We possess world-class universities, a deep capital base, and industry leadership spanning MedTech, Clean Energy, Aesthetics, Gaming, and Defense Technology. Our region has every necessary ingredient to compete among the nation’s top ten startup and innovation hubs—except for one missing piece: a unified voice.
Following the natural tech circuit from Silicon Valley down through LA Tech Week, we are opening our doors and inviting the global tech community, founders, investors, and innovators from around the country and the world, to extend their stay in Southern California and experience “Innovation in Paradise.”
We want to show the world what makes Orange County’s innovation brand truly unique, uniting builders across all 34 cities, from our iconic coastline and university corridors to our industrial and creative epicenters of Irvine, Anaheim, and beyond.
OC Tech Week 2026 is that voice.
Hosted by Tech Coast Venture Network (TCVN), Orange County’s longest-standing founder-first nonprofit, OC Tech Week 2026 is a six-day, radically inclusive, decentralized celebration of entrepreneurship and technology running October 19–24, 2026.
True ecosystem development doesn’t happen in isolation. OC Tech Week is structurally aligned with the strategic industry clusters outlined in the Irvine Innovation Blueprint, serving as a “Front Door” to Orange County’s innovation economy:
Pioneering advancements and expanding clinical impact.
Driving the future of gaming, AR/VR, and digital media.
Scaling Defense Tech, clean energy, and advanced R&D.
The strength of OC Tech Week lies in an ecosystem that shows up together. While partner-hosted events are being added daily, here is a preview of the week:
Hosted by Quantum eMotion bringing together women and men involved in various technology sectors.
The Cove at UCI
EvoNexus joins Anthropic for a major hackathon.
Deal Flow Golf Series by Inov8 Capital, hosted by OG Arabian Prince.
Week-opening program featuring keynote speakers.
Hosted by International Impact Connections. Consul Generals and trade offices from 12+ countries discuss foreign direct investment and global opportunities.
Hosted by WenInDoubt brings founders, executives, and operators for candid conversations on scaling, navigating, and building high-impact businesses.
Hosted by TCA & Alliance for SoCal Innovation. SoCal’s premier startup pitch showcase.
Hosted by Peach Score.
Hosted by Microsoft Innovation Hub.
Hosted by Sustain SoCal.
Hosted by WenInDoubt, a small, invitation-only coffee for senior executives.
Hosted by Socal StartUp Council, workshops to help early stage technology, life sciences, and software entrepreneurs.
Hosted by COR AI, a focused round table for marketing agency leaders on how AI is reshaping strategy.
Hosted by The Finnish Line, an exclusive event for super car owners in OC.
Hosted by Cal State Fullerton, Chapman University, and Concordia University, Student innovation showcase.
Week-closing celebration to send off OC Tech Week.
The strength of OC Tech Week lies in an ecosystem that shows up together. While partner-hosted events are being added daily, here is a preview of the week:
Mon · Oct
OC Tech Week is built by the community, for the community. Whether you are planning a founder breakfast, an investor panel, a rooftop mixer, or an intimate workshop, we invite you to bring your story to our official schedule.
Join us in building Orange County’s premier tech week. Click below to submit your event details, location, and preferred date. (Need a venue or have space to host? Let us know in the form so we can match event hosts with local venue partners.)
To maintain a high-value experience for all attendees, submitted events undergo a brief curation review by our steering committee before being published to the official schedule.
OC Tech Week was created out of a deep passion for our community and a singular purpose: to finally unite Orange County’s most dynamic founders, investors, technologists, and civic leaders under one banner.
This is an open invitation to build the future right here at home. Thank you for your vision, your leadership, and your belief in Orange County’s potential.
Co-Chair, OC Tech Week 2026 Former Mayor, City of Irvine Board Member, TCVN
Co-Chair, OC Tech Week 2026 President, TCVN
Founder & CEO, CRISPx
