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.
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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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Tech Beach Party 10/17/26
Junipero Beach, Junipero Beach, 1 Junipero Ave, Long Beach, CA 90803, USA, Long Beach, CA, USAs a finale for Tech Week in Long Beach, Tech by the Beach and Tech Link Up are hosting a party on the beach!
RSVP using the link - https://partiful.com/e/TEJ7mkOZKeHIbOPw2zKn
This event is particularly exciting as they are bringing together several of the groups that make the Long Beach and OC tech scene great!
Join them Saturday, October 17 from 12:00PM to 2:00PM at Junipero Beach, 1 Junipero Ave, Long Beach, CA 90803.
All roles are welcome, and they will be celebrating the budding tech scene in their area.
They will be providing light refreshments and snacks, but please feel free to bring food or purchase at the nearby Saltwater Deck or the nearby food trucks!
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
5 attendees
OC Tech Week 10/19/26 - 10/24/26
Orange County, Orange County, CA, USA, CA, USOrange County stands at a defining moment.
RSVP using the link - https://octechweek.com/
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.”
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
6 attendees
OCTW Global Trade Summit 10/20/26
Karma Automotive HQ, 9950 Jeronimo Rd., Irvine, CA, USConnect with International Trade Leaders and Capital
RSVP using the link - https://www.iiconnections.com/event-details-1/global-trade-summit
New for OC Tech Week 2026: The Global Trade Summit is the premier gathering where international diplomacy, foreign direct investment, and global markets intersect with Orange County's most promising companies.
Join them Tuesday, October 20 from 10:45AM to 4:00PM at the Karma Automotive HQ, 9950 Jeronimo Rd., Irvine, CA 92618.
Attendees will gain direct insights into cross-border trade opportunities across high-growth sectors, including MedTech, Life Sciences, Gaming, Technology, and Energy.
The program features expert panels, the OC Innovation Showcase featuring leading local startups, an included lunch, and an exclusive post-event hosted reception with delegates and global investors.
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
5 attendees
17th Annual Energy Event 10/22/26
UCI Beall Applied Innovation, 5270 California Ave, # 100, Irvine, CA, USPowering What Comes Next
RSVP using the link - https://sustainsocal.org/event/energy-17/
Energy demand is accelerating. Infrastructure is being tested. New technologies, policies and investments are reshaping how energy is generated, delivered and consumed.
Join Sustain SoCal Thursday, October 22 from 9:00AM to 6:30PM at UCI Beall Applied Innovation, 5270 California Ave, # 100, Irvine, CA 92617.
Sustain SoCal’s 17th Annual Energy Event brings together leaders from across the energy ecosystem to examine what it will take to build a more reliable, affordable, resilient and sustainable energy future.
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
5 attendees
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