Monday, October 12 ·
International Founders: Biotech/Deep Tech Pitch Clinic
Hosted by Jennifer Pawlitschek Consulting · Virtual (LA)
Neuro-Hacking the Complex Narrative VCs fund fewer than 1 in 100 founders who pitch them.
Open
LA Tech Week 2026 · Oct 12–18
Climate tech events at LA Tech Week
15 climate tech events at LA Tech Week 2026, Oct 12–18.
LA Tech Week 2026 (Oct 12–18) has 15 climate tech events (13 open for registration, 2 with a waitlist). Highlights include International Founders: Biotech/Deep Tech Pitch Clinic (hosted by Jennifer Pawlitschek Consulting), Scaling Innovation in Critical Industries: An ACA × KPMG Founder Dinner (hosted by Arizona Commerce Authority), Climate Tech Unsolved: Powering the AI Boom Cleanly (hosted by Society of Clean Energy and Technology at UCLA).
Listings updated from Tech Week Oct 8, 6:40 PM PDT.
Climate tech events
15 events
Monday, October 12 ·
Scaling Innovation in Critical Industries: An ACA × KPMG Founder Dinner
Hosted by Arizona Commerce Authority, KPMG · Santa Monica
Join the Arizona Commerce Authority and KPMG for an exclusive dinner during LA Tech Week!
OpenMonday, October 12 ·
Climate Tech Unsolved: Powering the AI Boom Cleanly
Hosted by Society of Clean Energy and Technology at UCLA · Westwood
AI is transforming technology. But who is going to power it, and how do we do it cleanly?
OpenTuesday, October 13 ·
SOUTH LA FOUNDER HOUSE
Hosted by ChargerHelp! · South LA
This event is a part of #LATechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem.
OpenTuesday, October 13 ·
Why Bidirectional EVs Will Dominate Our Energy Future
Hosted by Relay Industries · Santa Monica
There's more energy sitting in California's EVs than in every grid battery in the state combined it's just not plugged in yet.
OpenTuesday, October 13 ·
$@!L $tr8 n2 the $toRm: Q&A with Terrence Sims
Hosted by Customer Story Studio · Santa Monica
Customer Story Studio presents an intimate evening with artist and creative producer Terrence Sims on Tuesday, October 13, from 6:00–7:00 p.m. at Rapp Saloon in Santa Monica.
OpenTuesday, October 13 ·
The Impact of AI: Exploring a Sustainable Path Forward
Hosted by Women in Cleantech & Sustainability · Santa Monica
With almost daily headlines of AI’s growing energy and resource demands amid record-breaking heat and drought, can the AI boom be part of the solution to the climate crisis…
OpenWednesday, October 14 ·
The New Map of Global Investment
Hosted by Arizona Commerce Authority, KPMG · El Segundo
Join Arizona Commerce Authority and KPMG during LA Tech Week for an exclusive evening of networking, insights, and connection with founders, investors, and corporate leaders…
OpenWednesday, October 14 ·
Climate Commons: The Water-Energy Nexus & Startup Showcase
Hosted by Innovate Pasadena, Climate Commons · Pasadena
Water & Energy | LA Tech Week Join Pasadena Climate Commons and the Resnick Sustainability Institute at Caltech for an evening exploring the intersection of water and energy…
WaitlistThursday, October 15 ·
Space: The Next Frontier of Technology
Hosted by USC Information Sciences Institute, University of Southern California (USC) · Marina del Rey
What’s Next for Space? 🚀 The future of space is being built now—and it’s about far more than rockets.
WaitlistThursday, October 15 ·
Future Forward Impact Summit
Hosted by Wonder Women Tech · Playa Vista
What does it mean to build the future forward? As artificial intelligence accelerates, industries transform, new economies emerge, and the relationship between people and…
OpenThursday, October 15 ·
Lets get the LA Bioeconomy brewing
Hosted by Founders, Friends and Fermentation · Santa Monica
Los Angeles is brewing a new kind of future, one where biology is the engine of innovation.
OpenThursday, October 15 ·
Media Arts Hubs in College Towns: The Future of Innovation Ecosystems
Hosted by Modul8 Homes, Reiss Rollins Group · Santa Monica
STVDIO SPACE and Reiss Rollins Group are excited to host this event at LA Tech Week, exploring how STVDIO SPACE and other startups are building media arts hubs and innovation…
OpenThursday, October 15 ·
Tech for Good Salon
Hosted by The Sameritan Project · Culver City
Technology can only solve the problems we understand. Join The Sameritan Project for an intimate dinner and conversation exploring the real-world challenges behind some of the…
OpenSunday, October 18 ·
Women in Cleantech & Sustainability Hike and Network
Hosted by Women in Cleantech & Sustainability · Culver City
Join us for the LA Tech Week Hike & Network at the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook!
Open
Frequently asked questions
- What are the best climate tech events at LA Tech Week?
- There are 15 climate tech events at LA Tech Week 2026. Highlights include International Founders: Biotech/Deep Tech Pitch Clinic (hosted by Jennifer Pawlitschek Consulting), Scaling Innovation in Critical Industries: An ACA × KPMG Founder Dinner (hosted by Arizona Commerce Authority), Climate Tech Unsolved: Powering the AI Boom Cleanly (hosted by Society of Clean Energy and Technology at UCLA). Featured events are marked with a star in the list.
- When is LA Tech Week 2026?
- LA Tech Week 2026 runs from Monday, October 12 to Sunday, October 18, 2026, with events across Los Angeles. The busiest day is Tuesday, October 13, with 203 events.
- How many events are there at LA Tech Week?
- This guide lists 817 LA Tech Week events, including breakfasts, panels, dinners, happy hours, hackathons and demo days, hosted by startups, investors and tech companies.
- How do I register for LA Tech Week events?
- Each event is registered with its host. Sign up once on TikTechno (name and email) to unlock registration links for every event in this guide; each link takes you to the event's official page, where you RSVP or apply.
- Where do LA Tech Week events take place?
- Events are spread across Los Angeles. The neighborhoods with the most events are Santa Monica, Venice, Downtown (LA), Culver City, Beverly Hills.
- Is this the official Tech Week website?
- No. This is an independent guide made by TikTechno, an event planning and design studio. Tech Week is presented by a16z, and official event pages and RSVPs are on tech-week.com.
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