Technology Events Calendar

A weekly listing of local events compiled by the SoCal Tech Calendar (www.socaltechcalendar.com).

Wednesday

VIC Presents

“U.S. Latino Internet Space: Strategies for Success.” Virtual International Community, in association with LAredClub, Latino new media professional association, will host an event to educate industry professionals about the opportunities in the emerging U.S. Latino digital-media arena. The panel is composed of professionals from the new media, entertainment and traditional industries who have taken the leap into the emerging Latino interactive world.

* Location: Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles

* Time: 6:30-9 p.m.

* Cost: Free to VIC members; $10 LAredClub members; $20 nonmembers

* For more information:

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: www.thevic.org

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L.A. Software Process Improvement Network

“Cyber Attacks!” Don Reifer of Reifer Consultants Inc. will speak on “Surviving an Information Warfare Attack,” and Peter Coffee, EWeek editor, will speak on “How Easy Is It to Crack a Secure E-Business Site?” They will describe the attacks, show how to recognize them and discuss preventative actions.

* Location: Information Sciences Institute, 11th Floor Conference Room, 4676 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey

* Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.

* Cost: Free

* For more information:

E-mail: [email protected]

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WITI Holiday Event

Women in Technology International will present speaker Dr. Tessa Warschaw, live music, networking and hors d’oeuvres, followed by a three-course dinner. Advance registration and payment required.

* Location: Friar’s Club, 9900 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills

* Time: 6-9:30 p.m.

* Cost: $25 WITI members; $40 nonmembers

* For more information:

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: www.witi.org

Thursday

Internet Breakfast Forum

Michael Rice, CEO of TargetMarket Interactive, will speak on online marketing success in the “new economy.”

* Location: Beverly Hilton Hotel, Versailles Room, 9876 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills

* Time: 7:30-8:30 a.m., breakfast and networking; 8:30-9:30 a.m., presentation

* Cost: Free

* For more information:

E-mail: [email protected]

Web:www.breakfastforums.com

Friday

Digital Motion Open House

UCLA Extension’s division of computer graphics and graphic design open house will feature presentations by instructors, information on courses in Flash, Director, Dreamweaver, After Effects, Commotion, Lightwave and more. Enter drawing for a free class.

* Location: Dodd Hall, Room 147, UCLA Campus, Westwood

* Time: 7 p.m.

* Cost: Free

* For more information:

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: www.uclaextension.org

Dec. 11

Web Rush III

“Web Rush III: Content and Lifestyle in the Wireless Era” will examine the latest trends in the new global wireless society. Speakers will discuss topics related to mobile environments, content, design, technology, security and privacy.

* Location: Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles

* Time: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

* Cost: $50, including breakfast and lunch

* For more information:

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: www.webrush.net

Dec. 12

Los Angeles Venture Assn.

“Myths of Venture Capital” with William M. Reichert, president of Garage.com, a leading venture-financing firm for high-tech start-ups.

* Location: Riviera Country Club, 1250 Capri Drive, Pacific Palisades

* Time: 7-9:15 a.m.

* Cost: $35 for members; $50 for non-members

* For more information: E-mail: [email protected]

Web: www.lava.org

Dec. 13

TechNet Ed Series

“The Right Team: Building Your Management Force.” Larta University invites entrepreneurs to attend its third seminar in the TechNet Ed Series. Industry professionals will discuss techniques to attract quality talent.

* Location: DoubleTree Guest Suites, 1707 4th St., Santa Monica

* Time: 8 a.m.-noon

* Cost: $125

* For more information:

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: www.larta.org

Dec. 14

Digital Coast Holiday

The second annual Digital Coast holiday reception and special Imax screenings, sponsored by many local Internet and new-media organizations in greater Los Angeles.

* Location: California Science Center, Exposition Park, 700 State Drive, Los Angeles

* Time: 6:30-10:30 p.m.; Imax screenings at 7 and 9 p.m.

* For more information:

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: www.digitalcoast.org