Events
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From expert workshops and founder roundtables to networking events and pitch opportunities, discover programs designed to help entrepreneurs build, scale, and succeed.
Long Beach Tech Week
September 28–October 1, 2026
Long Beach Tech Week is a multi-day celebration of innovation that brings together entrepreneurs, startup founders, investors, business leaders, tech experts, educators, and civic leaders to connect, learn, and collaborate. The event highlights Long Beach’s growing innovation ecosystem across key industries including logistics, transportation and supply chain, aerospace and space technology, energy and sustainability, health technology, and other emerging sectors, creating opportunities to showcase ideas, build partnerships, and accelerate economic growth.
The week runs from an opening reception at our new tech hub through a day of founder programming and the 3rd Annual LBA Investors & Founders Summit, where four honorees are recognised. See the full schedule, honorees and sponsorship opportunities on our Tech Week page.
Building an AI-Ready Trusted Business
A three-part learning journey
SESSION 1: Purpose, People, and AI — Building the Foundation of a Trusted Business
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 10:00–11:30 AM PT (Via Zoom)
SESSION 2: Good for Business — Investing in People and AI as Workforce Capacity
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM PT (Via Zoom)
SESSION 3: Authority Positioning and Strategic Visibility to Yield Market Trust
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 12:00–2:00 PM PT (Via Zoom)
Join the Long Beach Accelerator for a three-part series designed to help small business owners strengthen how they operate, compete, and grow. Across three sessions, participants explore how purpose, people, leadership, AI, and strategic visibility work together to build a stronger, more trusted business.
Rene Redwood is a recognised leader in advancing equity, inclusive workplace culture, and strategic initiatives that drive results. She brings decades of experience helping organizations build trust, leverage human potential, and create a lasting advantage in the marketplace.
Contracting & Procurement Readiness Series
Implementation Lab 2
Prepare, Plan, and Position Your Business for Success
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 4:00–5:30 PM PT (Via Zoom)
A hands-on virtual session to help you apply key concepts from Session 2 and take practical steps toward pursuing and winning contracting opportunities. In this lab you will apply tools and frameworks from Session 2 to your business, evaluate real opportunities and key requirements, strengthen your approach to proposal strategy, pricing, and teaming, and identify next steps to prepare and perform successfully.
Ronda Jackson is a business adviser, speaker, author, and entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience in business development, procurement, strategic planning, and entrepreneurship. As an LBA Business Adviser, she helps business owners navigate contracting opportunities, strengthen operations, and prepare for sustainable growth.