Upcoming Events
Date
august
20aug4:30 PM7:00 PMSummer CxO ExchangeSoFi Stadium

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Join us for an exclusive, invite-only experience at the iconic SoFi Stadium. Guests will enjoy a private guided tour through the stadium’s most
Event Details
Join us for an exclusive, invite-only experience at the iconic SoFi Stadium. Guests will enjoy a private guided tour through the stadium’s most exclusive spaces, with immersive video features highlighting its design, sustainability, and technology.
This is an invite-only event. For more information, please contact info@innovateucla.org
Time
August 20, 2025 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM(GMT-07:00)
september

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Join us for the 2025 Innovate@UCLA Executive Leadership Awards.About Innovate@UCLA Executive Leadership AwardsThe Innovate@UCLA Executive Leadership Award (ELA) recognizes the exceptional creation of
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Join us for the 2025 Innovate@UCLA Executive Leadership Awards.
About Innovate@UCLA Executive Leadership Awards
The Innovate@UCLA Executive Leadership Award (ELA) recognizes the exceptional creation of value to achieve a company’s vision via the application of innovative, forward-thinking, and disruptive technologies and operating models.
Event Chair

Andy Schlei
Executive Leadership Awards (ELA) Chair
Retired SVP, Information Technology, Sony Pictures Entertainment & Avasant Fellow
Time
September 16, 2025 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM(GMT-11:00)
october

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Unapologetic Value Proposition Workshop Most professionals are taught to let “the work speak for itself.” But the reality
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Unapologetic Value Proposition Workshop
Most professionals are taught to let “the work speak for itself.” But the reality is, if you can’t articulate your value, you risk being overlooked.
The Unapologetic Value Proposition (UVP) is more than just a framework for career advancement—it’s a powerful tool for building lifelong relationships that will support you through every stage of your professional and personal life.
Innovate@UCLA invites you to hear from Beate Chelette, The Growth Architect, our facilitator and a recent Palisades Fire survivor, who lost everything but gained an invaluable gift: the realization that success isn’t just about achievements—it’s about the relationships you build along the way.
Through Beate’s firsthand experience and decades of business strategy, this workshop will guide you to:
- Speak confidently about your strengths.
- Position yourself for advancement and leadership.
- Build relationships based on who you are—not just what you do.
Beate’s journey through loss revealed the true power of community—from people driving hours to deliver help to a mentor showing up with a copy of her own book, reminding her of the lessons she had once written but now needed to hear.
Your Unapologetic Value Proposition is not just about career moves—it’s about creating a foundation of trust, credibility, and impact that lasts beyond any job title.
JOIN US for this powerful conversation and take the next step in defining your value—at work, in leadership, and in life.
Please contact us at info@innovateucla.org for more information.
About Beate Chelette
Your guide for this workshop, Beate Chelette, is a seasoned strategist and keynote speaker who has presented at organizations and conferences across the country, including WiTH, Merck, Chevron, and numerous Leadership Conferences. Recognized as one of the “Top 100 Global Thought Leaders” by PeopleHum and a “Must-Follow Woman Entrepreneur” by HuffPost, Beate successfully sold her multi-million-dollar business to Bill Gates and now works with start-ups and Fortune 100 companies to achieve personal and professional growth. She aligns spirituality with strategy to deliver actionable insights that drive results.
Time
October 14, 2025 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM(GMT-07:00)
Location
Los Angeles
december
09dec8:00 AM5:00 PMGartner Southern California CIO Executive Summit #2Collaborate with your peers

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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,
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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:
- Shaping the Efficient Enterprise with AI & Automation
- Strengthening Partnerships for Wider Business Impact
- Illustrating IT’s Value through Business-first Initiatives
*Please note that this is an invitation-only event.
Time
December 9, 2025 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM(GMT-11:00)
Location
Marriott Long Beach Downtown
09dec5:30 PM8:30 PM2025 Executive Board End of Year CelebrationHoliday Party

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Please join us for our holiday party to celebrate all of this year's many accomplishments!*This event is invite-only. Please contact us at
Event Details
Please join us for our holiday party to celebrate all of this year’s many accomplishments!
*This event is invite-only. Please contact us at info@innovateucla.org for more information.