StrictlyVC will stage its first Los Angeles edition on June 18 at The Aerospace Corporation campus in El Segundo. The invite‑only gathering targets investors, founders and executives seeking direct insight into frontier tech and venture capital trends. The lineup promises early insight into funding trends. By locating the event in a defense‑focused research hub, organizers signal a shift toward hard‑tech and AI‑driven opportunities.

Opening remarks come from Ethan Thornton, founder of Mach Industries, who will outline how autonomous systems and rapid manufacturing are reshaping defense procurement. A follow‑up panel features Delian Asparouhov of Founders Fund alongside Saif Khawaja of Shinkei Systems, discussing the migration of AI from software to physical robotics and the capital required to scale such hardware breakthroughs. They will also field audience questions.

Beyond the stage, the event’s value lies in unscripted conversations that connect capital with the engineers building the next generation of defense and AI hardware. Attendees can translate those dialogues into deal pipelines or strategic partnerships, reinforcing Los Angeles’ emergence as a hub for hard‑tech venture activity. Such connections often translate into immediate deals. Registration closes soon, and seats are limited.