# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Orange County Startup Forum 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Where OC startup founders meet capital, customers, and partners—live pitches, curated networking, and real opportunities to fund and grow.About this Event🔷 Orange County Startup Forum 2026Where Founders Meet Capital, Customers, and Momentum 🚀 OverviewOrange County Startup Forum brings together ambitious founders, active investors, and industry leaders for a high-impact evening focused on capital, growth, and real opportunity.Hosted in Irvine, this curated 3.5-hour experience is designed to go beyond surface-level networking—creating direct, meaningful access between startups and the people actively backing innovation.With a select group of startups pitching across AI, Tech, MedTech, FinTech, Retail Tech, and more, the Forum creates a focused environment where conversations turn into partnerships. 🎯 What Makes This DifferentThis is not a crowded expo.This is not passive networking.👉 This is targeted access.Curated group of founders, investors, and operatorsReal conversations—not just business card exchangesFocus on funding, partnerships, and customer tractionBuilt for execution—not just inspiration💡 Who Should AttendStartup Founders seeking capital, feedback, and visibilityAngel Investors & VCs looking for curated deal flowCorporate & Industry Leaders exploring partnershipsSponsors & Ecosystem Builders supporting innovation🎤 Startup Pitch OpportunitySelected startups will:Pitch live to a curated audience of investors and decision-makersGain direct feedback and visibilityBuild relationships that extend beyond the eventSectors Include:AI • SaaS • MedTech • FinTech • Retail Tech • Life Sciences • Emerging TechApplication Required for Pitch Slots🤝 What You Get (For Startups)🎤 On-stage pitch in front of investors and industry leaders🏢 Standup Display to continue conversations (limited availability)📣 Brand visibility across event promotions and digital channels🍸 Access to curated networking reception🔁 Post-event amplification through the oGoing ecosystem🌟 Select startups may be featured on oGoing and gain additional AI visibility through oGoing.ai💼 For Sponsors & PartnersAccess to high-quality founders and curated deal flowBrand positioning within Orange County’s startup ecosystemDirect engagement with decision-makers and emerging companies💰 ParticipationStartup Pitch Slot: Apply to Pitch (Limited spots)Exhibitor / Sponsor Table: Apply for Table (Only 10 available)General Admission: Register Now🔷 Agenda🕔 5:00 - 5:30 PM*Arrival + Open Networking + Exhibitor Walkthrough* Check-in + badge pickup* Founders, investors, sponsors start connecting* Light refreshments* Exhibitor tables open🕠 5:30 – 5:40 PM* Opening Remarks (10 mins)* Welcome + purpose of the forum🕠 5:40 – 6:30 PM🎤 Startup Pitch Session (Part 1)* 10 startups * 3 min pitch + 1.5 min feedback each * Investors ask 1–2 sharp questions🕡 6:30 – 6:50 PM⚡ Curated Networking Break* Investors → meet 2 startups each🕖 6:50 – 7:30 PM🎤 Startup Pitch Session (Part 2)* Another 10 startups * 3 min pitch + 1.5 min feedback each * Investors ask 1–2 sharp questions 🕢 7:30 – 7:45 PM🔥 Featured Conversation 👉 1-on-1 Fireside Chat * What Investors Are Actually Funding in 2026 * From Idea to Traction: What Really Matters 🕖 7:45 – 8:10 PM🎤 Startup Pitch Session (Part 3) * Another 5 startups* 3 min pitch + 1.5 min feedback each * Investors ask 1–2 sharp questions 🕢 8:10 – 8:20 PM🏆 Startup Pitch Awards. Deal Flow Conversations 🕢 8:20 – Close🤝 Open NetworkingIrvine Ranch Water District makes its facilities available for use by residents and nonprofit organizations merely as a public service, but does not, by allowing this use, endorse or support the purpose of the event or its sponsor. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/57c1a1f0-37fc-11f1-9002-3949d2c4aa38-rimg-w1110-h740-dc454a30-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/57f9f000-37fc-11f1-be24-83784ced8d65-rimg-w1200-h600-dc191218-gmir.jpg
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/irvine/orange-county-startup-forum-2026/100001987372050301
- **Event Categories**: Business, Exhibitions
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Irvine
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Duck Club (IRWD)
- **lat**: 33.6605528
- **long**: -117.8414082
- **full address**: The Duck Club (IRWD), 15 Riparian View, Irvine, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Orange County Startup Forum 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Orange County Startup Forum 2026 takes place on Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm at The Duck Club (IRWD), 15 Riparian View, Irvine, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Orange County Startup Forum 2026?
  - **A:** Orange County Startup Forum 2026 is organized by oGoing.

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