About us
OC Tech is a community of technology professionals in Orange County, California. With a network of nearly 8,000 members, the group provides a fun and supportive environment for embracing the startup culture, making new friends, finding investors, investing in companies, learning about cutting-edge technology, and generally being a good human being.
See ALL the startup events in Orange County at https://OCStartupCouncil.org
Whether you're just beginning your startup journey or are a seasoned serial tech entrepreneur, there's something for everyone. OC Tech hosts a variety of events focused on tech and entrepreneurship, including educational panels, industry-relevant speaker series, social events for networking, and more.
Startups in the group's network have raised tens of millions of dollars, and speakers have come from virtually every industry, including AI, Virtual Reality, Blockchain, Web3, Nutrition, Information Technology, SaaS, and even Wine Making!
The group's mission is to connect entrepreneurs with investors, students with mentors, and job seekers with employers, creating a vibrant community of like-minded individuals who are driving the future of technology in Orange County.
If this sounds like a group for you, then join us, and we will see you at our next event.
Upcoming events
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Driving Mobility 13 4/21/26
UCI Beall Applied Innovation, Irvine, CA, USIn Collaboration with OC Innovation Week
RSVP using the link - https://sustainsocal.org/event/driving-mobility-13/
Join the Sustain Southern California Expo!
Join them Tuesday, April 21 from 1:00PM to 7:00PM at UCI Beall Applied Innovation, 5270 California Ave # 100, Irvine, CA 92617.
Celebrate thirteen years of mobility solutions! Their signature Transportation event, Driving Mobility, is an ecosystem favorite.
Want more events? Please see the full OC Startup Events Calendar here.
And, get startup events emailed to you automatically by joining the Free Startup Events Email List here: https://www.ocstartupcouncil.org/startup-news
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IIT2026 4/22/26-4/25/26
Long Beach Convention Center, 300 E Ocesn Blvd, Long Beach, CA, USInnovate, Ignite, Thrive at IIT 2026 Next Week
RSVP using the link - https://www.iit2026.org/register
Celebrating 75 years of excellence, the IIT2026 Conference is a historic global gathering of visionaries, entrepreneurs, technologists, and changemakers - right here in Southern California!
Join them Wednesday, April 22 to Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 9:00AM to 12:00PM at Long Beach Convention Center, 300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802. $399 for all three days and $199 for daily passes.
Open to all professionals, this three-day event is your opportunity to connect with over 2,500 leaders from around the world and explore the future of innovation.
From cutting-edge breakthroughs to conversations that spark global impact, IIT2026 is where ideas take flight.
Dive into four powerful tracks - Artificial Intelligence, Health & Sustainability, Investment, and Global Connect - plus keynotes from world leaders, hands-on sessions, and immersive networking.
Get discount on tickets with this promo code: scott10.
One day passes available as well.[ Startup Founders & Investors: Contact OCSC for a new Special Discount for qualified attendees. ]
Want more events? Please see the full OC Startup Events Calendar here.
And, get startup events emailed to you automatically by joining the Free Startup Events Email List here:
https://www.ocstartupcouncil.org/startup-news5 attendees
Survivor™ 13 AI Startup Pitch Competition 4/22/26
The Cove at UCI, Irvine, CA, USThe future is agentic—and it’s happening in Orange County.
RSVP using the link - https://luma.com/survivor
Join Tech Coast Venture Network (TCVN) and presenting sponsor CloneForce for Survivor 13, a high-energy, radically inclusive startup pitch competition taking place during Octane’s OC Innovation Week.Join them Wednesday, April 22 from 5:00PM to 9:00PM at The Cove at UC Irvine, 5270 California Ave #100, Irvine, CA 92617.
This year’s theme: Agentic AI—featuring founders building autonomous systems, multi-agent workflows, and the next generation of scalable AI platforms. We’re entering the era of the “1p1b” founder (one person, billion-dollar company), and this is where that future takes center stage.
Save 50% off tickets with this promo code: AGENTIC50
Want more events? Please see the full OC Startup Events Calendar here.
And, get startup events emailed to you automatically by joining the Free Startup Events Email List here: https://www.ocstartupcouncil.org/startup-news
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Breaking Barriers: Streamlining Business in Irvine 4/23/26
Los Olivos Community Center, 101 Alfonso Dr, Irvine, CA, USLooking to start, expand, or relocate your business in Irvine?
Join City leaders and industry experts for an engaging discussion on navigating regulatory processes in one of the nation’s most dynamic economies!
RSVP using the link - https://luma.com/v5wd24b8
Join them Thursday, April 23 from 9:00AM to 11:00AM at Los Olivos Community Center, 101 Alfonso, Irvine, CA 92618.
Attendees will gain practical insights into the City of Irvine’s licensing, planning, and permitting processes to help move projects forward more efficiently. Participants will also learn about the Irvine Navigator Program, a concierge-style service designed to help streamline processes and accelerate growth for companies in Irvine’s priority innovation industries, including Healthcare Innovation & MedTech, Enabling and Creative Technologies, Next-Generation Defense, and Clean Energy & Sustainability.
This complimentary event requires advance registration.
Want more events? Please see the full OC Startup Events Calendar here.
And, get startup events emailed to you automatically by joining the Free Startup Events Email List here: https://www.ocstartupcouncil.org/startup-news
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Past events
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