The nonprofit American Friends of Tel Aviv University announced June 15 and 16 as the dates for their second IDEAS Los Angeles Conference to be held in Santa Monica, CA. The conference is focused on technology in media, entertainment, lifestyle and health in Israel. Last year, more than 700 participants attended the conference’s lectures, panel discussions, workshops, and startup demos.

The two-day conference provides attendees with the opportunity to tailor their itineraries to hear dozens of speakers from technology entrepreneurs, filmmakers and CEOs who will address a range of topics on the future of digital of technology.

“We are thrilled to bring together dynamic thought-leaders and startups from the world’s most innovative cities, offering engaging presentations and networking opportunities that attendees will not want to miss,” said David Dorfman, Executive Director of IDEAS LA.

IDEAS LA represents a confluence of the Los Angeles, Silicon Valley and Tel Aviv entrepreneurial communities. It’s part of a larger project by American Friends of Tel Aviv University to build a community of business leaders, futurists and entrepreneurs. According to Dorfman, IDEAS LA (Israel, Digital, Entrepreneurs, Arts, and Science) offers a unique gathering of ideas in a fun and interactive setting that is sure to inspire all of us to think deeply and more creatively as we look at the future of digital technology.”

March 7, 2016