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:
Inov8 VC’s Golf Tournament with OG Arabian Prince (NWA) & the Official Opening Ceremony.
Global Trade Summit featuring leadership from over 8 participating countries.
High-stakes TiE SoCal / TCA Pitch Competition & Peach Score Sunset Yacht Event in Newport Harbor.
Sustain SoCal’s Energy Summit & US Mayoral Smart Cities Roundtable.
Spotlighting Gaming, Creative Tech, and NextGen Defense Technology.
OCTW Cars & Coffee, “SoCal Celebrates” with Chapman University & CSUF, culminating in the Closing Ceremony & Concert.
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
