Bixel Exchange, the Center for Innovation & Technology at the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, Deloitte, and Loyola Marymount University present the inaugural T3: The State of Tech Talent Today. T3 is a half-day conference on the state and future of the region's tech talent.
Talent drives technology. The engine of L.A.’s ever-expanding tech ecosystem is our people. The inaugural event will explore the Region's tech labor market data and talent pipeline needs, showcase its innovative diverse thinkers, and connect the dots between talent and opportunity. See how L.A. is paving the way for the next generation workforce and take a deep dive into our regional talent pool with LinkedIn and Deloitte.
2 PM REGISTRATION
2:30 PM PROGRAM OPEN
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Maria S. Salinas, President & CEO - LA Area Chamber of Commerce
Thomas Poon, Ph.D., Executive Vice President and Provost - Loyola Marymount University
Industry Keynote
Mark Suster, Managing Partner - Upfront Ventures
Fireside Chat
Ft. Allen Blue, Co-Founder - LinkedIn & Speaker Anthony Rendon - CA State Assembly
Presentation: Bridging the Los Angeles Talent Gap
Trent Brown, Partner - Deloitte
Panel: A Coalition for the Future
How do we build a coalition that provides a pathway
for L.A.’s diverse talent to connect with tech job opportunities.
Moderator
Michelle Kerrick, Managing Partner - Deloitte
Panelists
Bill Scroggins, President & CEO - Mt. San Antonio College
Sydney Kamlager-Dove - California State Assembly, District 54
Jarvis Sam, Director, Diversity Sourcing & Programs - Nike
Sean Arian, President & Co-Founder - Bixel Exchange
Panel: Untapped Talent Today
Exploring the diverse face of L.A.’s untapped tech talent today.
A conversation with students and partnered tech employers.
A look inside successful case studies and pilots.
Moderator
Beatriz Acevedo, President, Fundación Acevedo & Founding Partner, Mitú
Panelists
Lindsey Heisser, Director Tech Talent Pipeline - Bixel Exchange
Camille Spalding, Community Relations Specialist - Snap Inc.
Student Panelists
Closing
5:30 PM RECEPTION & STUDENT SHOWCASE
The global economy moves quickly, and we need to make sure that young Angelenos have the skills and networks they need to land good jobs. I’m grateful to the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce’s Bixel Exchange for their partnership, and to all of the companies helping to build the next generation of leaders.