DTLA Code & Coffee **IN-PERSON** Meetup

Join fellow USC Marshall & Leventhall alumni for happy hour on the third Wednesday of each month in Downtown L.A.at Hatch at the Bloc ! Socialize, share stories, and expand your network in a relaxed and welcoming environment. We can't wait to see you there! Fight on! COST: Early Bird (Up to Sunday before): $40 General Admission & Walk-In: $45 Tickets include admission, appetizers, and two drinks . RSVP early - Space is Limited! PARKING INSTRUCTIONS: There are several entrances to enter the BLOC parking structure. For Self Parking: - The main entrances are on SOUTH HOPE ST or WEST 8TH ST (These entrances will take you up to the 4th Level & Up) 1st Hour- $1.00 2nd Hour- $2.50 3rd Hour- $4.00 For Valet Parking: - The main entrance are on SOUTH FLOWER ST (Please follow the signs to locate the valet area down below)Hatch offers discounted validation for up to 3 hours. 2nd Hour- $8.00 3rd Hour- $12.00 Please be advised after 3 hours, the rate will return to the normal pay structure of $3.50 for every 10 minutes. (The max being $44.00 for the whole day). To validate, simply give your parking ticket to a staff member who will validate your ticket with the validation machine located by the register.

Join us for the RETURN OF IN PERSON meetups; Join our Slack and introduce yourself in our #DTLA channel! Free parking is usually available earlier in the meetup time, but there are paid structures and free parking along the side streets. Seating can be limited, so the earlier you arrive, the better chance you'll find a free parking spot on the street and a seat with a chair back. We try to be as accommodating as the venue allows us, but we are operating on a "first come, first serve" basis. --- Join our weekly Sunday meetup to work on projects, learn and socialize together! There are no formal lesson plans or teachers, but we're all here to help one another. Beginners are always welcome! LearnTeachCode resource page: Join our community Discord server: Join our community Slack group: Check out all other upcoming events: As a participant, make sure to read and follow the LTC Code of Conduct: ====================What to bring: === Your coding device of choice (but probably not your home desktop)! Any books, pen/paper, whiteboards, or whatever you need to study or work. Your curiosity and excitement for learning, teaching, and coding with new friends! ======================================== Want to get more involved? We always need more help! You can help with or host a study group, provide mentorship, or volunteer for other fun stuff. Let us know on Discord, in Slack or speak to one of the meeting hosts in person!

The Afters, Part 1 An unofficial part one of two evening gatherings where the community-building and vibes keep rolling late-night. Join us on the rooftop at LOST in Downtown LA. Skyline views, a fire pit, a cash bar, and the sharpest minds all in one place. Open to ticketed attendees only. Badge required for entry. Evening pass holders will be admitted with wristbands. Cash bar. Please note: See-through clothing, political statements, and foul language are strictly prohibited.

From Microgravity to Market: Building the In-Space Economy As part of SoCal Deep Tech Week 2026, Outpost, Sophia Space, Aero X Ventures, and Moonshots Capital are inviting leaders across the space ecosystem to explore what it will take to turn in-space production from technical possibility into a functioning market. The conversation will examine how data, products, and cargo will move reliably between orbit and customers on Earth; and what levels of reliability, demand, and unit economics exist now signaling durable, investable industries. Moderator: Chris Pimentel, Mayor of El Segundo and former Marine Panelists: Jason Dunn, co-founder & CEO, OutpostPioneer of in-space manufacturing, inventor of in-space 3D printers. Co-founder of Made In Space (acq., IPO as NYSE:RDW). Rob DeMillo, Sophia Space CEO & Cofounder9x founder, ex-JPL, Lincoln Labs, CTO Nimble Collective (sold to AMZN) David Mounts Gonzales, Founder, Chairman, Aero X Ventures.Former Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Supply Chain for Domino’s Pizza, Inc., and a 23-year tenure at UPS including Chief Financial Officer, UPS Supply Chain Solutions, and Vice President of Mergers and Acquisitions. Agenda 10:00 AM — Registration & Networking 11:00 AM — Welcome Remarks 11:10 AM — Panel Discussion 11:45 AM — Q&A 12:00 PM — Event Concludes Hosted in Playa Vista, CA This event is part of SoCal Deep Tech Week 2026, a week of events hosted by VCs, startups, corporates, universities, and labs to build community in the dual-use and deep tech ecosystem in Southern California. Space is limited and attendance is subject to approval.

"Your communication is a reflection of your life." You will not leave the same person who walked in the room. BECOME THE SPEAKER EVERYONE REMEMBERS Join Internationally renowned celebrity communication coach Bernard Hiller for an exclusive transformational workshop designed to help you become a communicator people trust, remember, and follow. This is not another public speaking seminar. This is an inner active experience that will help you unlock your authentic voice, passion, emotions, confidence and gifts by transforming the one thing every audience responds to first...YOU. Because extraordinary communication isn't created by better words. It's created by becoming a better messenger. In this workshop you will discover how to: Master the techniques used by super star actors, performers, and presenters to captivate any audience. Develop your authenticity, charisma, and personal power through transformational exercises. Command the room before you speak. Your body and energy communicate long before your words do. Discover what every audience is truly waiting for—and how to give it to them. Speak from your heart to create trust, influence, and genuine human connection. Break through fear, self-doubt, and limiting beliefs that have been holding you back. Raise the emotional stakes so every word carries meaning, purpose, and impact. Move people to think differently, and take meaningful action. You'll discover that becoming a powerful speaker isn't about learning how to speak better. It's about becoming someone worth listening to. *It's important to please bring a notebook and a pen. (old school) no need to bring computer. Wear very comfortable clothes. WATCH: 🔗 Transformational Effects Workshop Outline An immersive transformational experience designed to help you become a communicator people trust, remember, and follow. 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | The Secrets of Extraordinary Communicators Discover the communication techniques used by world-class performers, entrepreneurs, a