TechOut LA conference unites techies, entrepreneurs, educators during LA Innovation Week 2014

Top Quote TechOut LA is a conference for startups, entrepreneurs, educators and tech founders. It is in Los Angeles at Mack Sennett Studios on Oct. 9, 2014. Tickets are available now at techoutla.com or EventBrite. End Quote
  • Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA (1888PressRelease) September 08, 2014 - Where will Los Angeles' most innovative minds be on October 9, 2014? At TechOut LA, a one-day interactive conference that brings together entrepreneurs, tech founders and educators behind one goal: fostering entrepreneurism and tech in our community and our classrooms.

    Produced by Pro Speaker Content in partnership with Mack Sennett Studios and We Are The Future, TechOut LA features high-impact keynotes and panels, interactive tech, collaborative breakout sessions, giveaways and an exclusive networking opportunity with 500 of the city's foremost innovators. Part of LA Innovation Week, TechOut LA kicks off at 9 a.m. Oct. 9 at Mack Sennett Studios, 1215 Bates Ave. Conference highlights include:

    - Dozens of speakers including Enrique Legaspi (LAUSD educator and tech education expert), Brian Foley (CEO, buddytruk), Russell Dalgleish (UK-based entrepreneur and investor), and Dawa Tarchin Phillips (meditation in schools researcher, University of California Santa Barbara).
    - Interactive Makers Room featuring 3D printers, robotics, STEM/STEAM games and more Giveaways, contests and a popup community workspace for networking.

    Why STEM/STEAM/entrepreneur education? Why LA?
    - 80% of students who study STEM (science, technology, engineering or math) in college make the decision to do so while in middle school or high school. Entrepreneurism education has been shown to increase student leadership skills, occupational aspirations and interest in college/training.
    - Los Angeles is ranked as the world's 3rd largest startup ecosystem.
    - The EdTech industry is booming (it drew $1.25B in investment funds in 2013) and continues to connect educators and tech entrepreneurs in new ways.

    Our producers
    Pro Speaker Content is an LA-based creative agency that helps thought leaders, tech founders and other visionaries share their expertise through high-impact content and events. We Are The Future is a UK-based not-for-profit that connects and inspires young entrepreneurs around the world throughinsping conferences and workshops. Mack Sennett Studios is a Los Angeles landmark that has played host to countless productions for film, television, advertising, music, fashion and art industries, and events.

    Attendees can purchase tickets on Eventbrite or through TechOut LA's website, techoutla.com. For more information on TechOut LA, our sponsors and/or partners, please contact Emily Hubbell at emily ( @ ) prospeakercontent dot com.

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