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EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2015 Awards Program --La Visual - A Branding, Product Strategy & Rapid Prototyping Accelerator --UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) RECENT JOB POSTINGS --Software Developer, Carlsbad, MakeJay Inc --Head of Product (VF iQ), Venice, Vision Fleet --User Experience (UX) Design Manager - Mobile, San Luis Obispo,, MINDBODY Inc. RECENT FUNDING EVENTS ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- Key Information Systems Key Information Systems, Inc. (KeyInfo) is a leading regional systems integrator, with world-class compute, storage and networking solutions and professional services for the most advanced software-defined data centers. These competencies are tightly complimented by a full suite of data center capabilities including private and hybrid cloud offerings, connectivity services, colocation facilities and managed services. To learn more about Key Information Systems, Inc. or KeyCloud, visit KeyInfo.com or contact Chris Ticknor at Key Information Systems, Inc., 30077 Agoura Court, First Floor, Agoura Hills, CA 91301, USA, email [email protected] or call 1.818.737.2804. http://www.keyinfo.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------- SpaceX, Air Force Settle Lawsuit ---- Los Angeles-based space rocket developer SpaceX said Friday that the company has reached an agreement with the U.S. Air Force to drop its lawsuit against the USAF, for the opportunity to bid on national security payloads (More...) http://www.socaltech.com/spacex_air_force_settle_lawsuit/s-0058673.html Virgin Galactic, Scaled Composites Part Ways On Testing ---- Mojave-based Virgin Galactic has decided to pursue testing of its spacecraft without longtime partner Scaled Composites, the company revealed Friday, as the company looks to recover from a devastating flight test failure in October. Virgin Galactic--which has been looking to deliver tourists to space using its SpaceShipTwo--is in a renewed push to finish certification of its spacecraft for delivery of tourists to space, after Sir Richard Branson has expressed his renewed commitment to finishing testing at SpaceX. Branson released the long post on Virgin Galactic over the New Year's, talking about his thoughts after the flight test failure. http://www.socaltech.com/virgin_galactic_scaled_composites_part_ways_on_testing/s-0058676.html Hulu Reopens Super Bowl Ad Site ---- Los Angeles-based streaming television service Hulu has re-opened its Super Bowl advertising site, sponsored again this year by Toyota. Hulu's AdZone features all of the Super Bowl ads from prior years, and also will be featuring new ads released on game day. Hulu said it will be adding ads up through Super Bowl Sunday, and will also allow users to vote on their favorite ad spots. The site has been featuring those ads on the dedicated mini-site for several years. Hulu is looking to attract many of the users who primarily watch the Super Bowl for the advertising, rather than the football. http://www.socaltech.com/hulu_reopens_super_bowl_ad_site/s-0058677.html JAKKS Pacific, Microsoft Team On Halo Toys, Costumes ---- Thinking of dressing up as Master Chief next Halloween? Malibu-based JAKKS Pacific undoubtedly will have a costume featuring the iconic Halo character, after a deal between JAKKS and Microsoft this morning, covering both costumes an "large scale" action figures. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed, however, the two said that the grants JAKKS worldwide rights to produce large-scale action figures based on Halo, including the upcoming Halo 5: Guardians title. JAKKS also said its Halloween costume division, Disguise Inc., will manufacture Halo-branded costumes and accessories for both children and adults. Bosch Sets Up eBike Headquarters In Irvine ---- European manufacturer Bosch said today that it has opened up North American headquarters for Bosch eBike Systems, which develops electric bikes, in Irvine. Bosch said the new, 4,000 square foot office will support the growing North American eBike market. Bosch said the new office will handle sales, marketing, advocacy, application and technical support, service, project management, and quality management. Bosch said its e-bikes aimed at urban commuter, trekking, mountain, fat-tire, and cargo launched in the U.S. last summer. Bosch said the selection of Irvine is because it is at the "epicenter of the U.S. biking industry". Cynvenio, Thermo Fischer Scientific In Distribution Deal ---- Westlake Village-based molecular diagnostics equipment developer Cynvenio and Carslbad-based Thermo Fischer Scientific recently inked a distribution deal, where Thrmo Fischer Scientific has gained rights to distribute Cynvenio's LiquidBiopsy platform. Cynvenio's products are used for the genomic analysis of tumor biomarkers in the bloodstream. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. The two said the deal allows for the analysis of circulating tumor cells (CTC), cell-free DNA (cfDNA) and normal DNA in a single blood draw, in less than 48 hours. Those tests are used in cancer therapy, as a replacement for invasive and costly tissue biopsies. Ninja Metrics Ties With Mobile Analytics Firm ---- Los Angeles-based Ninja Metrics, the social analytics software developer led by Dmitri Williams, said last week that it has tied with mobile analytics company TUNE. The two said that they will integrate Ninja Metrics' Katana Social Analytics Engine into TUNE's own MobileAppTracking product, which the two said will help app developers and marketers with the value of their advertising. Financial details of the integration deal were not announced. Ninja Metrics says that its software helps provide a precise measurement of how users influence each other and how much that influence is worth, via its own "Social Value" score. Ninja Metrics' backers include the Harvard Business School Angels and Tech Coast Angels. Luxe Valet Launches On Demand Parking Into Los Angeles ---- Luxe Valet, a new, on-demand valet parking app startup, has expanded into Los Angeles, saying that it will offer up its valet parking service to users in Santa Monica, Downtown LA and Venice. The Bay Area startup--which is backed by Google Ventures, Sherpa Ventures, and LA's Upfront Ventures--said it charges just $5 an hour to park users' cars, and a max of $15.00 a day for the service. Luxe Valet looks to be the third, on-demand valet parking startup to launch in Los Angeles, which also has valet parking startup Curbstand, and another Bay Area competitor, ZIRX, both of which also offer up similar valet parking services to residents via smartphone. Luxe says its team comes from companies such as Groupon, Tesla, Yahoo!, and Zyna. http://www.socaltech.com/luxe_valet_launches_on_demand_parking_into_los_angeles/s-0058657.html --------------------------------------------------------------------------- MARKETPLACE Reach 10000+ readers for 5 days for $250 Post your marketplace ad at: http://www.socaltech.com/postad.html ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- Recurring Revenue Conference - February 4th - Los Angeles Recurring Revenue Conference February 4, 2015 Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel, Los Angeles Companies such as Salesforce, Amazon and Netflix are redefining business. We are becoming a subscription economy and the implications are profound. We have a lineup of industry leading speakers who are entrepreneurs, investors and executives. Our keynote speaker is one of the SaaS pioneers, Rick Stollmeyer, founder and CEO of MindBody–the largest cloud-based software provider in the health, wellness and beauty industries. Whether you are deeply immersed in this space, or your company is looking for new revenue streams, the Recurring Revenue Conference is the place to meet the best people in this dynamically changing market. Register Today! http://www.recurringrevenueconference.com/ ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- Safire Partners Executive Search Safire Partners has completed 500+ retained executive searches since 2006 working with emerging businesses in Southern California. Please visit our website to see an updated list of our clients and searches completed at http://www.safirepartners.com/. We are always interested in meeting new candidates and potential clients, so feel free to email our Managing Partner, Todd Gitlin at [email protected]. ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- USC Marshall's MS in Entrepreneurship and Innovation - Apply Now! Step on the fast track to professional success. Whether you already have an advanced degree -- like many of our current students -- or are in the early stages of a promising career, USC Marshall's MS in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, through the Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies, prepares you for opportunities in corporate venturing, technology commercialization and more. With full- and part-time options, the program gives you the flexibility you need. Apply now. http://www.marshall.usc.edu/msei?adref=SoCalTech14 ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN! EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2015 Awards Program Get recognized for your achievements or nominate a deserving entrepreneur for the 2015 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards Program in Greater Los Angeles! Recognized globally in 145 cities and 60 countries, the award honors the most outstanding entrepreneurs who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. Application and other program information is available on our website: www.ey.com/us/eoy/greaterla. Submission deadline is Friday, March 6, 2015. Click here: http://bit.ly/1qXwlYU to watch a short video with feedback from finalists and winners from the 2014 Awards. Winners included Curacao, EdgeCast Networks, ENI-JR286, Fuhu, Inc., The Honest Company, Prodege LLC/Swagbucks, Stamps.com and TrueCar Inc. Please mark your calendars today for the Greater Los Angeles EOY Awards Gala on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. We're looking forward to celebrating another group of exceptional entrepreneurs who not only create and build market-leading businesses, but also help take the standard of excellence to new heights, transform the face of industry, create jobs and contribute to the vibrancy in our Greater Los Angeles community. QUESTIONS? Please contact Ashley Evans at [email protected] or +1 213 240 7096. ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- La Visual - A Branding, Product Strategy & Rapid Prototyping Accelerator Local branding agency launches a new design-centric accelerator program. We help you streamline the launch of your startup by offering world-class branding, product strategy, user-experience design, rapid-prototyping technology, mentorship, and access to early stage investment all under one roof! Contact us to setup a meet and greet today. 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For the past six years, the VerdeXchange has brought together “under one roof” the leading private and public marketmakers, thought leaders and business executives from all sectors of the economy – finance, energy, water, waste, transportation, consumer goods, mining, forestry, government, innovation centers, academia and more – to discuss the opportunities and challenges of creating sustainable economic growth and to meet the people that are leading this change. (via Green LAVA). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24496 January 27, Los Angeles -- VerdeXchange. For the past six years, the VerdeXchange has brought together “under one roof” the leading private and public marketmakers, thought leaders and business executives from all sectors of the economy – finance, energy, water, waste, transportation, consumer goods, mining, forestry, government, innovation centers, academia and more – to discuss the opportunities and challenges of creating sustainable economic growth and to meet the people that are leading this change. (via Green LAVA). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24497 January 29, Los Angeles -- Growth Capital Conference. Network with capital sources, advisors, deal makers and 100 entrepreneurs seeking capital & counsel. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24394 January 29, Burbank -- 3D Printer World Burbank 2015 brings together the largest range of 3D printers, technology and professionals ever assembled under one roof. The three-day 3D printing event, which includes exhibits, demonstrations, education tracks, contests and networking opportunities. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24456 January 30, Annenberg Community Beach House, Santa Monica -- LA Uncubed. LA Uncubed is a packed day of founder-led classes, startup skill workshops, & hiring (for those seeking their next startup gig). Meet the teams behind 25+ of LA's fastest-growing innovators. Apply to attend @ la.uncubed.com Hiring companies include Media Temple (web hosting service acquired by GoDaddy set to IPO for $4.5 billion), Whisper (anonymous social network for sharing secrets, w/ 3.5 billion monthly page views), Bottlenose (using Big Data to identify, anticipate, and create trends), + more. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24479 January 30, Burbank -- 3D Printer World Burbank 2015 brings together the largest range of 3D printers, technology and professionals ever assembled under one roof. The three-day 3D printing event, which includes exhibits, demonstrations, education tracks, contests and networking opportunities. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24457 January 31, Burbank -- 3D Printer World Burbank 2015 brings together the largest range of 3D printers, technology and professionals ever assembled under one roof. The three-day 3D printing event, which includes exhibits, demonstrations, education tracks, contests and networking opportunities. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24458 February 3, Culver City -- Engage: The LA Digital Storytelling Conference. ENGAGE is a one-day event that connects you with a carefully selected group of experts, visionaries and leaders to talk about trends in digital storytelling—and what new developments to get ready for. It’s a terrific opportunity to meet people in a setting that’s informal, informative, and inspiring. Register now for ENGAGE, and we’ll save your seat for the one conference that digital content creators and client-facing teams shouldn’t miss. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24372 February 4, San Diego -- Green Power Conference Solar Power Generation USA is the must-attend strategic meeting for developers in North America committed to driving new business opportunities in US solar. Attending Solar Power Generation USA Congress 2015 will give you a real perspective of how to capture the BIG money-making opportunities, taking a fresh look at the pressures on the US solar developers. San Diego Marriott Mission Valley.(via Green LAVA). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24498 February 4, Los Angeles -- Recurring Revenue Conference. For consumers we see examples such as music, package delivery, even razor blades. The impact on the Business to Business subscription economy is even deeper because of SaaS or Software as a Service. Today, companies no longer need to invest millions of dollars for internal IT departments when they can outsource the same capabilities with no upfront fee. These outsourced services range from back office support, to sales, and marketing intelligence. There are literally thousands of successful companies in this space, most of them less than 5 years old. This is creating a golden age of entrepreneurship. We have a lineup of industry leading speakers who are entrepreneurs, investors and executives. Our keynote speaker is one of the SaaS pioneers, Rick Stollmeyer, founder and CEO of MindBody. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24471 February 5, Los Angeles -- Global LAVA - Italia Restarts Up! Is Italy a good place to find innovation and make investments? Find out at this special program report. Italia Restarts Up - A two-day event held to draw the attention of foreign investors to Italian startups and local ecosystems, participation in competitions and exhibitions with dedicated spaces for startups, training schemes and many other projects for 2015: these are just some of the initiatives planned by ICE (the Italian Trade Promotion Agency) to encourage the internationalization of research and promote innovative companies. Speakers include: Gerard Castale – Managing Director at TyltLab; Buck Jordan – Managing Partner at Canyon Creek Capital; BiBop Gresta – Founder and Deputy Chairman of digital media incubator DIGITAL MAGIC; James Roberts III – CEO at Global Capital Strategic Group; Leonard Lanzi – Executive Director , LAVA. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24493 February 5, San Diego -- Green Power Conference Solar Power Generation USA is the must-attend strategic meeting for developers in North America committed to driving new business opportunities in US solar. Attending Solar Power Generation USA Congress 2015 will give you a real perspective of how to capture the BIG money-making opportunities, taking a fresh look at the pressures on the US solar developers. San Diego Marriott Mission Valley. (via Green LAVA). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24499 February 6, Los Angeles -- Green LAVA presents Sunken Treasure: Cleantech Funding & Sales Opportunities hidden in the Water Bond. MWD Headquarters, downtown Los Angeles – 1 – 3 PM. (via Green Lava). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24500 February 6, Irvine -- OCTANe and Executive Next Practices will be hosting a leadership and strategy summit on February 6, 2015 at the Taco Bell headquarters in Irvine. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24453 February 7, Pomona -- The Alliance to Save Energy convenes the 2015 Energy Efficiency Summit , an ambitious event like no other. The agenda will include presentations of unique and innovative best practices in energy efficiency projects on college campuses, structured campus planning and networking sessions, a student poster exhibit, and more! The PowerSave Campus Program builds effective partnerships among students, staff, administrators, and faculty from 16 California State and University of California campuses around the common goal of empowering students to be energy efficiency leaders. CalPoly Pomona. (via Green Lava). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24501 February 8, Pomona -- The Alliance to Save Energy convenes the 2015 Energy Efficiency Summit , an ambitious event like no other. The agenda will include presentations of unique and innovative best practices in energy efficiency projects on college campuses, structured campus planning and networking sessions, a student poster exhibit, and more! The PowerSave Campus Program builds effective partnerships among students, staff, administrators, and faculty from 16 California State and University of California campuses around the common goal of empowering students to be energy efficiency leaders. CalPoly Pomona. (via Green LAVA). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24502 February 9, Pomona -- The Alliance to Save Energy convenes the 2015 Energy Efficiency Summit , an ambitious event like no other. The agenda will include presentations of unique and innovative best practices in energy efficiency projects on college campuses, structured campus planning and networking sessions, a student poster exhibit, and more! The PowerSave Campus Program builds effective partnerships among students, staff, administrators, and faculty from 16 California State and University of California campuses around the common goal of empowering students to be energy efficiency leaders. CalPoly Pomona .(via Green LAVA). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24503 February 10, Los Angeles -- SAE 2015 Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Technologies Symposium addresses critical information on both the technical developments in electronic vehicle technologies as well as the business decisions around technology development and implementation. Additionally, it allows for attendees to meet with those industry experts and technology specialists from the entire supply chain of EV, HEV and EREV to engage in dialogue about the topics of greatest interest. Millennium Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles. (via Green LAVA). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24504 February 10, San Diego -- The annual Wind Power Finance & Investment Summit continues to the best event for the wind power industry. Once again, the entire spectrum of the wind industry, at the highest levels — developers, tax equity investors, lenders, private equity funds and other investors, turbine suppliers, PPA offtakers, customer and more—will gather to network and exchange valuable insights on financing and business opportunities; an effort that would require months of flying around the country. Rancho Bernardo Inn, San Diego. (via Green Lava). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24507 February 10, Los Angeles -- 2015 Digital Entertainment World (DEW) to Feature Keynotes from Sony Pictures, Maker Studios and VICE.DMW announced 3 Keynotes for the 2015 Digital Entertainment World (DEW):Steve Mosko, President of Sony Pictures Television, Ynon Kreiz, President of Maker Studios, Eddy Moretti, Chief Creative Officer of VICE Media Worldwide. DEW 2015 will feature 100 sessions with senior executives from leading companies and brands in entertainment, media and technology. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24426 February 11, Newport Beach -- Hiring from Competitors. OC Tech Alliance. The best employees often come from your direct competitors, but recruiting them can raise a host of legal issues for all parties — the previous employer, the new employer, and the employee being recruited. This timely workshop will discuss the best practices for all concerned.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24478 February 11, Thousand Oaks -- The Clean Technology Council hosts Dennis Washburn, President of the Santa Monica Mountains Fund to discuss Wildlife Conservation Technology. The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation is the world’s most successful. No other continent retains as close to a complete complement of native wildlife species. While other countries struggle to conserve the little they have left, we enjoy great abundance and diversity of native wildlife. Total Wine Conference Center, Thousand Oaks, 5:30 – 7:30 PM. (via Green Lava). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24510 February 11, San Diego -- The annual Wind Power Finance & Investment Summit continues to the best event for the wind power industry. Once again, the entire spectrum of the wind industry, at the highest levels — developers, tax equity investors, lenders, private equity funds and other investors, turbine suppliers, PPA offtakers, customer and more—will gather to network and exchange valuable insights on financing and business opportunities; an effort that would require months of flying around the country. Rancho Bernardo Inn, San Diego. (via Green Lava). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24508 February 11, Los Angeles -- SAE 2015 Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Technologies Symposium addresses critical information on both the technical developments in electronic vehicle technologies as well as the business decisions around technology development and implementation. Additionally, it allows for attendees to meet with those industry experts and technology specialists from the entire supply chain of EV, HEV and EREV to engage in dialogue about the topics of greatest interest. Millennium Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles. (via Green LAVA). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24505 February 11, Los Angeles -- 2015 Digital Entertainment World (DEW) to Feature Keynotes from Sony Pictures, Maker Studios and VICE.DMW announced 3 Keynotes for the 2015 Digital Entertainment World(DEW):Steve Mosko, President of Sony Pictures Television, Ynon Kreiz, President of Maker Studios, Eddy Moretti, Chief Creative Officer of VICE Media Worldwide. DEW 2015 will feature 100 sessions with senior executives from leading companies and brands in entertainment, media and technology. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24432 February 12, San Diego -- CONNECT FrameWorks Workshop: Introduction to Venture Capital. Raising money is no easy task — but it can be done if you focus on the right priorities and avoid common deal-killers. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24481 February 12, Irvine -- How to Fund Your Lifescience Startup. OCTANe. Fund-raising and partnering for small to medium sized life sciences companies are more challenging in today’s capital sourcing environment. These challenges include a smaller number of venture funds, investors favoring later-stage opportunities and a greater focus on revenue-generating assets. Yet despite these challenges, many early stage and new life science companies are getting funded and completing accelerated financing. Of course, the successful companies start with an attractive product concept or technology that clearly addresses an unmet need. Importantly, however, they also develop a compelling plan and implement the necessary company structuring in advance of the partnering process. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24491 February 12, San Diego -- The annual Wind Power Finance & Investment Summit continues to the best event for the wind power industry. Once again, the entire spectrum of the wind industry, at the highest levels — developers, tax equity investors, lenders, private equity funds and other investors, turbine suppliers, PPA offtakers, customer and more—will gather to network and exchange valuable insights on financing and business opportunities; an effort that would require months of flying around the country. Rancho Bernardo Inn, San Diego. (via Green Lava). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24509 February 12, Newport Beach -- The Sustain Summit showcases corporate sustainable innovation strategies and best practices across multiple industries for peer-to-peer learning which reveals the massive opportunities offered by solving our collective global challenges. This event will bring together top innovators, corporations, government agencies, investors and thought leaders, in a program unlike any other – where sustainability strategies meet innovation opportunities. The Island Hotel, Newport Beach, 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM. (via Green Lava). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24511 February 12, Los Angeles -- SAE 2015 Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Technologies Symposium addresses critical information on both the technical developments in electronic vehicle technologies as well as the business decisions around technology development and implementation. Additionally, it allows for attendees to meet with those industry experts and technology specialists from the entire supply chain of EV, HEV and EREV to engage in dialogue about the topics of greatest interest. Millennium Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles. (via Green LAVA). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24506 February 12, Los Angeles -- 2015 Digital Entertainment World (DEW) to Feature Keynotes from Sony Pictures, Maker Studios and VICE.DMW announced 3 Keynotes for the 2015 Digital Entertainment World (DEW):Steve Mosko, President of Sony Pictures Television, Ynon Kreiz, President of Maker Studios, Eddy Moretti, Chief Creative Officer of VICE Media Worldwide. DEW 2015 will feature 100 sessions with senior executives from leading companies and brands in entertainment, media and technology. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24433 February 12, Los Angeles -- Cassandra Day Los Angeles 2015 - February 12th, 2015. Cassandra Days are full day conferences designed to bring together beginner and expert Apache Cassandra users in an environment that fosters: beginner-level training, advanced use cases/tutorials, executive sessions, networking and more. Join us at this upcoming Cassandra day to: — Learn about how to get started with Cassandra, model your data, optimize your cluster, advanced technical tutorials and company use cases.— Hear from local Cassandra users and DataStax engineers, with sessions for both beginners and experts. — Discover new features available in the latest release of Apache Cassandra. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24470 February 16, San Diego -- The 18th Annual Energy, Utility & Environmental Conference is the largest-running networking and professional event of its kind. The EUEC conference features a plenary program, followed by a technical program with concurrent tracks with 500 speakers, and EUEC exhibit companies provide the latest innovations and technologies that can benefit the energy and utility industry. The inaugural Clean Car Expo will share the floor with the EUEC. San Diego Convention Center. (via Green Lava). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24512 February 17, San Diego -- The 18th Annual Energy, Utility & Environmental Conference is the largest-running networking and professional event of its kind. The EUEC conference features a plenary program, followed by a technical program with concurrent tracks with 500 speakers, and EUEC exhibit companies provide the latest innovations and technologies that can benefit the energy and utility industry. The inaugural Clean Car Expo will share the floor with the EUEC. San Diego Convention Center. (via Green Lava). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24513 February 17, Orange -- Food Science and Technology – Innovating What You Eat. OCTANe. Innovations in food science, production and distribution have made California the primary source of the world’s food chain. This program is designed to bring together innovators so that new ideas can be discussed, best practices leveraged, and new innovations catalyzed. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24489 February 18, San Diego -- The 18th Annual Energy, Utility & Environmental Conference is the largest-running networking and professional event of its kind. The EUEC conference features a plenary program, followed by a technical program with concurrent tracks with 500 speakers, and EUEC exhibit companies provide the latest innovations and technologies that can benefit the energy and utility industry. The inaugural Clean Car Expo will share the floor with the EUEC. San Diego Convention Center. (via Green Lava). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24514 February 20, San Diego -- Capital and Growth in High Tech SMBs organized on Tuesday, 20 January 2015 at 7:30am at San Diego State University - Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center Ballroom. For further details see http://app.greenrope.com/c1.pl?ed84c436f1b5fcc093082c0db69d0fe94c13b38762d864d1. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24436 February 22, Ventura -- Gordon Research presents Nanomaterials for Applications in Energy Technology. Developing sources of sustainable energy is a crucial challenge for the 21st century. Nanotechnology may contribute paradigm-changing approaches to energy technology, because many energy conversion and storage processes occur at interfaces and surfaces, which are abundant in nanomaterials. Ventura Beach Marriott. (via Green Lava). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24515 February 23, Ventura -- Gordon Research presents Nanomaterials for Applications in Energy Technology. Developing sources of sustainable energy is a crucial challenge for the 21st century. Nanotechnology may contribute paradigm-changing approaches to energy technology, because many energy conversion and storage processes occur at interfaces and surfaces, which are abundant in nanomaterials. Ventura Beach Marriott. (via Green Lava). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24516 February 24, Ventura -- Gordon Research presents Nanomaterials for Applications in Energy Technology. Developing sources of sustainable energy is a crucial challenge for the 21st century. Nanotechnology may contribute paradigm-changing approaches to energy technology, because many energy conversion and storage processes occur at interfaces and surfaces, which are abundant in nanomaterials. Ventura Beach Marriott. (via Green Lava). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24517 February 25, Ventura -- Gordon Research presents Nanomaterials for Applications in Energy Technology. Developing sources of sustainable energy is a crucial challenge for the 21st century. Nanotechnology may contribute paradigm-changing approaches to energy technology, because many energy conversion and storage processes occur at interfaces and surfaces, which are abundant in nanomaterials. Ventura Beach Marriott. (via Green Lava). 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