Venable partner Kaitlin Kines was honored to serve as a judge at Octane's 2026 High Tech Innovation Awards (HTA) in the Best Emerging Disruptor and Best Consumer Tech Innovator categories on September 24, helping recognize the entrepreneurs, founders, and companies driving innovation across Southern California.
On Judging Day (August 5), Kaitlin met with several finalist companies to hear about the groundbreaking technologies and ideas they're bringing to market and collaborated with an outstanding panel of judges to select this year's category winners.
Kaitlin celebrated the winners at the 2026 High Tech Innovation Awards Gala on September 24 in Orange County.