laventure

LAventure is a multi-disciplinary festival held in Los Angeles that focuses on entrepreneurship, media, technology, and the arts. The event brings together founders, investors, creators, and audiences for a program of startup pitches, keynote talks, panels, screenings, performances, and workshops.

LAventure originated in the early 2010s as a local meetup and evolved into an annual festival organized by a nonprofit alliance of industry groups and venues. It aims to foster cross-sector collaboration between technology and creative communities in Southern California, offering mentorship and networking opportunities to early-stage ventures.

The festival program typically includes a flagship startup competition with finalist pitches, industry tracks such as media technology, gaming, and sustainability, as well as masterclasses, expo spaces, film screenings, and live performances.

LAventure is considered a notable platform for emerging ventures seeking visibility in the Los Angeles market, attracting attendees from local and international communities—entrepreneurs, investors, producers, and media professionals. It contributes to the region’s reputation as a hub for innovation and culture.

See also: tech festival, film festival, startup conference in Los Angeles.