Consulting Groups Los Angeles

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.

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

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Networking with Professionals

Italian Conversation & Culture Club

**⚠️ Please confirm only if you can attend** Are you learning Italian? Welcome to our Italian Conversation & Culture Club! We meet **every two weeks on Monday at 7:30 PM CET** // 1:30 PM EST for a relaxed evening of conversation, cultural exchange, and everything Italian. \#\#\# 🗣️ What do we do? Each meeting is an opportunity to: * 💬 Speak Italian and practice conversation with other learners * 🎬 Share and talk about Italian movies and TV shows * 📚 Recommend and discuss books * 🎧 Discover and exchange podcasts * Talk about Italian culture, everyday life, food, traditions and much more * 🤝 Meet other foreigners who are learning Italian and make new connections You don't need to speak perfect Italian! The goal is to **practice, make mistakes, learn from each other and have fun using Italian in a natural way.** 📚 Interested in studying grammar too? If several people are interested in working on their Italian grammar together, we can also create **small group classes with a native Italian tutor**. These would be separate from the conversation meetings and give you the opportunity to study grammar, ask questions and work systematically on your Italian with a professional native speaker. You can simply join the conversation club and see if a group class interests you later! **📅 When?** **Every two weeks, on Monday** 🕢 **7:30 PM CET** 📍 **First meeting: Monday, October 26th** The meetings will continue every two weeks after that. Italian Conversation & Culture Club Lunedì, 26 ottobre · 7:30 - 8:30PM Fuso orario: Europe/Rome Informazioni per partecipare di Google Meet Link alla videochiamata: https://meet.google.com/xcz-kqjj-gnf **⚠️ Please confirm only if you can attend** Because this is a small community and we want to have a realistic idea of how many people will participate, **please only RSVP if you are planning to come.** If you confirm your participation and later realize that you cannot make it, **please remove your RSVP as soon as possible** so that someone else can take your place. Come ready to speak Italian, meet new people and discover something new! ✨ **Parliamo italiano!**

Product + Tech: Healthy Tension in the Age of AI

**NOTE: You need to purchase a ticket at our Eventbrite official website.** [Product + Tech: Healthy Tension in the Age of AI Tickets, Thursday, October 22 • 6 PM - 9 PM | Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/product-tech-healthy-tension-in-the-age-of-ai-tickets-1999412169622?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true) Join PMA.LA and the CTO Forum for an insightful evening exploring what happens when Product and Engineering don't immediately agree, and why that tension can sometimes lead to better outcomes. Through real-world examples and case studies, we'll explore how productive tension, healthy debate, and adversarial collaboration can strengthen decision-making and help teams build better products. You'll hear examples of moments when the Product and Engineering partnership was challenged to reach a better outcome, along with the processes, conversations, and lessons that helped teams move forward with a shared vision. During the conversation, we'll explore: * How Product and Engineering teams can work together to bring roadmaps to life. * How leaders balance demand management with executive communication and storytelling. * The productive tension between business priorities and technical realities. * How ‘shared visioning’ can help Product, Engineering, Business, and IT leaders align around better outcomes. Come ready for a practical conversation about navigating disagreement, building stronger partnerships, and turning productive tension into better products. **Panel** * Bernadette Irizarry, VP Product & Design - Platform Experience * Julia King, Senior Vice President, Technology for Marketing and Distribution **Moderator** * Oded Noy, CTO - Crexi, Co-founder and chairman of CTO Forum **Bios** **[Bernadette Irizarry | LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernirizarry/ "https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernirizarry/")** Bernadette Irizarry is a digital innovator and transformational leader with over 20 years of experience across the media, non-profit, and tech sectors. Currently leading the Platform Experience team at Sony Pictures Entertainment, she specializes in UX, business strategy, and data-driven, customer-centric design. Bernadette is also an editor, frequent conference speaker, and board member dedicated to championing diversity and inclusion within design and technology. **[Julia King | LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliapkingdigital/ "https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliapkingdigital/")** Julia King is the SVP of Marketing & Distribution Technology at Sony Pictures Entertainment. A veteran of digital operations and strategy, she has led large-scale consumer experiences for global brands including Nike, Warner Bros., and MTV. Julia oversees teams focused on enterprise digital marketing platforms and focuses on the strategic deployment of emerging platform technologies to bridge the gap between creative vision and technical execution. **[Oded Noy - CTO - Crexi, Co-founder and chairman of CTO Forum](https://www.linkedin.com/in/odednoy/ "https://www.linkedin.com/in/odednoy/")** **Oded Noy** is a technology leader and board advisor to SaaS companies. Noy currently serves as the CTO of Crexi, transforming the world of commercial real estate. In his private equity work as an active senior operating partner and board member, he has participated in multiple acquisitions and exits. He is a founder and managing partner for 12 years in the early stage fund Amplify.LA. He is co-founder and chairman of the CTO Forum. He holds 7 technology patents. **Our Sponsors** We’re grateful to [Mission Cloud](https://www.missioncloud.com/ "https://www.missioncloud.com/") and [QA Wolf](https://www.qawolf.com/ "https://www.qawolf.com/") for their generous support in making this event possible. Your partnership helps us bring the community together and drive meaningful impact. **Mission Cloud, a CDW Company**, is a leading AWS Premier Tier Services Partner specializing in cloud migration, modernization, and generative AI. As an elite, born-in-the-cloud managed services provider, Mission Cloud serves as an external engineering arm for businesses looking to optimize their AWS infrastructure, reduce cloud spend, and accelerate digital transformation. **QA Wolf** is an innovative AI-native QA platform and service that helps software teams ship better applications faster by taking automated testing completely off their plate. Combining autonomous AI agents with an ultra-fast parallel infrastructure, QA Wolf delivers 100% flake-free, end-to-end test coverage for web and mobile apps, allowing engineering teams to deploy code with total confidence

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.**

🎲 Strategy Games Only: Board Game Social at Moncha Cafe

Pasadena Claude Toolkit: Build PRDs in 2 Hours

**🔥 Claude Vibe Coding – From Quick Questions to Real Results** A straight-to-the-point, hands-on session on getting Claude to do meaningful work for you — starting the very next morning. 🧑‍💻 **Your host** is a vibe-coded entrepreneur who makes 4 figures a day — and for 2 hours, he's handing over his secret blueprint. **⚠️ Seats are limited.** An RSVP alone doesn't hold your place — register through the link below. ### [🚀 REGISTER HERE 🚀](https://aiventurelab.org/product/ClaudeVibeCode?city=Pasadena&groupurlname=the-neighborhood-compost-and-social-club&productId=130001&startgmtdatetime=2026-10-22T01:30:00Z) --- Most people only scratch the surface of what Claude can do. In this workshop we go deeper: how it reasons, how to steer it, and how to build a personal set of workflows you can rely on every day. 🔍 **What You'll Walk Away With:** - Confidence to tackle bigger tasks with Claude on your own - Prompting techniques that noticeably improve your results - Real hands-on practice — not just slides and theory - A personal toolkit of use cases you can apply the next morning 💡 **Real use cases we'll cover:** - Writing and refining PRDs and project plans - Research, decision making, and brainstorming - Drafting stakeholder communications in your own voice - Breaking down complex problems into clear next steps ⏱️ **2 hours of hands-on practice.** ✨ Two hours of practical skill-building — bring your curiosity. ✨ ✨

Women in Tech, Fintech, AI, Startups, Networking Event & Elevator Pitch LA

**✨ To join this event, please make sure to book your ticket here 👉[https://www.eventbrite.com/e/la-women-in-tech-founders-professionals-networking-night-tickets-2000266247191](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/la-women-in-tech-founders-professionals-networking-night-tickets-2000266247191)** Join us for an empowering and insightful networking event designed for professionals in the dynamic fields of Women in Tech, Fintech, HealthTech, Edtech, Artificial Intelligence... Startups Founders, Professionals and Entrepreneurs. **Event Overview:** * **Women in Tech:** An exclusive platform for women in technology to share their experiences, challenges, and triumphs. This segment focuses on empowering female professionals and entrepreneurs in the tech industry, offering a space to connect, learn, and inspire. * **Fintech:** Dive into the world of financial technology with experts and innovators. Explore the latest trends, discuss challenges and opportunities, and connect with peers who are shaping the future of fintech. * **AI:** Engage with professionals at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence. Whether you’re a developer, a strategist, or simply an AI enthusiast, this segment offers a deep dive into emerging technologies, ethical considerations, and groundbreaking applications. * **Startups:** A space for startup founders and entrepreneurs to network, share stories, and gain insights. This segment is perfect for those looking to scale their startups, seeking mentorship, or wanting to learn from successful entrepreneurial journeys. * **Entrepreneurs:** Connect with fellow entrepreneurs across various industries. Discuss strategies, share experiences, and explore potential collaborations. This is an ideal platform for both seasoned and aspiring entrepreneurs. **Why Attend?** * **Networking Opportunities:** Meet and connect with professionals across diverse yet interconnected fields. * **1-Minute Elevator Pitch** – Introduce yourself, share your expertise, and highlight collaboration or investment opportunities in a structured yet informal setting. * **Knowledge Sharing:** Learn from leaders and peers, and gain valuable insights that can propel your career or business forward. * **Collaboration and Growth:** Discover potential collaborations, partnerships, and ways to expand your professional network. * **Inspiration:** Get inspired by success stories and innovative ideas that are driving these industries. **Who Should Attend the event?** * **Female Professionals in Tech:** Women who are working in or aspiring to break into the tech industry, looking for mentorship, networking, and growth opportunities. * **Fintech Enthusiasts and Professionals:** Individuals working in or interested in financial technology, including startup founders, developers, investors, and those curious about the latest fintech trends. * **AI Innovators and Tech Buffs:** Professionals and students in the field of Artificial Intelligence, including AI developers, researchers, tech entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts keen on exploring the future of AI. * **Startup Founders and Team Members:** Entrepreneurs who are in the process of building a startup, as well as team members of existing startups looking for networking, collaboration, and learning opportunities. * **Aspiring Entrepreneurs:** Individuals who are considering starting their own business and looking to gain insights, find inspiration, and connect with potential mentors and collaborators. * **Investors and Venture Capitalists:** Those interested in investing in tech, fintech, AI startups, or looking for new, innovative ventures to fund and support. * **Business Consultants and Advisors:** Experts who provide guidance and advice in the tech, fintech, and startup sectors, looking to expand their network and knowledge. * **Academics and Researchers:** Individuals from academia who are studying or researching in these fields and are interested in the practical application of their work and industry trends. This diverse group of attendees ensures a dynamic and multifaceted networking event, full of potential for new insights, collaborations, and business development opportunities. This event promises to be a rich experience filled with engaging conversations, learning opportunities, and the chance to form lasting connections. Whether you are deeply entrenched in these fields or simply curious about them, this networking event is a must-attend! Join us to connect, share, and grow in an environment that celebrates innovation and entrepreneurship.

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)]

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)