5 events you need to check out this week

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Published on Aug. 22, 2016
5 events you need to check out this week
5 events you need to check out this week

Summer isn't quite over yet, and that means there's still some time to enjoy the perfect weather as we prepare for football and fall, getting to know more like-minded individuals and enjoying what the city has to offer.

Silicon Beach Fest 2016August 22-27 at 10 a.m.

The third annual Silicon Beach Fest 2016 kicks off this Monday and runs from August 22-26, with Marina Del Rey serving as the epicenter for the weeklong event. Each day is packed with presentations, panels, discussions and mixers, featuring some of the most innovative companies in LA tech. If you haven't bought a ticket yet, LA Tech Happy Hour is offering a special discount. Use the code LAT20SBF for 20 percent off passes when you register. Keep your eyes peeled for Built In LA writers and come introduce yourself.

How To Get Interviewd And Hired Anywhere, August 23 at 6 p.m.

Civic Hack Night continues and newcomers are more than welcome to join an awesome team looking to use their technological expertise for a great cause. Tech expertise isn't required, all you need is a passion for the community and a desire to see it flourish. The event is hosted every Tuesday night by LA Cleantech Incubator.

How To Get Interviewed And Hired AnywhereAugust 24 at 7 p.m.

Everyone remembers looking for their first real job, and the absolute dread that followed every submitted application. As millennials continue spilling into the job market, the need for more advice than "just be yourself," is welcomed with open arms. The event will feature a panel of HR professionals, who will discuss how applicants can set themselves apart from the field.

Build Yourself to Build Your Startup with Cam KashaniAugust 25 at 5:30 p.m.

Join the "godmother of Silicon Beach" for an informative event focused on what it really takes to be an entrepreneur. Having been a part of the Silicon Beach scene from its infancy, Kashani is also an expert in growing startup communities and ecosystems all around the world.  

Expose UX - Live Taping with LA UX ExpertsAugust 26 at 6 p.m.

Expose UX is touring North America, and this Friday they will be in Santa Monica. Come watch as five local startups give lightning-round pitches and demos to the panel and receive feedback from a panel of experts. 

Have a great week, and be sure to check out our events calendar for more LA tech events!

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