May 10–14, 2027 / Orange County, CA
OC Innovation
Week
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.
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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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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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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