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Shimokaji IP (http://www.shimokaji.com) Bettering Life Through Creative Ideas ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --SpaceX Scrubs Latest Launch, Tries Again Today --TrueCar Launches #DogsInCars Hashtag Charity Campaign --WorldViz Gets Funding From Intel --ZipRecruiter Launches TV Ad Campaign --Pulse Electronics Goes To Oaktree --CBRE Buys Environmental Systems Inc. --Dubb Launches Marketplace For Creatives, Finds Funding --Upfront's DataSift Hit By Twitter Shift MARKETPLACE --SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Technology Innovators --Deloitte --La Visual - A Branding, Product Strategy & Rapid Prototyping Accelerator --Fetch Recruiting, Inc. --TechCXO - Los Angeles RECENT JOB POSTINGS --Senior Analyst, Santa Monica, RampRate HyperSourcing --Software Development Engineer, Santa Monica, Vision Technology Solutions, LLC --Director, Network and IT Operations, marina del rey, TeleSign --Senior DevOps Engineer, Marina del Rey, TeleSign --Solution Architect , Santa Monica, MD Insider --Business Development Associate: Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing, Los Angeles, British Consulate-General, Los Angeles RECENT FUNDING EVENTS ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- KeyInfo, Wilcon:Fiber Ring Connectivity For LA and Ventura County Key Information Systems, Inc. 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For more information about the KeyInfo fiber ring, please visit our website at: http://keyinfo.com/solutions-we-build/Connectivity/fiber/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- SpaceX Scrubs Latest Launch, Tries Again Today ---- Hawthorne-based SpaceX scrubbed its first launch attempt in its latest mission to the International Space Station on Monday due to weather, saying that the next launch opportunity for the Dragon is today at 1:10 p. (More...) http://www.socaltech.com/spacex_scrubs_latest_launch_tries_again_today/s-0059785.html TrueCar Launches #DogsInCars Hashtag Charity Campaign ---- Santa Monica-based TrueCar is launched a new, social promotion Monday, where the company will donate $1 for every time someone uses its hashtag #DogsInCars--part of an advertising push by the company. According to TrueCar, it will donate $1 for every time the #DogsInCars hashtag is used in an Instagram photo, up to $50,000, to the Best Friends Animal Society. The charity effort is part of TrueCar's currently running TV ad spots, all of which revolve around dogs in cars. WorldViz Gets Funding From Intel ---- Santa Barbara-based WorldViz, a developer of virtual reality software, said this morning that it has raised a Series A funding round from Intel. Financial details of the funding were not announced. According to the company, it is developing virtual reality applications aimed at the enterprise market. WorldViz is led by Andy Beall, and was founded in 2002. WorldViz offers up a number of tools and services for creating virtual reality applications, which it says are used by more than 1,500 Fortune 500 companies, academic institutions, and government agencies, particularly in the area of architectural visualization. http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=62656 ZipRecruiter Launches TV Ad Campaign ---- Santa Monica-based hiring software developer ZipRecruiter, which is led by Ian Siegel, is embarking on a big television advertising campaign, the company said Monday. ZipRecruiter said it would be running a mix of 60-second, 30-second, and 15-second spots nationally on cable and online. ZipRecruiter did not say how much it is investing in the television advertising campaign. The company did say that the ads were developed by the company by Santa Monica-based agency Tiny Rebellion. Pulse Electronics Goes To Oaktree ---- San Diego-based Pulse Electronics, which develops electronic components in the wireless communication, power management, military and aerospace, and other industries, has been acquired by private equity investor Oaktree Capital Management. The two companies said that the deal was worth $17.0M, and gives Oaktree 100% ownership of Pulse Electronics. As a part of the deal, Pulse will be delisted from the public markets. Pulse was advised by Dentons US LLP, and Oaktree was advised by Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton and Garrison LLP. Pulse's Special Committee was advised by Latham & Watkins LLP and Houlihan Lokey Capital. The deal had originally been announced on March 2nd. CBRE Buys Environmental Systems Inc. ---- Los Angeles-based commercial real estate services and investor CBRE said this morning that it has acquired Environmental Systems, Inc. (ESI), a system integrator and provider of energy management services. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. CBRE said that ESI provides managed services to help commercial property owners to remotely monitor and analyze energy usage in their buildings. ESI apparently manages over 180 million square feet of facilities at over 2,800 sites throughout the US. ESI was based in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Dubb Launches Marketplace For Creatives, Finds Funding ---- Are you a photographer, interior designer, event planner, or other creative freelancer? Los Angeles-based Dubb, a new, angel-backed startup, has launched a new, mobile marketplace to help you find customers. According to Dubb, its new, mobile marketplace is aimed at both professional and semi-professionals, and helps (More...) http://www.socaltech.com/dubb_launches_marketplac/s-0059771.html http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showdeal&id=63696 Upfront's DataSift Hit By Twitter Shift ---- DataSift, the social data API and analytics firm which is heavily backed by LA's Upfront Ventures, has been hit by a major change by Twitter, which is totally cutting off access to its data via DataSift. (More...) http://www.socaltech.com/upfront_s_datasift_hit_by_twitter_shift/s-0059770.html --------------------------------------------------------------------------- MARKETPLACE Reach 10000+ readers for 5 days for $250 Post your marketplace ad at: http://www.socaltech.com/postad.html ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Technology Innovators IP Litigation . IP Transactions . 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To learn more about Deloitte's capabilities, please visit Deloitte.com or contact Kris Kaufmann, Partner at [email protected]. ------------------------------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. Contact: Braven Greenelsh CEO [email protected] [email protected] Direct: 323-924-8847 | Studio: 818-824-6430 | Fax: 888-763-7412 Website: Lavisual.com Linkedin Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/braven ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- Fetch Recruiting, Inc. Fetch Recruiting, Inc. 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For TechCXO Los Angeles, please contact: Tim Noonan Managing Partner, LA Region TechCXO (805)290-3720 [email protected] ------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ RECENT JOB POSTINGS More jobs at http://www.socaltech.com/Jobs Members post jobs for free Senior Analyst, Santa Monica, RampRate HyperSourcing http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5621 Software Development Engineer, Santa Monica, Vision Technology Solutions, LLC http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5620 Director, Network and IT Operations, marina del rey, TeleSign http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5619 Senior DevOps Engineer, Marina del Rey, TeleSign http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5618 Solution Architect , Santa Monica, MD Insider http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5614 Business Development Associate: Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing, Los Angeles, British Consulate-General, Los Angeles http://www.socaltech.com/showjob.php?id=5612 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ RECENT FUNDING SUMMARY 04/13/15 Dubb $0.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=63696 04/13/15 Ichor Medical Systems $85.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=63695 04/09/15 Conversion Logic, Inc.FKA Data Cloud $4.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=63599 04/07/15 Kyriba $21.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=63591 04/06/15 Mojix $14.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=63573 04/01/15 aTyr Pharma $76.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=63461 03/31/15 Asset Avenue $11.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=63458 03/26/15 Chownow $10.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=63360 03/26/15 Honk $12.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=63354 03/25/15 Harvest.ai $2.3M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=63321 03/20/15 b Spot $17.0M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=63141 03/17/15 Glooko $16.5M http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=62999 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Upcoming Events This Month http://www.socaltech.com/Calendar socaltech.com Calendar of Southern California High Tech Events Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html April 15, La Jolla -- PACE announces TWO Early Bird Specials for its vendor-neutral Data Mining Boot Camps. Every class is taught by SDSC’s data scientists with more than a decade of experience in delivering practical, hands-on training in an intimate classroom setting limited to 25 participants. Register for Series 1 using code "PACE200" and register for Series 2 using "PACE300." For more information see "https://www.etouches.com/ehome/117073";.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24600 April 16, San Diego -- Research Expo features research posters by more than 200 engineering graduate students from UC San Diego, lightning talks from faculty highlighting four new research centers at the Jacobs School of Engineering, and a networking reception with faculty, students, industry partners and alumni. For more information, see "http://www.jacobsschool.ucsd.edu/RE/";.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24568 April 16, -- Meet the author - members invited to bring potential new members Hosted by: Olivia Goodkin, Partner, Greenberg Glusker Event Producers: Randi Caplan, VP Marketing & Business Development, Farient Advisors Anne Plechner, CFO, ACI Media Group. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24558 April 16, Irvine -- AWT is pleased to join SCSIM and WITI to present Leadership Mentoring: Top SoCal Executives Share Their Secrets Advancing Women in Technology (AWT), The Southern California chapter of Society for Information Management (SCSIM), and Women in Technology International (WITI) have teamed to bring together a dozen CIOs and senior executives to be your mentors for the night! There will be three rounds of 20-minute mentoring, an unforgettable evening to take away key learnings. Our MC for the event will be Kathy Lomax, VP Information Technology Group, Capital Group Companies, Inc.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24615 April 16, Los Angeles -- Laszlo Bock Senior Vice President, People Operations, Google - Live Talks Business Forums. Work Rules!: Insights from Inside Google That Will Transform How You Live and Lead. Laszlo Bock leads Google’s people function, responsible for attracting, developing, retaining, and delighting “Googlers.” Bock’s earlier experience spans executive roles at the General Electric Company, management consulting at McKinsey & Company, start-ups, non-profits, and acting. During Bock’s tenure, Google has been named the Best Company to Work For more than 30 times around the world and received over 100 awards as an employer of choice. In 2010, he was named “Human Resources Executive of the Year” by Human Resources Executive magazine. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24553 April 16, La Jolla -- PACE announces TWO Early Bird Specials for its vendor-neutral Data Mining Boot Camps. Every class is taught by SDSC’s data scientists with more than a decade of experience in delivering practical, hands-on training in an intimate classroom setting limited to 25 participants. Register for Series 1 using code "PACE200" and register for Series 2 using "PACE300." For more information see "https://www.etouches.com/ehome/pacebc1.201504/262563/";.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24601 April 18, Irvine -- During Family Day attendees of all ages will experience & interact with the Beall Center’s media art exhibit “Play: In Three Acts”, and enjoy hands-on art, science and technology activities, presentations, workshops, and more. Play: In the three Acts highlights the work of three artists - Joe McKay, David Rokeby, and Nina Waisman. Each artist explores various modes of interaction within their work: Waisman and Rokeby incorporate sound and embodied interaction; McKay incorporates playful interaction around competition and cooperation.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24430 April 18, Pasadena -- Southern California Number Theory Day 2015 – Caltech – 9:00 AM via Green Lava. . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24621 April 18, Santa Barbara -- Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival. Now celebrating its 45th year, the community-organized festival is one of the longest-running and consistently held Earth Day celebrations in the country – and is believed to be one of the largest Earth Day festivals on the West Coast. The Community Environmental Council has hosted and organized the event since its beginning in 1970. Alameda Park, Santa Barbara via Green Lava.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24622 April 19, Santa Monica -- Intelliversity presents the Revenue Royalties Summit for Investors and Entrepreneurs. Revenue Participation Funding — also known as “Revenue Royalties” – is the idea of selling (or buying) a share of a company’s revenue, in contrast to traditional methods of finance such as selling (or buying) stock (equity) or borrowing (or lending) money in the normal way. The Summit intends to educate interested entrepreneurs and investors, as well as their advisors, and also provide unprecedented access to each other. Doubletree Hilton, Santa Monica via Green Lava.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24624 April 19, Santa Barbara -- Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival. Now celebrating its 45th year, the community-organized festival is one of the longest-running and consistently held Earth Day celebrations in the country – and is believed to be one of the largest Earth Day festivals on the West Coast. The Community Environmental Council has hosted and organized the event since its beginning in 1970. Alameda Park, Santa Barbara via Green Lava.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24623 April 20, Santa Monica -- Digital LA - Green High Tech: Seed to Incubator Join us for our first blunt event featuring a joint panel of experts on the growing medicinal marijuana startup industry. With legalization of medicinal marijuana, startups are growing in the cannabis space, in discovery, delivery, ratings, and distribution. Plus, a new cannabis incubator is starting up. . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24611 April 20, Santa Monica -- Intelliversity presents the Revenue Royalties Summit for Investors and Entrepreneurs. Revenue Participation Funding — also known as “Revenue Royalties” – is the idea of selling (or buying) a share of a company’s revenue, in contrast to traditional methods of finance such as selling (or buying) stock (equity) or borrowing (or lending) money in the normal way. The Summit intends to educate interested entrepreneurs and investors, as well as their advisors, and also provide unprecedented access to each other. Doubletree Hilton, Santa Monica via Green Lava.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24625 April 21, Riverside -- TriTech SBDC 6th Annual Funding Forum. Come pitch your deal to the Tech Coast Angels at TriTech's annual funding forum. 100 entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to pitch their deals to angel investors. Also, select companies will have the opportunity to sit one on one with the angels in the private speed dating program of the event. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24403 April 21, San Diego -- The Knowledge Foundation’s Next Generation Batteries conference convenes electrical/chemical engineers, materials scientists, battery manufacturers, energy storage system integrators, project developers, electrical utilities managers, independent power producers, electrical system regulators and policymakers, governmental agencies and the investor community to energize the dialogue about efficient energy capacity, storage and conversion. San Diego Marriott via Green Lava. . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24626 April 22, Thousand Oaks -- The Clean Technology Council presents “Can California’s Economy Survive a Mega Drought” with Dr. Anthony Hepton, Past VP, Quality Assurance at Dole Food Company. Dr. Hepton will review CA’s water use, conservation, diversion in agriculture, residential and business with new guidelines for saving water. Total Wine Tasting Room, Thousand Oaks, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM via Green Lava.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24629 April 22, Woodland Hills -- The Good, The Bad, and The Beautiful: A Brief History of Quality. SCQAA. Come join SCQAA-SF and Bill Bellows, Associate Fellow in the InThinking Network at Aeroject Rocketdyne as he discusses the topic of quality, its history, its implications and the importance of managing it. . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24640 April 22, San Diego -- The Knowledge Foundation’s Next Generation Batteries conference convenes electrical/chemical engineers, materials scientists, battery manufacturers, energy storage system integrators, project developers, electrical utilities managers, independent power producers, electrical system regulators and policymakers, governmental agencies and the investor community to energize the dialogue about efficient energy capacity, storage and conversion. San Diego Marriott via Green Lava.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24627 April 22, -- The Cleantech Institute will again present their EV Forum – a great networking opportunity for stakeholders and the general public to discuss the challenges and opportunities in electric vehicle industry, exploring options in solving the pollution problems caused by the mass deployment of fossil fuels with the internal combustion engines. The EV Forum 2015’s theme is to accelerate the deployment of electric vehicles, to highlight the latest development in electric drivetrain, advanced battery technology, the expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, laws and regulations and government incentives, education and workforce training. TBD via Green Lava.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24628 April 23, San Diego -- The V2 Pitch Competition is a campus-wide entrepreneurship competition where the venture and the entrepreneur, rather than the business plan, are vetted by potential investors. On V2’s big evening, USD students pitch to a panel of actual angel investors for an opportunity to win $50,000 for their projects in a "Shark Tank” meets academia setting. For more information see "http://www.eventbrite.com/e/usd-v2-pitch-competition-tickets-14904545898.";. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24604 April 24, Los Angeles -- The Los Angeles Business Council presents the 2015 Sustainability Summit – an overview of the long term sustainability goals and strategies affecting business in Los Angeles and throughout the region. Topics include CA Senate Climate Change Package, financing renewables, energy efficiency, smart grid, Cap and Trade and electric vehicles. Getty Center, West Los Angeles, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM via Green Lava.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24630 April 27, San Diego -- The Utility Solar Conference hosted by the Solar Electric Power Association provides an exclusive forum for utilities to share their experiences, exchange ideas, and talk through various strategies and business models in an intimate environment free of outside influences. USC brings together utilities interested in improving, expanding or developing a viable long-term solar strategy. Rancho Bernardo Inn, San Diego via Green Lava.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24631 April 28, Los Angeles -- Startup Grind Los Angeles Hosts Eva Ho (Susa Ventures). Eva Ho is a General Partner at Susa Ventures, an early stage technology fund investing in companies that leverage the power of data to create market-leading platforms, tools, and analytics with inherent network effects. Eva is a serial entrepreneur and founder, most recently a founding executive at Factual. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24538 April 28, Los Angeles -- Women in LAVA "PITCH PITCH AND AWAY" Working Sessions. LAVA. Every entrepreneur needs a polished pitch deck to present to investors and an elevator pitch that rolls off their tongues at networking events. We want to help get yours to perfection. This year we will be hosting a series of working sessions for women entrepreneurs to develop their pitch presentation, practice the pitch, and get invaluable feedback from mentors and colleagues. These sessions will lead to the chance to present to a panel of women-focused investors at our Investor Panel Event in December. Participation in at least one of these events will qualify you to apply for our pitch competition.https://generalassemb.ly/education/women-in-lava-pitch-pitch-and-away-working-sessions/los-angeles/11207. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24544 April 28, San Diego -- The Utility Solar Conference hosted by the Solar Electric Power Association provides an exclusive forum for utilities to share their experiences, exchange ideas, and talk through various strategies and business models in an intimate environment free of outside influences. USC brings together utilities interested in improving, expanding or developing a viable long-term solar strategy. Rancho Bernardo Inn, San Diego Via Green Lava.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24632 April 28, Los Angeles -- The Climate Action Reserve hosts the 13th annual Navigating the American Carbon World, the nation’s longest running and most anticipated conference for discussing climate policy and carbon markets. This event will focus on the current status and future growth of California’s historic cap-and-trade program, other established and emerging carbon markets, potential linkages between markets, activity stemming from U.S. EPA’s proposed Clean Power Plan, other national climate change policies and other innovative environmental initiatives. Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles via Green Lava.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24634 April 29, San Diego -- The Utility Solar Conference hosted by the Solar Electric Power Association provides an exclusive forum for utilities to share their experiences, exchange ideas, and talk through various strategies and business models in an intimate environment free of outside influences. USC brings together utilities interested in improving, expanding or developing a viable long-term solar strategy. Rancho Bernardo Inn, San Diego Via Green Lava.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24633 April 29, Los Angeles -- the Climate Action Reserve hosts the 13th annual Navigating the American Carbon World, the nation’s longest running and most anticipated conference for discussing climate policy and carbon markets. This event will focus on the current status and future growth of California’s historic cap-and-trade program, other established and emerging carbon markets, potential linkages between markets, activity stemming from U.S. EPA’s proposed Clean Power Plan, other national climate change policies and other innovative environmental initiatives. Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles via Green Lava. see http://www.nacw2015.org/program/. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24635 April 29, La Jolla -- PACE announces TWO Early Bird Specials for its vendor-neutral Data Mining Boot Camps. Every class is taught by SDSC’s data scientists with more than a decade of experience in delivering practical, hands-on training in an intimate classroom setting limited to 25 participants. Register for Series 1 using code "PACE200" and register for Series 2 using "PACE300." For more information see "https://www.etouches.com/ehome/117073";.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24602 April 30, Santa Monica -- Digital LA - Virtual Reality: Social VR + Vrideo Meetup After our huge Virtual Reality event at the Marina Del Rey Hotel, join us for our next VR panel on Social VR, at Santa Monica. We will discuss the growing area of social VR, including multiplayer VR, environments with multiple people interacting with the environemnt and each other. We will also discuss social media links to VR: in-VR experiences that have social media notifications or indicators to help make immersive VR also a social experience with friends. Our scheduled speakers Bruce Wooden, AltspaceVR, Developer and Community Relations. see http://www.eventbrite.com/e/digital-la-virtual-reality-social-vr-vrideo-meetup-tickets-16293664790 . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24612 April 30, Santa Monica -- Digital LA - BritWeek panel: Growing Your Startup in LA and UK Join us for our annual Digital LA panel as part of BritWeek! We'll discuss how to grow your startup in LA and UK with panelists including LA companies that expand business in UK and UK-origin companies that are in LA. Our scheduled speakers Aaron Kelly, Moviepilot, Director, Talent and Community; Rebecca McLauchlan, rhubarb studios, Co-Founder; Jessica "lonelygirl15" Rose, WeRehearse.com, Co-Founder; Marc Cohen, Consol Partners, Co-Founder EVP; David Schwartz, Oblong Industries, VP Sales; Rob Vickery, Stage Investment, CEO / Founder; Roger Carvalho, Snoovies, Founder/CEO. see http://www.eventbrite.com/e/digital-la-britweek-panel-growing-your-startup-in-la-and-uk-tickets-16293630688?aff=erellivorg . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24613 April 30, La Jolla -- PACE announces TWO Early Bird Specials for its vendor-neutral Data Mining Boot Camps. Every class is taught by SDSC’s data scientists with more than a decade of experience in delivering practical, hands-on training in an intimate classroom setting limited to 25 participants. Register for Series 1 using code "PACE200" and register for Series 2 using "PACE300." For more information see "https://www.etouches.com/ehome/117073";.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24603 April 30, Los Angeles -- the Climate Action Reserve hosts the 13th annual Navigating the American Carbon World, the nation’s longest running and most anticipated conference for discussing climate policy and carbon markets. This event will focus on the current status and future growth of California’s historic cap-and-trade program, other established and emerging carbon markets, potential linkages between markets, activity stemming from U.S. EPA’s proposed Clean Power Plan, other national climate change policies and other innovative environmental initiatives. Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles Via Green Lava.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24636 April 30, Los Angeles -- The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is proud to host the 8th annual Spring Green Expo. This unique one-day educational event has something for everyone. Whether you come for an hour, or stay for the day, you will have an opportunity to learn more about what steps you can take to live and work in a more environmentally friendly manner. Green Exhibits, ECO Innovators Showcase, Seminars and recognition of Water Awareness Month photo exhibit. MWD HQ, downtown Los Angeles, 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM Via Green Lava.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24637 April 30, Los Angeles -- The Association of Commuter Transportation hosts the 2015 ACT Regional Conference. This year’s Southern California Regional Conference will focus on ACTive Transportation and is sure to educate and inspire attendees with sessions on new technologies, car-free living, climate update, and much more. Queen Mary, Long Beach Via Green Lava.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24638 May 1, Los Angeles -- The Association of Commuter Transportation hosts the 2015 ACT Regional Conference. This year’s Southern California Regional Conference will focus on ACTive Transportation and is sure to educate and inspire attendees with sessions on new technologies, car-free living, climate update, and much more. Queen Mary, Long Beach Via Green Lava.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24639 May 4, San Diego -- SANS Security West 2015. SANS Security West 2015 will focus on Emerging Trends and will feature related evening talks and a star-studded, interactive panel discussion on the future of cyber security. At SANS Security West, you have the opportunity to take courses from the SANS top instructors, our real-world practitioners who are the best at ensuring you not only learn the material, but that you can apply it immediately when you return to the office. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/24418 May 5, Orange County -- OCTANe's 2015 Technology Investor Forum. Over 30 speakers will present at TIF 2015! 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