Silicon Beach Fest is back to the beach this week from June 19 – 22 with ROC and Cross Campus in Santa Monica as the primary event location. SBF started a year ago  at venues in Venice and Santa Monica and the second in Hollywood. SBF is the largest startup tech entertainment focused festival in Los Angeles and features, panels, parties, hackathon, demo day, startup showcase, and more events, including the opening party at the Viceroy Hotel on Wednesday night, June 19.  make sure to register so you don’t miss any of the events. Use discount code DLA15 for 15% off! Register Silicon Beach Fest >

The Abbot Kinney First Fridays Blog, a startup located in Venice,  is covering the SBF and has some recommendations for the many great SBF events this week! See below! More Silicon Beach Events, Mixers, Coworking Spaces!

Silicon Beach Coworking Spaces: Get the Best Rates!
For those attending the conference you’ll get the opportunity to see ROC and Cross Campus, two of many coworking spaces in Silicon Beach. If you’re looking for a  space to work, the AKFF Blog has partnered with Your Office Agent to get the best rates! Email Janet for Best Rates on Co-working/Office Spaces >

Email Janet for FREE Work Space Fridays >

Silicon Beach Mixer July 1: Register Here!
Mixer  at a hip location in Santa Monica that’s FEE, starting at 6:30pm.
Email Janet for  details on the Mixer >

Also this Week: Venice Art Crawl, Thursday June 20Head over to Venice for this FREE art event featuring local artists at a variety of venues centered near the Boardwalk aka Ocean Front Walk, starting around 6:00pm – 10:00pm.

Silicon Beach Fest: Parties and Events Recommendations

Opening Night Party at The Viceroy –  Wednesday, June 19: This must attend event is a great way to network in a fabulous hotel close to the beach. VIP party is from 5 – 7:00pm and general party from 7 – 10:00pm.

Party at Santa Monica Place – Thursday, June 20 in the courtyard for all event attendees from 6:30pm – 9:30pm with cocktails from New Amsterdam Vodka!
Panels & Presentations:  Thursday, June 20
Content Marketing: Distribution and Monetization 10:00am – 12:00pm @ Cross Campus
Meet the Accelerators 10:00am – 12:00pm @ ROC
Meet the VC’s 12:00pm – 2:00pm @ ROC
Social Advertising and Measurement 12:00pm – 2:00pm @ Cross Campus
Are you Future Friendly: Responsive Design Now 2:00pm – 4:00pm @ Cross Campus
What Makes Silcon Beach a Global Tech Hub? 4:00pm – 6:00pm @ ROC

Panels & Presentations:  Friday, June 21
PR for Startups: 10:00am – 12:00pm @ ROC we all need this one – get on over there!
Startup Village: 10:00am – 6:00pm @ ROC Visit Sponsor tables
Noon Keynote: 11:30am – 12:00pm @ Cross Campus Nely Galan, Galan Entertainment and former President, Telemundo
Branded and Premium Content 12:00pm – 2:00pm @ ROC

It’s All About Venice!