The SoCal Deep Tech Symposium 2026

Event details Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM Location: El Segundo @ THE BR-DGE - 777 S. Aviation Blvd., Ste. 210, El Segundo, CA 90245 Cost: 60 Type: Lecture / Talk / Workshop Campus: Other Location Department: Research Strategy and Development Audience: Alumni, Faculty/Staff, Neighbors About this event Connect with Deep Tech innovators and investors at the 3rd Annual SoCal Deep Tech Symposium in El Segundo. Sponsored by KPPB, Sunstone Management, and Caltech. What to know: The SoCal Deep Tech Symposium gathers over 130 top corporate leaders, government representatives, startup founders, and early-stage investors in fields such as Aerospace & Defense, Advanced Manufacturing & Robotics, Autonomous Mobility, Renewable Energy, AI and more. Get a glimpse of the future and what’s getting funded today: See startup founders quick pitch then respond to in-depth Q&A from a panel of investors and subject matter experts. We begin with the First Look SoCal Deep Tech Innovation Showcase which features very early stage startups commercializing IP created at top research universities throughout Southern California. This is your opportunity to get a glimpse of tomorrow’s tech before it hits the market. The second showcase will feature early stage Deep Tech startups seeking Seed and Series A funding who are referred from the region’s top accelerator programs and ecosystem support organizations. An investor panel will provide further insights into fundraising in today’s deep tech sector. Official event details: https://calendar.usc.edu/event/the-socal-deep-tech-symposium-2026