Step into the energy of Irvine Tech Day where founders, investors, and public-private leaders come together to shape what’s next for the City of Innovation.

From the moment doors open, the morning sets the tone for a full day of connection, insight, and opportunity, bringing together the people and ideas driving Irvine’s rapidly growing innovation ecosystem.

Join them Friday, May 8 from 9:00AM to 1:00PM at Irvine Civic Center, Irvine, CA.

Irvine Tech Day | Morning Program

​Step into the energy of Irvine Tech Day where founders, investors, and public-private leaders come together to shape what’s next for the City of Innovation.

• ​9:00 AM — Doors Open at City Hall Chamber
  Arrive early, grab your coffee, and connect with fellow founders, investors, and ecosystem partners before programming begins.

• ​9:30 AM — Fireside Chat
  Kick off the day with a dynamic conversation featuring leaders at the intersection of innovation, capital, and community with guest speakers Professor Imran Currim (UC Irvine Beall Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship) and Ricianne "Chi" Rey (UC Irvine ANTrepreneur Center).

  • ​Expect candid insights on:

    • ​What’s fueling Irvine’s rise as a tech hub

    • ​Where founders and capital are converging next

    • ​How public-private collaboration is accelerating growth

• ​10:00 AM — Opening Remarks
  Hear directly from city leaders and ecosystem builders like Irvine Councilmember William Go, who will highlight the vision, investment, and infrastructure shaping the future of entrepreneurship in Irvine and beyond.

• 10:15 AM - Keynote
  Meet healthcare innovation leader Dr. Percy Lee of the City of Hope.

• ​10:30 AM — Innovation in Irvine
  ​A curated panel of founders, operators, and ecosystem leaders exploring what makes Irvine a unique hub for innovation, led by Jasmine Jiang (SVP of Investment Operations).

  • ​Learn and bring your questions about:

    • ​Building in a competitive innovation ecosystem

    • ​Access to talent, capital, and partnerships

    • ​Why Irvine is becoming a destination for high-growth companies

• ​11:30 AM — Economic Development & Entrepreneurship
  ​This panel explores strategies into how economic development, public-private partnerships, and entrepreneurship come together to drive sustainable business growth, with insights from Dave Coffaro (Greater Irvine Chamber), Councilmember William Go (City of Irvine), Jim Ely (SBDC-OC), and John Keisler (Sunstone).

  • ​Expect perspectives from:

    • ​Public sector leaders

    • ​Economic development experts

    • ​Investors and ecosystem builders

• ​12:30 PM — Networking
  Stay and chat with the community behind Irvine’s momentum. Or swing by the City Hall Piazza and Lobby for the Irvine Tech Day Pop-Up Market to browse innovative products from local startups and meet founders.

Please register here to attend.

Thanks to Sunstone for offering this local startup event, the details, and the graphic!