May 10–14, 2027 / Orange County, CA

OC Innovation
Week

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TUE

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WED

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FRI

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About OC Innovation Week

Nestled in the heart of Orange County, OC Innovation Week is the premier gathering for visionaries seeking to explore and invest in the region’s cutting-edge creations.

150+

Investors

1K+

Attendees

80+

Pitches

30+

Sessions

May 10—14

2027 Featured Events

Mon

10

May 10 · UCI Beall Applied Innovation

Born in California

Born in California® demo days feature the University of California’s most investment-worthy startups seeking Seed and Series A investors.

Tue

11

May 11 · UCI Beall Applied Innovation

WLO Summit

The Forum features insightful presentations, invigorating experiences, and a reception to build connections.

Wed

12

May 12 · UCI Beall Applied Innovation

Innovators & Investors Forum

Market insight, candid investor perspective, and the companies worth paying attention to right now.

Thu

13

May 13 · UCI Beall Applied Innovation

Tech Innovation Forum

Industry leaders share insights shaping the tech landscape.

Fri

14

May 14 · UCI Beall Applied Innovation

Deep Tech Alliance

In collaboration with

Why attend?

Join us to dive into the vibrant tech and innovation landscape, connecting with forward-thinking leaders and witnessing firsthand the best of OC’s ingenuity.

As a pivotal part of the pipeline, OC Innovation Week is where aspirations meet innovation, fostering connections and unveiling the transformative ideas poised to shape the industry. Be at the forefront of progress, celebrating accomplishments and fueling the future of innovation.

Founders & Entrepreneurs

Pitch

Present your ideas on stage in front of investors & strategics.

Tech innovators, investors, and you

Attend

Get ready to watch, learn, and network with the industry’s best.

Sponsors & Partners

Host

Want to host an event at OC Innovation Week?

Recaps & news

OCIW 2026 – In Case You Missed It Recap

April 20–23, 2026, Irvine, CA — Set across Orange County’s leading innovation hubs, OCIW 2026 brought together founders, investors, executives, policymakers, and emerging talent for four days of high-impact conversations…

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IRVINE, CA – Octane’s Tech Innovation Forum, May 8, 2025, at AV Irvine. Photo by © Octane/Michael Baker

OC Innovation Week 2025: The Highlights, The Impact, The Future

May 14, 2025, Orange County, CA — From intimate networking sessions over coffee to deep dives into AI, hard tech, capital, and resilience, OC Innovation Week delivered a bold vision for the future of innovation…

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IRVINE, CA – Keynote- Marques McCammon, CEO, Karma Automotive at Octane’s Tech Innovation Forum, May 8, 2025, at AV Irvine. Photo by © Octane/Michael Baker

Marques McCammon, President of Karma Automotive to Keynote Tech Innovation Forum 2025

Innovation, luxury, and performance—reimagined in Orange County. Tech Innovation Forum 2025 is proud to announce Marques McCammon, President of Karma Automotive, as this year’s keynote speaker…

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OC Innovation Week 2024: Celebrating Innovation and Collaboration in Orange County

Octane, in collaboration with UCI, the Orange County Business Council (OCBC), and the Orange County innovation ecosystem, successfully brought back the highly anticipated OC Innovation Week…

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