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American Freedom Alliance conference on WW3

***We tend to recognize war when it is kinetic—bombs, missiles, militaries. But the conflicts confronting America and the West are also being waged through ideological subversion, foreign influence, institutional capture, demographic pressure, information warfare, economic power, education and political warfare.*** ***Just because it doesn't look like war doesn't mean we're not in one.*** ***World War III: Status Update brings together leading experts to examine these different fronts: where we stand, how they intersect, and what America must do to prevail.*** The urgency of the midterm elections and the rapidly changing national-security landscape have prompted us to convene another all-day conference examining the status of World War III. In 2023 and 2024, AFA held six conferences under the banner World War III: The Early Years. Now we return to assess what has changed—and where the threats are growing. We will examine the major challenges confronting us both at home and abroad, including the Middle East and Islam; China and its influence within the United States; the Red-Green Axis and the ways in which these ideological movements work together; changing demographics; and the influence of foreign nations throughout American institutions. The conference will be held on October 18 in Los Angeles, from 10:00 AM–5:00 PM. Details are still being finalized, but confirmed speakers already include: Gordon Chang, Capt. James Fanell, Frank Gaffney, Mark Krikorian, Trevor Loudon, Peter McIlvenna, and Bradley Thayer—with many more to come. https://www.eventcreate.com/e/world-war-iii-status-update

BIMPulse Presents ... Skema AI (in Los Angeles)

A fan favorite is back on the schedule: Skema joins BIMPulse this October for a session on AI-assisted BIM workflows. Years of design decisions are sitting inside Revit models, details, and assemblies. Most of that knowledge never leaves the project it was built for. Skema's team will be showcasing how it can value to your workflows through proven design intelligence, accelerated through AI and computational power. Expect a technical, hands-on look at real workflows and project examples. **Learning Objectives** * Identify how Skema captures design assemblies from a firm’s past projects without contributing that data to a shared or centralized AI training model, and recognize how the Design Catalog approach differs from Revit group-based reuse methods. * Describe how Skema’s bidirectional Revit integration preserves parametric data, families, and metadata (not just geometry) while syncing design changes between the browser-based design environment and native Revit models, without the need for remodeling when moving from schematic to design development, * Explain how Skema’s model federation and analytic model extend design workflows across phases by spatially organizing and coordinating multiple source models (Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper, SketchUp, IFC) within a single project * Recognize how maintaining data fidelity throughout the design process reduces the coordination errors and rework typically introduced by AI-generated or translated geometry. * Recognize next steps for evaluating or piloting Skema, including ways to incorporate into existing workflows, how to assemble a project team, ideal typologies, and ways to define success.

DAVID BYRNE IN CONVERSATION

This event will definitely sell out asap. An Evening with David Byrne discussing his book: *Sleeping Beauties: why Good Ideas Go Dormant and How They Wake Up.* **When:** Tuesday October 13 **Time:** Starts at 8:00 PM - meet earlier to get good seats **Where:** Robert Frost Theater (Culver City High School) 4401 Elenda St Culver City CA [BUY TICKETS ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-david-byrne-tickets-1998616751505?aff=ebdssbdestsearch) **BE CAREFUL NOT TO BUY VIRTUAL TICKETS WHICH IS ON OCT 20.** ### **Elenda Street has permit parking with restricted hours. To avoid citations, free self-parking is available in one of the three designated parking lots:​** 1. ​Middle school parking lot, at the corner of Elenda and Farragut 2. Culver City High School Huron back parking lot off Braddock and Huron 3. Culver City Student parking lot, off of Harter

Pasadena Tech Happy Hour

**Join us on the 3rd Thursday of every month for an evening of networking and community building in the heart of Pasadena.** We're fostering a vibrant tech ecosystem that's accessible to everyone, regardless of background or experience. **Here's what you can expect:** * **Connect with fellow tech professionals:** Meet entrepreneurs, investors, designers, developers, and more. * **Showcase your talent:** Whether you're seeking funding, looking for collaborators, or simply want to connect with like-minded individuals, this is the place to be. * **Access valuable resources:** Discover opportunities, learn about local events, and find support for your tech endeavors. **Part of a Larger Community** The Pasadena Tech Happy Hour is part of Innovate Pasadena, a thriving Los Angeles tech community dedicated to learning, networking, and achieving shared goals. **What to Bring:** * **Business cards or a LinkedIn profile** (optional, but highly recommended!) **Come ready to connect, collaborate, and grow within Pasadena's dynamic tech scene.**

Financial Education & Career Opportunities

**Join us for a free educational workshop focused on practical financial strategies for individuals, families, and business** **owners who want to build a stronger financial future.** Most people work hard for their money, but were never really taught how money works, how to protect what they build, or how to create a long-term plan with confidence. This event is designed to make those conversations simpler, more practical, and easier to understand. We’ll cover topics such as: * How money works and why financial education matters * Practical strategies to build and preserve wealth over time * Ways to reduce unnecessary taxes and keep more of what you earn * How to protect your family and financial future from unexpected events * Retirement planning strategies for different life stages Whether you want to improve your personal finances, learn new wealth-building concepts, create a better plan for your future, or explore a new professional opportunity, this workshop is designed to give you useful information in a welcoming and educational environment. **Learn. Grow. Protect. Build.** This event is education-first and focused on giving people helpful, practical information they can actually use. Event language: English We also have consultants available for one-on-one conversations in Spanish or Russian.

🎲 Strategy Games Only: Board Game Social at Moncha Cafe

Mailbox Power Users: Are You Maximizing Your Account?

**Dive deep into your Mailbox Power account and unlock all the hidden perks you didn’t know you had!** ## **[ATTEND LIVE IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL ON ZOOM](https://mailboxmarketingworkshop.com)** **Join us in-person (limited seating) or live on Zoom.** **Date & Time: Saturday, October 03, 2026 at 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Pacific Time)** **You already have the tool, now let’s help you actually use it to grow your business.** **[Click HERE and join us for a FREE Mailbox Power Success Workshop](https://mailboxmarketingworkshop.com) designed to help you connect with customers, stay top of mind, and create more opportunities.** **Bring:** * **Your computer** * **Your questions** * **Your first 10 contacts** **We’ll start with those 10 contacts and walk through the system together. We’ll have educators available live and on Zoom to help answer your questions and guide you through the process.** **Whether you’re brand new or have had an account for years, this workshop is all about helping you get more value from the platform. Come learn, ask questions, and take action!** **Let’s turn your contacts into customers.** **[REGISTER HERE TO ATTEND](https://mailboxmarketingworkshop.com)!**

UX + AI Design: Breakfast + Talk on AI Workflows

Curious how designers are actually using AI today and learn how other people are using AI in design? Join the our AI Design LA meetup! Breakfast, coffee, and a room of designers, researchers, design engineers, and other interested folks figuring out AI-native ways of working, whether that means Cursor and Claude Code or just getting past ChatGPT for the first time. It's local LA area people comparing notes on what's actually working and what's still frustrating. We're just getting started so now is a great time to join the fun. **The flow** 9:30 — Breakfast, coffee, meet people 9:45 — Quick intro, why this group exists 10:30 — Break out into small groups of 3 to 4: show off either your prototype, design, and/or AI related project 11:00 — Feedback loop 11:15+ — Collaborate (or Cowork) on the spot with new friends or solo Study session for 1 hour Bring a laptop if you've got something to show. No pressure, we'd love to see it either way. IKEA Burbank — free parking, easy off the 5/101/134/170, light Saturday traffic. Exact meeting spot posted in the comments before Saturday. Do a quick questionnaire to help pick what we do next with the meetup: [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewcGaEotElPRFf4tkZ9__qigoD1GBR8F8nhaZm0X8HHHlicw/viewform](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewcGaEotElPRFf4tkZ9__qigoD1GBR8F8nhaZm0X8HHHlicw/viewform)

Releasing insights from data: quarrying vs. sculpting (+an AI Robotics Tour)

RSVP Information: [https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/7s7sdrw/lp/1d08e700-b83c-40ab-8b7f-9089bb2d206a](https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/7s7sdrw/lp/1d08e700-b83c-40ab-8b7f-9089bb2d206a) AIAA Los Angeles Section Town Hall Meeting 10/14 (A Hybrid Meeting with both In-person and online attendance) Wednesday\, October 14\, 2026 \(5:00 PM Check\-in\, Site Visit\, Networking \| 7 PM Presentation\) (In-person attendees will have the chance to enjoy a site visit as well at the Faraday Future Headquarters on AI/Robotics, and might also get better interactive and networking experiences in the event.) (Online attendees will enjoy the presentation as a webinar online at 7pm (in-person attendees will enjoy on-site in-person presentation and networking / interactions). The site-visit/tour is in-person only.) Oct 14 (Oct 14) Releasing insights from data: quarrying vs. sculpting (with Prof. Paul Ronney) Speaker: Prof. Paul D. Ronney Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089 Moderator: Dr. Jeff Puschell AIAA Region VI Deputy Director of Education, AIAA Fellow, SPIE Fellow, National Academy of Engineering, Northrop Grumman Corporation \| Space Systems Faraday Future Headquarters 1990 E Grand Ave, El Segundo, CA 90245 Virtual location You will receive a confirmation email with a URL. Oct 14 Wednesday, October 14, 2026 05:00pm - 09:00pm PT Add to Google · Outlook Web · Outlook Mobile · Yahoo · iCal [Register](https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/7s7sdrw/lp/1d08e700-b83c-40ab-8b7f-9089bb2d206a) Tentative Agenda (All Times PDT (GMT -0700) (U.S. and Canada)): 5:00 PM: Check-in, Site Visit, Networking (Welcome to bring your own dinner.) 7:00 PM: Welcome and Introdcution 7:05 PM: Presentation and Q&A 8:35 PM: Networking \| Adjourn 9:30 PM: Door closes Disclaimer: The views of the speaker do not represent the views of AIAA or the AIAA Los Angeles Section. Releasing insights from data: quarrying vs. sculpting When Michelangelo surveyed a block of marble, he saw a figure trapped inside; his goal was to release the figure that in his mind was already there. Research involves not only “quarrying” (obtaining) blocks of experimental, computational, or theoretical data but more importantly releasing the insights trapped within. For example, every student of physics learns about the H atom spectrum and every student of combustion learns about the 3 explosion limits of the H2-O2 system - but why these blocks of data? Because, trapped within the spectrum and the wiggly curve are critical, unequivocal insights - that energy levels of matter are quantized and that H2-O2 combustion proceeds through two entirely different sets of intermediates depending on temperature and pressure. In those two famous examples the insights and their significance are “obvious” given the benefit of years of hindsight - what important insights are trapped inside freshly quarried data? The focus of this interactive seminar is on examples of and methods for sculpting data into works of insight. Starting with the aforementioned case studies the audience’s sculpting skill will be challenged with case studies from both the presenter’s own work (some not yet published) and elsewhere within combustion research community, with an emphasis on examples where the insights were both difficult to sculpt and led to counterintuitive insights. Prof. Paul D. Ronney Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineer University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089 Paul Ronney is a Professor and former Chair of the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at USC. Prof. Ronney received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from UC Berkeley, an MS in Aeronautics from Caltech, and a Sc.D. in Aeronautics and Astronautics from MIT. He held postdoctoral appointments at the NASA Lewis Research Center and the U. S. Naval Research Laboratory and a position as Assistant Professor at Princeton University before assuming his current position at USC. He was a Payload Specialist Astronaut (Alternate) for Space Shuttle Missions STS-83 and STS-94 in 1997. Professor Ronney's research areas include micro-scale combustion, turbulent combustion, internal combustion engines, microgravity combustion and fire spread. He has had experiments flown on three Space Shuttle missions. In recognition of his achievements, he is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and the Combustion Institute, an Associate Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and a Senior Member of the National Academy of Inventors. He is a recipient of the National Science Foundation Presidential Young Investigator Award, the Engineer’s Council Distinguished Engineering Educator Achievement Award, and the Combustion Institute Distinguished Paper Award. (Moderator) Dr. Jeff Puschell AIAA Region VI Deputy Director of Education, AIAA Fellow, SPIE Fellow, National Academy of Engineering, Northrop Grumman Corporation \| Space Systems Dr. Jeff Puschell is Chief Engineer, EO/lR Payloads at Northrop Grumman Space Park in Redondo Beach, California. He is an internationally recognized expert in the system engineering of space-based imaging and remote sensing systems. He has >40 years of experience in developing advanced technology infrared and visible wavelength systems for a variety of operational and research applications. Dr. Puschell has authored or coauthored >160 papers on a variety of topics in astrophysics, imaging, remote sensing and optical communication. He was elected to the National Academy of Engineering in 2024 for development of optical, multispectral, and hyperspectral space-based remote sensing systems for Earth observation. Dr. Puschell is an AIAA Fellow and a SPIE Fellow. He and his wife Dana live in Solvang and Hermosa Beach, California. [AIAA Los Angeles Section], [contact@aiaa-lalv.org], [[https://www.aiaa-lalv.org](https://www.aiaa-lalv.org)]

Rise & Grow with BNI Early Bird Business Growers

Join BNI Early Bird Business Growers for a dynamic and informative event focused on mastering small business marketing strategies. This dynamic and engaging **IN-PERSON event** is built for **entrepreneurs, small business owners, and professionals** who want to grow their business through powerful relationships and high-quality referrals. ✨ Whether you're launching a new business or scaling an existing one, this is your chance to: * Expand your network with like-minded professionals * Showcase your business in front of potential referral partners * Learn how referral marketing can take your business to lightspeed 🚀 **RSVP now and join us Thursday! Bring a guest (or 2) with you 😉** [--> CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE REGISTRATION <--](https://socalbni.com/en-US/visitorregistration?chapterId=40122) We’re especially looking to connect with professionals in these industries: * **Legal:** Family Law, Elder, Business, or Real Estate Attorneys * **Home Services:** Electricians, Plumbers, HVAC * **Real Estate & Finance:** Property Management, Payroll, Human Resources * **Health & Wellness:** Chiropractors, Fitness Trainers, Estheticians, Acupuncturist * **Creative Services:** Graphic Designers, Event Planners, Coaches, Photographers Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your network, gain valuable knowledge with our dynamic members, and connect with other professionals in an IN-PERSON setting.

Oktoberfest at 33 Taps WeHo | First Round FREE + Glass Stein Giveaway

**Oktoberfest is coming to West Hollywood!** Join us at 33 Taps West Hollywood on Saturday, October 17 from 1:00–4:00 PM for an afternoon of cold beer, German bites, great people, and questionable-but-encouraged Oktoberfest outfits. And yes, we’re giving you a very good reason to get there early: **🍺 FIRST ROUND ON ERIK + ANAS FOR THE FIRST 50 PEOPLE!** Plus, we’re giving away FREE GLASS BEER STEINS while supplies last. Come hang out, bring a friend, meet some new people, and enjoy Oktoberfest without having to book a flight to Munich. **WHAT TO EXPECT:** 🍺 First round on Erik + Anas for the first 50 people 🍻 Free glass beer steins while supplies last 🥨 German bites 🏆 Best Dressed Contest 🎵 Music + good times 🤝 A room full of people actually worth meeting This isn’t a stiff networking event with name tags and awkward elevator pitches. It’s about community, conversations, and good times. Come with friends, come solo, meet someone new, or just show up because somebody told you there was free beer. Same great people. Better outfits. **EVENT DETAILS** Saturday, October 17, 2026 1:00 PM–4:00 PM 33 Taps West Hollywood Space and giveaways are limited, so RSVP and get there early if you want to be one of the first 50. Hosted by Erik Brown + Anas Home Loans. Prost! See you at 33 Taps. 🍻