before a day exploring the future of health, start with your own.

Join Sheryl Chen for yoga and breathwork in the courtyard at AI LA’s Life Summit this Saturday, November 14, from 9:00–9:45 AM.

We’ll begin with guided breathwork to wake up the body and mind, then move into a slow, grounding yin flow to release tension and ease into the day. Everyone is welcome, from first-time participants to longtime practitioners.

A former investor and startup operator, Sheryl understands the pressures of building a business. She has taught more than 10,000 students and brings that experience to a practice designed for people navigating demanding work.

Wear comfortable clothing, bring a mat, and join us for a morning moment to yourself before the conversations begin.

Register for Life Summit 2026: luma.com/lifesummit26

This Saturday, join the people building, evaluating, and bringing AI into healthcare at AI LA’s Life Summit 2026. We’ll explore how AI can give caregivers more time with patients, what evidence is needed before putting tools in patients’ hands, and how founders can turn promising ideas into healthcare solutions.

Our featured speakers include Thomas C. Kingsley, Stephanie Sharron, David Feinberg, MD, Martha Lawrence, Noura Daadaa, and Polina Durneva, PhD—with more speakers to be announced soon.

Come learn from their experiences and connect with clinicians, researchers, founders, investors, and technologists.

Explore the program and register for Life Summit: luma.com/lifesummit26

Tomorrow, we're bringing together an incredible group of speakers and partners for Mission Critical: AI in Aerospace and Defense at THE BR-DGE x DTI during TECH WEEK by a16z.

With so much discussion about AI's current and potential use in the aerospace and defense industry, we’re looking forward to hearing from the people working through what it takes to put it into practice across engineering, manufacturing, and deployment.

Our first panel will explore AI in defense operations, featuring:
• Col Jennifer Krolikowski, USAF/USSF (Ret)., COO at GetChkd Inc. and former CIO at Space Systems Command
• Angel Martinez, President & CEO at Celeris Systems Inc.
• Solita S. Scott, Sr. DOW Cybersecurity Consultant
• David B., Growth at Smack Technologies
• Moderator: Karim Ali, AI LA Ambassador and Principal Consultant at ACTsavi

Our second panel will explore how AI is changing the way aerospace companies design, build, test, manufacture, and operate, featuring:
• Cameron Sinko, Software Engineer at Revel
• Alex Tacescu, Director of Software at Inversion
• Armand Awad, CTO at AstroForge
• Jordan Maxwell, Director of R&D at Scout Space
• Moderator: Loic Chappaz, AI LA Ambassador and Principal Flight Science Engineer at AstroForge

Following the discussions, we’ll continue the conversations over networking and happy hour, with the Resilient MilComm demos and the official launch of Launchpad II.

A big thank-you to all of our speakers, moderators, and partners for helping bring this event to life, and to our sponsors, THE BR-DGE, Wells Fargo, and Goodfin, for making it possible.

We can’t wait to see you tomorrow! Details available here: lnkd.in/g6ZrC2Zz

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Next Tuesday, October 20, AI LA is teaming up with @Popcorn_Co for The Agentic Marketing Workshop: Build Your AI-Powered Content Engine.

Popcorn CEO Adi Sideman will demonstrate how the platform helps teams research, create, refine, and publish video, with your brand guiding the process. Then, you’ll build a video prototype for your own business, product, or campaign and share it for collaborative feedback.

Built for marketers, creatives, and founders. No video production experience required—just bring your laptop, brand materials, and an idea you’d like to develop. Space is limited. Reserve your spot: luma.com/agentic-showru…

@Techweek_ we’re ready! Starting today, join us at six events across Los Angeles.

🥨 Monday 10/12 in Venice
Prost to the Future of AI
Explore U.S.–Germany funding opportunities with NRW.Global Business, then celebrate Oktoberfest with pretzels and beer.

🇨🇦 Wednesday 10/14 in Venice
Canadians in LA Reception
Join the Consulate General of Canada in Los Angeles | Consulat général du Canada à Los Angeles and Los Angeles Venture Association for poutine, drinks, and connections with Canadian scaleups and LA’s tech community.

🚀 Wednesday 10/14 in El Segundo
Mission Critical: AI Meets Aerospace & Defense
We'll be at THE BR-DGE with Wells Fargo and Goodfin to explore AI’s journey from prototype to deployment in aerospace and defense. Stay for happy hour, speaker connections, and demos from the Resilient MilComm cohort.

🎙️ Wednesday 10/14 in Culver City
AI Unscripted
We're partnering with Momentum Impact to bring together four women shaping AI, entertainment, business, and culture for bold ideas, candid conversation, and audience Q&A.

🤝 Thursday 10/15 in Pasadena
Pasadena Tech Happy Hour
Connect with founders, investors, designers, and developers alongside Innovate Pasadena to share ideas and find collaborators.

🤖 Friday 10/16 in Playa Vista
AI LAX Summit
Close the week at Google’s office to explore the future of humans and AI agents working together, with talks, workshops, and demos spanning business, creativity, governance, and infrastructure.

Register at: joinai.la/tech-week-2026

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