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Top Summer Conventions Held In Los Angeles This Summer

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Los Angeles is one of the nation's most popular cities when it comes to the group conventions. The summer of 2016 offers a variety of conventions ranging in themes from entertainment to electronics, with vendors and experts gearing up to present the latest technology-based products to consumers. These conventions include specialized educational panels and colorful interactive displays that highlight the theme of each expo. Here are some of the top group conventions set to take place in the summer of 2016 in the city of Los Angeles.

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TECHSPO LA 2016 Technology Expo
Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
1700 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica,CA 90401
www.techspo.co/la
Date: June 13 to 16, 2016

TECHSPO LA is one of the city's most popular technology expos, featuring futuristic and innovative gadgets and products to sample and view on display. This year's convention is scheduled to take place at Santa Monica's Loews Hotel. Technology displays will feature quality brand manufacturers and new advancements in technology in mobile, internet and other usable products and gadgets. During the convention, the 2016 Digital Technology conference by Digimarcon West will provide networking and learning opportunities.

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ANIME Expo 2016
Los Angeles Convention Center
1201 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
www.anime-expo.org
Date: July 1 to July 4, 2016

The Anime Expo 2016 is set to kick off July 1 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. This event is open to children and adults. Anime fans from across the nation are scheduled to fly in to attend this power-packed expo that includes costumed anime mascots, videos and artistic displays celebrating popular anime characters, manga and more.The producers of the event are members of the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation.

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Entertainment Software Expo
Los Angeles Convention Center
1201 South Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
www.e3expo.com
Date: June 14, 2016 from 12pm to 6pm; June 15 & 16, 2016 from 10am to 6pm

The Entertainment Software Expo is one of L.A.'s largest electronic expos, specializing in the latest technological innovations in computers, videos and mobile games. As the world's premiere trade show for video and mobile games, computers, and related products, E3 will be filled with tnes of thousands of the best and brightest in the industry, including the most innovative professionals in the interactive entertainment industry. For three exciting days, cutting-edge companies, groundbreaking new technologies and never-before-seen products will be shown. The show kicks off at noon on June 14 and ends on Thursday, June 16th.

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Dwell on Design
Los Angeles Convention Center
1201 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015
la.dwellondesign.com
Date: June 24 to 26, 2016

Dwell on Design is an expo that presents the latest electronic technologies related to contemporary residential designs, architecture and smart home innovations. This expo focuses on the current smart home and energy efficient designer products. Panel discussions, product displays and a wide range of manufacturers will be on site displaying new products and offering brochures for guests and attendees.

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The Bank Sale Clothing Expo
The Reef Expo Hall
1933 S. Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 9007
www.thebanksale.com
Date: June 11, 2016 at 11 am

The Bank Sale Clothing Expo is a networking event where top fashion designers meet with potential designers to share tips on the methods of ho to launch a fashion career, along with street fashion tips for today's market. This year's official exhibitors include Heisman Legends, Bodie Clothing, Shyne Apparel, Creme Clothing.

Belinda Ware is a Hollywood Insider news journalist who finds herself in the right place at the right time covering celebrity news, pop culture, opinion pieces and general breaking news stories on the latest trends in popular news. Her hobbies include golf, chess and world travel. Read more on Examiner.com.
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