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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2026 America's Seed Fund Week 5/12/26 - 5/14/26
·OnlineOnlineAmerica's Seed Fund Week is a free, virtual event that connects entrepreneurs with the country's largest source of early-stage research and development (R&D) funding.
RSVP using the link - https://www.americasseedfund.us/america-s-seed-fund-week
What Is America's Seed Fund? America's Seed Fund awards over $5 billion annually in non-dilutive funding through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.
Join them Tuesday, May 12 to Thursday, May 14, 2026 from 9:30AM to 2:00PM online.
Small businesses use this critical funding to develop their technologies and get them to market.
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-news6 attendees
SABPA OC/LA 18th Annual Biomedical Forum 5/16/26
Beckman Center, 100 Academy, Irvine, CA, USReimagining the Biomedical Frontier: Innovation, AI, and the Power of Entrepreneurship
RSVP using the link - https://sabpa.org/member/event.php?id=100159
SABPA OC/LA proudly presents the 18th Biomedical Forum, spotlighting the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) across drug discovery, advanced therapeutics, medical devices, and healthcare systems.
Join them Saturday, May 16 from 8:00AM to 5:00PM at Beckman Center of the National Academies of Sciences & Engineering, 100 Academy, Irvine, CA 92617.
This year’s program focuses on Innovation, AI, and the Power of Entrepreneurship, highlighting how emerging technologies are shaping the future of medicine and life sciences.
The forum brings together life science entrepreneurs, industry leaders, investors, scientists, and cross-functional professionals to share insights, foster collaboration, and strengthen the biotechnology and life sciences ecosystem in Southern California and beyond. Join them for a dynamic day of learning, cutting-edge innovation, and meaningful networking!
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 CTO Talks Presents: Deploying AI Agents At Enterprise Scale 5/21/26
Back Bay Conference Center, 3415 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA, USAI agents are moving fast. Most teams are still figuring out the pilot stage while a few are already running them in production at scale.
RSVP using the link - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oc-cto-talks-presents-deploying-ai-agents-at-enterprise-scale-tickets-1987953178471
This is your chance to hear directly from two of those leaders.
Join them Thursday, May 21 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at Back Bay Conference Center, 3415 Michelson Drive, #2nd Floor Irvine, CA 92612.
James Lin, Head of AI/ML Innovation at Experian, productizes Generative AI into enterprise-scale solutions, with a focus on agentic systems that orchestrate multi-step workflows for high-stakes business outcomes. A Yale School of Management alumnus, James has shared his insights at the Databricks Data + AI Summit and the Generative AI Summit Los Angeles.
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
TechCon SoCal 5/22/26-5/23/26
San Diego State University, 6075 Aztec Circle Dr., San Diego, CA, USTechCon Global is a mission-driven platform connects the world’s boldest entrepreneurs, top investors, and visionary industry leaders through high-impact events.
RSVP using the link - https://events.com/r/en_US/registration/techcon-socal-2026-san-diego-may-979316
TechCon Global is pleased to announce TechCon SoCal 2026, one of the fastest-growing conferences focused on investment, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
Join them Friday, May 22 to Saturday, May 23, 2026 from 8:00AM to 5:00PM at San Diego State University, 6075 Aztec Circle Dr, San Diego, CA 92182.
These events feature over 150 speakers and attract more than 1,000 attendees, including leading venture capitalists, CXOs, and founders from across the country. The event focuses on the latest trends, advancements, and challenges across the technology landscape, including Life Sciences, Digital Health, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Semiconductors.
Get discount with this promo code: SOCAL26K4STCOUN.
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-news13 attendees
Past events
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