Los Angeles runs on relationships across entertainment, media, aerospace, and a large startup scene, but the sprawl means events cluster by neighborhood, Santa Monica, Culver City, downtown, and Pasadena each have their own circuits. Picking a side of town and showing up consistently pays off here.
Dates, venues, and schedules rotate throughout the year — always confirm the next session on the organizer's own site before you go.
| Event | When | Who it's for |
|---|---|---|
| LA Tech Week | Annual (dates vary) | Startup founders, investors & tech workers |
| CreativeMornings Los Angeles | Monthly | Designers, marketers & creative pros |
| Startup Grind Los Angeles | Monthly | Founders & startup operators |
| Network After Work Los Angeles | Monthly | Professionals across industries |
| BNI chapters in greater LA | Weekly | Referral-focused small business owners |
| Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce events | Varies (monthly programming) | Local business community |
| Networking meetups on Meetup (Los Angeles) | Ongoing | Anyone, browse by interest |
| Networking events on Eventbrite (Los Angeles) | Ongoing | Anyone, browse by date |
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