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THANK YOU TO ALL WHO JOINED US AT OUR INAUGURAL T3: STATE OF TECH TALENT TODAY!

 

#T3TechTalentToday 

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ABOUT

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.

A Partnership Between

AGENDA

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 

 

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5:30 PM RECEPTION & STUDENT SHOWCASE 

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INDUSTRY SPEAKERS & PANELISTS


MARIA S. SALINAS

PRESIDENT & CEO,

 Los angeles area chamber of commerce

allen blue

Founder & vP Product management,

Linkedin

Beatriz acevedo

President, FUNDACIÓN ACEVEDO &

FOUNDING PARTNER, mitú

mark suster

general partner,

upfront ventures

Speaker ANTHONY RENDON

63rd Assembly District, California State Assembly

Camille spalding

community relations specialist, Snap inc.

lindsey heisser

director, L.A. tech talent pipeline 

bixel exchange Center for innovation & Tech

Jarvis sam

Director,

Diversity Sourcing & Programs, Nike

Michelle kerrick

Los Angeles managing partner, Deloitte

Thomas poon, Ph.d

Executive Vice President & Provost, Loyola Marymount University

Assemblywoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove 

CALIFORNIA STATE ASSEMBLY, DISTRICT 54

Dr. William (Bill) Scroggins

PRESIDENT & CEO, MT. SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE

sean arian

co-founder & president,

Bixel exchange Center for innovation & tech

Trent brown

Partner, deloitte

STUDENT SPEAKERS & PANELISTS

 

dandy reyes

Snap Inc. 

L.A. City college

emily chacon

diy girls

L.a. Pierce college

julio quijada

mitú

west l.a. college

nicole talisay

boingo wireless

pasadena city college

tony remigio

Snap Inc.

L.A. City college

Sarah nayerian

city of l.a. - Ita

Santa monica college

Kaitlin Jetviroj

city of l.a. - ita 

santa monica college

tyroo west

headspace

l.a. pierce college

chuy (jesus) mendez

snap inc.

l.a. mission college 

sami sanchez

snap inc.

l.a. trade-tech, usc

eviana vergara

snap inc.

cal poly pomona 

antonio renoj

snap inc.

l.a. city college

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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.

Los Angeles Mayor eric Garcetti

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