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Executive Chair’s Message

Dear Innovate@UCLA Members,

Welcome to 2025! As we step into the new year, I would like to extend a warm welcome to our new members and express my gratitude to our continuing members for their ongoing support and participation in our events. Our Board and Committee Members had a successful year in 2024, hosting engaging events that achieved over 84% in-person attendance. The key factors for our success included rich content, strong sponsorships, and ample networking opportunities.

We plan to continue this trend with an exciting lineup of events in 2025. I have outlined the key upcoming events below, and I highly encourage you to attend, learn, and connect with the Innovate@UCLA community.

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Innovate@UCLA Women In Technology (WIT) and Women in Technology Hollywood: The Unapologetic Value Proposition Workshop

An interactive in person workshop designed to bridge industry and academia, providing professionals at all career stages with the tools they need to advance, innovate, and achieve recognition.

• Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
• Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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Spring CxO Exchange: For Whom the Bells Toll? Implications of Artificial Intelligence Technologies for Managers

This USC-hosted event brings together leaders and educators to explore AI’s transformative impact on management while offering valuable networking opportunities

• Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
• Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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Innovate@UCLA and UCLA Anderson Economic Forecast: Annual Economic Outlook

Join us for a dynamic session led by a UCLA economist, offering insights into the U.S. economy and technology trends shaping Southern California.

• Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
• Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

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These events are just the beginning of an exciting year ahead. Stay tuned for more updates as we prepare to bring you additional opportunities to connect, learn, and grow.

I look forward to seeing you at the events.  Here’s to a year filled with continued progress, impactful partnerships, and the achievement of even greater goals for our community. Happy New Year!

Thank you,