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TEC Weekend consists of all things Tech and Entertainment

by way of panels, workshops, mixers, and performances

in Leimert Park with hundreds of creatives,
professionals and entrepreneurs.

Featuring Some Amazing Panels

Black Hollywood
A Storyteller's Journey

Black Hollywood has been a significant part of pop culture and cultural moments for a long time. However, in recent decades, black writers, directors, and producers have emerged as powerful forces in entertainment, creating groundbreaking content that resonates with audiences worldwide. As a result, there is an increasing demand for more diverse storytelling and representation, both in front of and behind the camera.

This panel will feature industry showrunners who will share their personal experiences and unique perspectives on how they create phenomenal storytelling that reflects the world's diverse voices and cultures.

Rhythms and Algorithms
Analyzing the Intersection of AI and the Music Industry

The Rhythms and Algorithms panel will discuss the implications of AI in music production and explore its benefits and challenges. Professionals from the technology and music industries will delve into how AI technology intersects with music creation, transforming the way music is produced, distributed, and consumed.

The discussion will cover various topics, including the impact of AI on the creative process, ethical considerations, and the latest advancements in AI technology that can be applied to music production.

Threads of Innovation
The Intersection of Fashion, Technology, and Sustainability

The Threads of Innovation panel will discuss how technology is transforming the fashion industry, and the opportunities and challenges it brings to designers, manufacturers, and consumers. The panel will focus on several topics, including fashion sustainability, e-commerce, wearable technology, design tools, and Web3. Specifically, the discussion will explore how technology is changing the way fashion is produced, consumed, and interacted with.

The panelists will provide insights into the latest technological advancements in the industry and their impact.

Cultural Currency: Building Black Wealth Through LA’s Creative Economy

We invite you to join us in discovering the exciting entertainment opportunities within LA's Creative Economy industry. Together, we will explore synergies, strategies, and inspiring stories that pave the way for successful careers in the creative sector, rooted in cultural competencies. Let's come together over brunch to engage in meaningful conversations, innovative design thinking, and disrupt the status quo. By building narrative change in the Creative Economy, we can actively contribute to the creation of Black wealth.

KAOS Theory

KAOS Theory: The Afrokosmic Ark of Ben Caldwell tells the story of filmmaker, educator and community activist Ben Caldwell and KAOS Network, the media-arts center he founded in Los Angeles’s Leimert Park neighborhood. 

Through vivid illustrations, archival media, and engaging storytelling, this panel will discuss how Ben Caldwell crafted a life centered around the power of fellowship, community, and the use of art and media as a social force.

Artificial Intelligence
Exploring the possibilities.

What is intelligence?  The question has inspired philosophers throughout time, and we still don’t feel we have a clear grasp on the answer.  However that didn’t prevent us from birthing a new form of what we call intelligence, artificial intelligence, and it’s destined to change everything.  Everything.  But what is it, and how will it change everything?  More importantly, how can we use this new intelligence to empower ourselves and our community? 

This panel will delve into these issues, answer questions of what, who, how, and the ethics that govern intelligence.

Getting The Social Currency Bag

Join us for a lively discussion with influencers, cultural strategist and social media curators who are at the forefront of social currency.

This panel promises to be an engaging and insightful conversation that sheds light on how these individuals have used their influence to positively impact the urban community. Come learn from their experiences and gain new perspectives on how we can all play a role in building a stronger and more connected community.

// HELLO, WORLD

// Hello, World is an inclusive brand and social mixer for anyone who desires to see diverse representation and belonging in tech and entertainment. We kindly welcome new, aspiring, and experienced tech professionals to a safe space where they can connect, build community, celebrate our heritage and set future generations up for success.

The event features a panel of industry professionals in tech and entertainment, with past panelists from Netflix, EA, SNAP, Google, Pinterest, Riot Games, Revolt, and Marvel Studios. 

    The Intersection of Fashion, Technology, and Sustainability

    The Threads of Innovation panel will explore how technology is changing the way we produce, consume, and interact with fashion, and what opportunities and challenges this presents for designers, manufacturers, and consumers. This panel will focus on the following topic(s):

    Fashion Sustainability - E-Commerce, Wearable Technology, Design Tools, Web3

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    Panelists:

    Masters at Work

    Virtual Production accelerated with its use in the gaming industry. It is changing the production process across television and film. This panel will  provide guidance, technique tips, inspirational stories to get involved in the emerging art of production.  The audience will explore the job opportunities and technical processes used for virtual production tool sets including pre-isualization, virtual cameras, and real-time lighting and integration into cinematography.

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    Exploring the possibilities.

    What is intelligence?  The question has inspired philosophers throughout time, and we still don’t feel we have a clear grasp on the answer.  However that didn’t prevent us from birthing a new form of what we call intelligence, artificial intelligence, and it’s destined to change everything.  Everything.  But what is it, and how will it change everything?  More importantly, how can we use this new intelligence to empower ourselves and our community?  This panel will delve into these issues, answer questions of what, who, how, and the ethics that govern intelligence

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    Let’s Talk with influential cultivators with identity and community affiliation. This panel highlights individuals who uphold status and social currency. 

    Moderator: Khrissy B, Event/Content Producer

    Panelists:

    • Pooh Jeter - Pro Athlete/ Owner of LACED
    • Calmatic - Film Director or AV Rockwell ( A thousand and one, Feathers etc) 
    • Tristen Winger  - Actor Insecure, So Help Me Todd, The Hostage
    • Pierce Simpson- Complex Correspondent 
    • Latoya Lee - Record Executive
    • Mike & Keys - Music Producers
    • Danielle Cadet - VP of Content, Essence
    • Jayda Cheaves

    FRIDAY

    • Happy Hour Kickoff
      presented by Femme It Forward
      @Live Nation in Beverly Hills
      7p - 11p

    SATURDAY

    • Check-in Opens
      9AM
    • WalkGood LA
      @Leimert Park Plaza
      10AM
    • Young Professionals Brunch
      @Community Garden
      10AM
    • Opening Remarks
      Location: Main Stage
      12 PM
    • Panels
      Location: Black, Future & Tech Rooms
      12:30 PM
    • Hip-Hop Metaverse Arcade
      ‍Location: 
      2 PM
    • Live Music Performances
      Location: Main Stage
      4 PM
    • VIP After Party
      Location: Ace Hotel Downtown LA
      9 PM

    SUNDAY

    • Brunch @ The District
      12 PM

    Speakers

    Hear from industry experts and thought leaders who look like you and want to see you WIN!!

    Antonio McFadden
    Strategy Lead @ Google
    Speaker - Artificial Intelligence
    Erin Relford
    Privacy Engineer @ Google
    Speaker - Artificial Intelligence
    Ashley Calloway
    Talent Manager @ Color Creative
    Moderator - Black Hollywood
    Justin Riley
    SVP, Operations @ Hillman Grad
    Speaker - Culture is Currency
    Ryan Ford
    Prez & CCO @ Cashmere Agency
    Speaker - Tastemakers
    Christina Warmbrunn
    Program Manager @ Riot Games
    Speaker - // Hello, World
    Seth S. Smith
    Systems Designer @ Riot Games
    Moderator - // Hello, World
    Kenya Parham
    Global VP, Partnerships @ SPILL
    Speaker - Tastemakers
    Clarissa Reformina
    SVP, Strategy @ Raedio
    Speaker - Rhythm & Algorithm
    Sonny James
    Artist Relations @ Serato
    Speaker -Rhythm & Algorithm
    Michael Coleman
    Designer @ Riot Games
    Moderator - // Hello, World
    Khrissy B.
    Content Producer
    Moderator - Tastemakers
    Scottie
    Founder @ SBRBN
    Speaker - Tastemakers
    Kiahna Manker
    Creative Producer @ Riot Games
    Speaker - // Hello, World
    Esa Lewis
    Co-Producer @ GROWNISH
    Speaker - Black Hollywood
    Daouda Leonard
    CEO @ CreateSafe
    Speaker - Rhythm & Algorithm
    Kyle McMillan
    Strategic Designer @ BCG X
    Moderator - Artificial Intelligence
    Dulce Baerga
    Mixed Reality Technologist
    Speaker - Artificial Intelligence
    Ben Caldwell
    Founder @ Kaos Network
    Speaker - Afro-Futurism
    Shantal Anderson
    VP, Partner Dev @ Reel Mood
    Moderator - Rhythm & Algorithm
    Lila Mayes
    Programming Admin @ DGA
    Moderator - Culture is Currency
    Brandon Park
    SVP, Consumer Brands @ 100 Thieves
    Speaker - Threads of Innovation
    Chris Sanford
    Co-Director @ LOOKING FOR LATOYA
    Speaker - Black Hollywood
    MoR
    Multi-Hyphenate Artist
    Speaker - Culture is Currency
    Dave Giles II
    Artist & Entrepreneur @ WVZ MFG
    Speaker - Rhythm & Algorithm
    Cedric Hudson
    VP, Mens Design @ Fabletics
    Speaker - Threads of Innovation
    Brandon Bailey
    Founder @ Tutor D
    Speaker - Culture is Currency
    Marcus Dixon
    Operations @ Purveyor of Stories
    Moderator - Threads of Innovation
    Basia Bowens
    Front End Engineer @ GOAT
    Speaker - Threads of Innovation
    Angie Buenaventura
    Creative Talent Dev @ Netflix
    Speaker - Culture is Currencn
    Simone Fobi Nsutezo
    Applied Research Scientist @ Microsoft
    Speaker - Artificial Intelligence

    Videos of Past Events

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    You will have the opportunity to be front and center for engaging topics addressed by experts in their respective fields.

    SEPTEMBER 22–24, 2023
    Leimert PARK, Los angeles

    Leimert Park Village

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    TEC Leimert is leading the way for technology and entertainment convergence in South Los Angeles bringing together industry experts, thought leaders and influencers from across a spectrum of top Fortune 500 companies.

    The conference focuses on exchanging ideas around tech and entertainment to highlight new pathways toward monetization in an environment of constant change brought on by technological innovation. If you are an entrepreneur, professional, student, creative, tech enthusiast or simply interested in navigating the digital economy this is where YOU want to be!
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