Orange County Unveils OC Tech Week 2026

Announcing OC Tech Week 2026: Innovation in Paradise

This October 19–24, 2026, OC Tech Week is a six-day, decentralized celebration of entrepreneurship and technology.

Following the tech events circuit south after LA Tech Week, Orange County is inviting global founders, investors, and innovators to extend their stay in Southern California.

Explore the schedule today at https://octechweek.com.

The week unites builders across all 34 OC cities, spanning their coastline, academic corridors, and industrial epicenters from Irvine to Anaheim.

OC Tech Week serves as a front door welcoming everyone to their regional economy, structurally aligned with the Irvine Innovation Blueprint, including:

Healthcare Innovation and MedTech: Pioneering clinical breakthroughs and expanding patient impact.
Enabling and Creative Technologies: Driving the future of gaming, interactive entertainment, and digital media.
High-Tech, Life Sciences, and Sustainability: Scaling defense technology, clean energy, and advanced R&D.

Learn more about key focus tracks at https://octechweek.com.

A Snapshot of the Week

Dozens of events to include many partner-hosted gatherings are being added regularly. Highlights so far include:

Monday, October 19: Official Opening Ceremony with keynote speakers.
Tuesday, October 20: Global Trade Summit on foreign investment.
Wednesday, October 21: High-stakes startup pitch competition.
Thursday, October 22: The return of MasterMinds OC Startup Accelerator Workshops.

Host Your Own Event

As in previous years, OC Tech Week is built by the community for the community. The calendar is open for local founders, companies, investors, and organizations to host their own gatherings.

You can organize an investor breakfast, an industry panel or office open house, a product demo, a technical workshop, or an evening mixer.

Hosting an official event puts your brand directly in front of thousands of visiting innovators, founders, and venture capitalists. Submitting an event is fast, simple, and gives your session immediate regional visibility.

Submit your event proposal, explore hosting guidelines, and view the latest calendar at https://octechweek.com.