Orange County stands at a defining moment.

OC possesses world-class universities, a deep capital base, and industry leadership spanning MedTech, Clean Energy, Aesthetics, Gaming, and Defense Technology.

Join TCVN Monday, October 19 to Saturday, October 24 at Orange County, CA.

The 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, TCVN is opening their 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.”

TCVN wants 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, 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 Socal StartUp Council, workshops to help early stage technology, life sciences, and software entrepreneurs.

• 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.

Please register here to attend.

Thanks to Tech Coast Venture Network (TCVN) for offering this local startup event, the details, and the graphic!