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About Irvine Tech Day
Irvine Tech Day Highlights
Why AttendWhy This Event Matters
Innovation community uniting founders, leaders, and builders.More than an event. Irvine Tech Day shows what happens when founders, public leaders, and builders move as one innovation community.
DiscoverDiscover the Ecosystem
Live demos & products.Live demos and new products.
AccelerateAccelerate Growth
Insights from leaders.Actionable insights from leaders.
UniteUnite the Community
Founders & investors.Founders, investors, civic voices.
Fireside Chats
Leaders share insights on building and scaling innovation.Hear directly from leaders across government, healthcare, and innovation as they share insights on building and scaling in today's landscape.
Panel Discussions
Innovation, partnerships, and entrepreneurship in California.Explore key topics including: Innovation in Irvine, Economic Development and Public-Private Partnerships, Entrepreneurship and scaling companies in California.
Impact Days
Thursday • Friday • Saturday
Experiences
Firesides, panels, market, run, finale
Innovation City
Irvine accelerating what is next
Pop-Up Market
Connect with founders, investors, and partners.Discover startups and connect with founders, investors, and partners from the Irvine community.
Irvine Dream Run
Annual charitable event at the Great Park.Join us at the Great Park for our annual charitable event supporting founders and innovators
Pitch Irvine: Grand Finale
Startups pitch for a grand prize on main stage.Startups pitch for a chance at a grand prize with high-impact presentations and forward-looking innovation.
Partners
Trusted organizations and civic leaders helping power Irvine Tech Day.
3-Day Agenda
Three days of curated programming featuring keynotes, panels, networking, and the startup showcase grand finale.
Entrepreneurs Reception
Day 1An invitation-led opening with founders, operators, and civic leadership setting the tone.
Entrepreneurs Reception
An exclusive kickoff gathering for innovators, entrepreneurs, and community leaders.
Tech Day Main Event
Day 2Across 3 Venues
The core day: ideas on stage, movement across venues, and visible startup energy throughout the city.
Fireside Chat
An intimate conversation exploring innovation, leadership, and the future of technology.
Keynote
Key insights from healthcare and innovation leaders.
Panel: Innovation in Irvine
Industry leaders discuss what makes Irvine a unique hub for innovation.
Panel: Economic Development & Entrepreneurship
Exploring strategies for sustainable business growth.
Pop-Up Irvine
Browse innovative products from local startups and meet founders.
Mentor Mixer
Founders connect with experienced mentors for guidance and feedback.
Pitch Irvine: Semi-Finals
Watch promising startups compete for a spot in the Grand Finale. Startups interested in competing can apply here.
Pitch Irvine: Grand Finale
Finalist pitches, community recognition, pop-up market, and awards.
Irvine Dream Run
Day 3Embrace health and wellness at our annual charitable event. Proceeds support startups and entrepreneurship right here in the community.
Irvine Dream Run
Join the community for an energizing 5k and 3k through Irvine's iconic Great Park.
Featured Speakers
Exhibitors
Join us at our startup vendor expo, 'Pop-Up Irvine,' where we're bringing together emerging and scaling consumer brands growing right here in the City of Innovation. Apply to showcase your brand here.
Exhibitor list coming soon.
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Join thousands of innovators, builders, and dreamers at Irvine Tech Day 2026. Your next big opportunity is waiting.