Past Events

Collaborate with your peers

Get together with Southern California's top CIOs to tackle shared business challenges and critical priorities facing your role today. Participate in this one-day, local program with peer-driven topics and interactive discussions with your true C-level peers.

Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CIOs today.

*Please note that this is an invitation only event.

Board members save the date! December 6th, 2023.

To Bot or Not: A look at the economic outlook and the landscape of entertainment

Where is the oft-predicted and never seen recession? Does the Fed cease interest rate increases at 3% rather than 2% Inflation? With the end of the dual Hollywood strikes, what happens now with an AI infused entertainment business. The economic outlook conference for the US and California through 2026 will present analyses of these issues along with discussion of the unknowns.

The UCLA Anderson Forecast’s March 2024 quarterly outlook conference will be held in collaboration with the UCLA Center for Media, Entertainment & Sports and the UCLA School of Theatre, Film & Television.

Please contact us at info@innovateucla.org for more information

Agenda:

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.	Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:00 - 10:15 a.m.	Forecast for the Nation & California Jerry Nickelsburg, Director, UCLA Anderson Forecast William Yu, Economist, UCLA Anderson Forecast
10:15 - 10:25 a.m.	Break
10:25 - 11:10 a.m.	Keynote Address TBA
11:10 - 12:00 p.m.	Expert Panel on AI & the Future Business of Entertainment Jay Tucker, Executive Director, UCLA Center for Media, Entertainment and Sports (Moderator) Daisy Stall, Executive Vice President & Head Entertainment Finance Group, California Bank & Trust Jeffrey Thompson, Strategic Client Executive, Oracle Andrew Wallenstein, President & Chief Media Analyst, Variety Intelligence Platform
12:00 p.m.	Closing Remarks Jerry Nickelsburg, Director, UCLA Anderson Forecast

Surviving and Thriving Change – Navigating Executive Transitions

This CxO Exchange at Innovate@UCLA will delve into the often-uncharted territory of executive transitions. Whether navigating a job change, a career pivot, or a leadership shift within an organization, CxOs face unique challenges and opportunities. This session will bring together a panel of seasoned executives to share their insights and practical strategies for making successful transitions, followed by an interactive Q&A with the audience.

Join us in-person for this valuable experience at Laserfiche Headquarters in Long Beach, CA!

Panel Discussion

Moderator:

Angela Gardner: Partner in Charge of Heidrick & Struggles’ Los Angeles office and a member of the Consumer Markets Practice, who has worked to place CEOs and top leaders into renowned organizations.

Panelists:

George Sheth: An Executive Recruiter: who has successfully navigated a major career change, offering insights on skills development, networking, and personal branding.

Phillip Leclair: Interim Executive Director at the City of Pasadena and a seasoned CIO with experience leading through organizational transformations, sharing best practices for managing change and building consensus.

Mel Hildebrandt: The CIO of Endeavor and TKO who will knock you out with her compelling story of taking risks and her transition from Sony Pictures, to WestRock and now as the CIO of a major entertainment powerhouse.

*Please note that this is an invitation-only event.

Impact of AI on the Lives and Rights of Women and Underserved Communities

What is the human cost of tech?  What are the invisible impacts of AI? As tech companies, both small and large, race to be the first and best, what is the cost to society, current and future, that is not being acknowledged?  UCLA professor Safiya Noble and associate professor Sarah T. Roberts will endeavor to shed light on these crucial considerations through over a decade of their research. 

We invite you to join Innovate@UCLA Women in Technology (WIT) for our first virtual event in 2024!

Date: Wednesday, March 27th, 2024
Time: 12:00 - 1:00PM

“Gen AI and Cybersecurity”

Artificial Intelligence- Capturing real value with progressive defense strategies

Artificial Intelligence has been a transformational technology for the last few years. The understanding and evolution of AI technology is faster than any other in the past. Generative AI has recently brought a leapfrog advancement in technology and catapulted the desire to invest and exploit the technology. There is a high interest in multiple industries and across C-suite stakeholders regarding use cases and possible value. Billions of dollars are being invested in the ecosystem of software solutions, vendors, private equity, and enterprises to leverage the technology and possibly disrupt industries or competition. AI services alone are forecast to be a $443 billion market by 2027. At the same time, there are high concerns regarding the usage of AI technology and social/ethical impact to society and enterprises. Responsible and safe AI is becoming a mandatory requirement for current and future development.

Our Spring Summit will cover the key topics for our members such as practical use cases, cybersecurity concerns and usage of AI, and current investment trends. We are gathering a distinguished set of speakers and panelists for this summit to discuss and understand the current state of AI. We look forward to your presence for this critical topic for enterprises.

Board members save the date for our second quarter meeting!

Get together with Southern California's top CIOs to tackle shared business challenges and critical priorities facing your role today. Participate in this one-day, local program with peer-driven topics and interactive discussions with your true C-level peers.

Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CIOs today:

1. Shaping the Efficient Enterprise with AI & Automation
2. Strengthening Partnerships for Wider Business Impact
3. Illustrating IT’s Value through Business-first Initiatives

*Please note that this is an invitation-only event.

Game-Changing Tech: The Intersection of Sports and Innovation

Two major global sporting events are coming to Los Angeles!

Hosting major global sporting events often serve as catalysts for technological advancements, driving innovation and the adoption of new technologies across multiple sectors in the host city.In 1992 Barcelona used the Olympic Games to fast-track an existing masterplan that revitalized its port, manufacturing, working-class zones, and rebranded the city as a top tourist destination and center of sports and entertainment. Rio de Janeiro implemented an Integrated Command and Control Center for the hosting of the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Key technology impacts can include smart infrastructure, advanced transportation systems, telecommunications and connectivity, sustainability technologies, and advanced security systems. Advanced virtual and augmented reality solutions can be used to enhance the spectator experience. Data analytics and AI will be used to aid with crowd management, athlete performance tracking, and further enhancing the spectator experience.

The 2024 Innovate@UCLA Summer Solstice will explore the vast possibilities for mutual impact between technology and major sporting events.

What To Expect:

8:00 AM - Breakfast and Networking

Speaker: "Next Gen Stats: The Evolution of Big Data in Football"

Mike Band, Senior Manager of Research and Analytics - Next Gen Stats, NFL

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Board members save the date for our third quarter meeting!

Join us at our virtual Innovate@UCLA CxO Discussion: CrowdStrike "Status Update"-- What Can We All Learn from It on Monday, July 22nd, 2024, from 12:00 - 1:00 PM. 

In this session, we will delve into the latest updates from CrowdStrike, exploring key insights and lessons that can benefit all sectors. This is an excellent opportunity to learn from industry experts and network with fellow professionals.

Contact us at info@innovateucla.org for more information.