Monday, October 19, 2026 - Saturday, October 24, 2026
Orange County, CA
OC Tech Week 2026
Orange County’s technology ecosystem is ready for you!
OC possesses world-class universities, a deep capital base, and industry leadership spanning MedTech, Clean Energy, Aesthetics, Gaming, Software, Defense Technology, and more..
Come visit Monday, October 19 to Saturday, October 24 at events all across Orange County, California.
Following the natural tech circuit from Silicon Valley down through LA Tech Week, Orange County is opening its doors to invite 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 OC’s iconic coastline and university corridors to industrial and creative epicenters of Irvine, Anaheim, Newport Beach, and beyond.
OC Tech Week 2026 is that voice.
Aligned with the Innovation Blueprint
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:
Healthcare Innovation & MedTech
Pioneering advancements and expanding clinical impact.
Enabling & Creative Technologies
Driving the future of gaming, AR/VR, and digital media.
High-Tech, Life Sciences, & Sustainability
Scaling Defense Tech, clean energy, and advanced R&D.
A Snapshot of the 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:
10/19 (Daytime) - The Pitch Masters
Deal Flow Golf Series by Inov8 Capital, hosted by OG Arabian Prince.
10/19 (Evening) - OCTW Official Opening Ceremony (more info soon)
Week-opening program featuring keynote speakers.
10/19 (5:00PM -6:30PM) - The Future They Are Building: Innovating with Human-Centered AI (more info soon)
10/20 - Global Trade Summit (more info soon)
Hosted by International Impact Connections. Consul Generals and trade offices from 12+ countries discuss foreign direct investment and global opportunities.
10/21 (3:00PM - 5:00PM) - OC Female Hypergrowth Leaders
Hosted by WenInDoubt brings founders, executives, and operators for candid conversations on scaling, navigating, and building high-impact businesses.
10/21 - Best of the Best
Hosted by TCA & Alliance for SoCal Innovation. SoCal’s premier startup pitch showcase.
10/21 - Innovation Yacht Reception
Hosted by Peach Score.
10/21 - Agentic Harness, Frontier Transformation and Al Readiness
Hosted by Microsoft Innovation Hub.
10/22 - 17th Annual Energy Summit
Hosted by Sustain SoCal.
10/22 (8:00AM - 10:00AM) - Rise & Shine: Jamboree Executive Coffee Circle
Hosted by WenInDoubt, a small, invitation-only coffee for senior executives.
10/22 (5:00PM -8:00PM) - MasterMinds Startup Accelerator Workshop
Hosted by the Orange County Startup Council, workshops to help early stage technology, life sciences, and software entrepreneurs.
Get MasterMinds Tickets here: https://luma.com/ih64l321
10/23 (6:00PM - 8:00PM) - Marketing Agency Intelligence Roundtable: What Happens When AI Becomes Infrastructure?
Hosted by COR AI, a focused round table for marketing agency leaders on how AI is reshaping strategy.
10/24 (8:00AM - 10:00AM) - OCTW Cars and Coffee
Hosted by The Finnish Line, an exclusive event for super car owners in OC.
10/24 - SoCal Celebrates
Hosted by Cal State Fullerton, Chapman University, and Concordia University, Student innovation showcase.
10/24 - Closing Ceremony & Concert (more info soon)
Week-closing celebration to send off OC Tech Week.
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