It’s possible that our kids will see the dawn of the 22nd century. It's closer than you think.

November 12-13 | LA Waterfront

SUMMIT

Conversations
Keynotes
IGNITE22 Challenge

SHOWCASE

Tabletop Expo
Investor Pitches

FESTIVAL

Tech Demos
Entertainment
Food

SESSIONS

Expert Insights
Startup Storytelling
Investor Meetings

At IGNITE22 entrepreneurs meet investors; corporate leaders discover emerging technologies; and researchers learn about market opportunities for their scientific discoveries. It’s a place to break down silos and engage with passionate tech innovators from across industry sectors and around the world. And most importantly, IGNITE22 is a celebration and a gathering of individuals who are shaping the 22nd century!

Conversations Shaping the Future

#BLUETECH

WHEN A FISH HITS YOUR EYE... THAT'S A MORAY

Bluetech brings together enabling technology from AI, water and energy, biotech and life sciences; to aerospace, logistics and more. Check out the entrepreneur ecosystem focused on all things ocean.

#FUTUREFOOD

WHAT'S THE MATTER COLONEL SANDERS... CHICK'N?

Lab-to-table, cellular aquaculture, vertical farming? Listen in on this lively conversation considering how we think about feeding the planet, not just the technology that enables this new reality.

#SMARTINDUSTRY

THESE AREN'T THE DROIDS YOU'RE LOOKING FOR

IIoT, smart cities, robotics, machine learning, AI, AR/VR. Do androids dream of electric sheep? How do we build a thriving connected future for humans and bots alike? What will work look like in the 22nd century?

LA Waterfront

Set against the backdrop of the Port of Los Angeles, the LA Waterfront features marinas and beaches, museums and historical landmarks, open spaces and an eclectic art scene.
6th Street

Home to First Thursday Art Walk, Friday Farmers Market and Fleet Week, 6th Street is the epitome of artist community meets historic port town and an authentic blend of old and new.
AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles

Take a tour of AltaSea, a 35-acre urban ocean campus where ocean science meets business, education and community.
Warner Grand Theatre

This 1931 movie palace is a thriving 1500-seat performing arts center and the setting for the Summit and IGNITE22 Challenge Finals
Space455

Investor-only pitches, funder-founder meetings, and the VIP Lounge at San Pedro’s only coworking space
Arches on 6th

With high open ceilings and concrete floors, the building offers 10,000 sq.ft of industrial creative space for tech exhibits and demos.