Events 2007
September 27 –
ACG: “Enriching Business through University Connections”
Location: Beall Center for Arts & Technology, UCI Click here for directions
Time: 7-9 am
Cost: Members Free, Guests $15, General Admission $35
URL: ACG Academy http://www.acgoc.org/
Description: Speakers from UC Irvine, Chapman University and Cal State Fullerton will overview the vast resources that are available to the business community and how to connect with them.
OC Innovation Kickoff – TCVN: “Survivor III”
Location: Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear
2040 Main St., 2nd Floor
Irvine, CA 92614
Time: 5 – 9pm
Cost: $55 - Early Registration
$65 - At the Door
URL: TCVN: http://www.tcvn.org/
Tech Coast Venture
Description: Every company in attendance will have the opportunity to make a 30-second pitch. At the end of the evening, investor panel will select the company they consider to be the best investment opportunity – The Survivor.
October 2 –
Forum for Corporate Directors:
“Measuring Performance” - The Board’s Challenge (Breakfast and Panel Discussion)
Location: The Hyatt Regency Irvine
17900 Jamboree Road Irvine, CA 92614
Time: 7:30 – 9am
Cost: FCD Members $25
Non-members $45
UCI Guests $36
URL: Forum for Corporate Dir. http://www.fcdoc.org/
Description: Panel on CEO Performance Management, featuring Carol Miltner (board
member QLogic and SRS), Ken Merchant of USC Marshall School, and
CEO Ray Cohen. Held three times per year, these programs feature a
well-known CEO and a panel of experts.
October 3 –
TIE: "Intellectual Property Issues for Start-Ups"
Location: Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear,
Conference room, 2040 Main St., 2nd Floor,
Irvine, CA 92614
Time: 6-8PM
Cost: Free for all Members
$20 for Non Members
URL: TIE - The Indus Entrepreneur http://socal.tie.org/
Description: Lecture organized by TiE Southern California, which was founded to
inspire, foster and support entrepreneurship in Southern California.
October 4 –
TCVN: “Avoiding Common Business Plan Mistakes”
Location: Manatt, Phelps & Phillips
695 Town Center Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Time: 8-10AM
Cost: $35 - Early Registration
$45 - At the Door
URL: TCVN - Tech Coast Venture http://www.tcvn.org/
Description: Only 3% of Companies receive Venture Capital funding. Learn what
Venture Capital investors look for in a fundable business plan.
Beall Center for Arts and Technology: “Grand Text Auto Exhibit”
Location: Claire Trevor School of the Arts
University of California, Irvine , CA 92697-2775
Time: 6:30PM – 9PM
Cost: FREE
URL: Beall Center http://beallcenter.uci.edu/
Description: What happens when a popular blog crashes into a gallery exhibition?
Jump in as the drivers of Grand Text Auto careen toward new fictional
forms and modes of play. Grand Text Auto presents six artists wheeling
their way to the forefront of digital games.
October 5 –
Technology Council of Southern California: “VentureNet”
Location: The Westin South Coast Plaza
686 Anton Blvd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Time: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Cost: $99 members
$199 non-members
URL: Technology Council http://www.tcosc.org/
Description: VentureNet is for technology executives who are serious about meeting
investors and strategic partners. The conference brings together partners
and principles from active, interested Southern California and Northern
California venture capital firms, angel investors and entrepreneurs.
October 8 –
Orange County Business Services: C3: Communications, Computer Hardware & Software Job Fair
Location: One-Stop Irvine
125 Technology Drive West, Suite 200
Irvine, CA 92618
Time: 9:00AM – 11:00AM
Cost: Free with RSVP
URL: OC Business Services http://www.ocbusiness.info/
Description: One of 40 Targeted Industry Cluster Job Fairs, this one is focused on
Communications, Computer Hardware & Software and will feature 5-10 employers. The Business Service Center operates under the Orange County Workforce Investment Board and provides no-cost recruiting support to employers.
The Hive: “Digital Coast Roundtable OC Innovation Mixer”
Location: The Hive
16351 Gothard St., Unit D
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Time: 6:30 PM
Cost: Advance Registration - $35
At the Door - $55
URL: The Hive http://www.thehivehb.com/
Description: Fall Launch Party of the Hive’s Digital Coast Roundtable Orange County
Mixer promoting Orange County as a center of innovation and technology. Come see “The Last Line”, a documentary short film that won awards and was produced by StudioLA.TV, a creative broadband multi media producer in Newport Beach, CA.
October 10 –
SoCal Biomedical Council / Life Science Industry Council (LINC): “Going Public via Reverse Mergers: the Value Proposition”
Location: The Hive
16351 Gothard St., Unit D
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Time: 7:30AM – 9:00AM
Cost: Members - No Charge,
Non-members - $40 advance ($50 at the door)
URL: LINC http://www.elinc.org/programs.html
Description: A panel of experts will discuss current developments and issues in a
prominent segment of the medical technology industry
AeA: Supply Chain RFID – “An Industry Update”
Location: Printronix Inc.
14600 Myford Road
Irvine, CA 92606
Time: 7:30AM - 9:00AM
Cost: Member $35.00
Non-Member $45.00
URL: AeA http://www.aeanet.org/events/EventsCatalog.cfm?tab=Reg&Council=REOC
Description: The use of RFID in supply chains is quietly growing with the “tipping point”
for mass use still somewhere on the horizon. Come to this information packed session to learn where the technology and industry adoption stand today and how you could benefit from it.
Socal Science Café: Life Sciences Innovation Panel
Location: Keck Graduate Institute 535 Watson Drive Claremont , CA 91711
Time: 5:30PM
Cost: Free with RSVP
URL: SoCal Cafe http://science.meetup.com/32/calendar/6131563/
Description: Distinguished panel will discuss the topic of innovation in the life sciences
and how various organizations develop and nurture it.Invited pharmaceutical, medical device and biotechnology company representatives will briefly describe how their organizations manage innovation.
October 11 –
British American Business Council: Lunch for Leaders "Obesity & The Next Generation"
Location: Z Mario
18912 Macarthur
Irvine, CA 92612-1411
Time: 11:30AM
Cost: Members $20
Guests $25
URL: BABCOC http://www.babcoc.org/index.php
Description: Web Radio Host: Marlene Siersema
& Chef Travis Jones
Calit2 & WITI: Second Life “Open for Business?”
Location: Calit2
UCI, 4100 Calit2 Building
Irvine, California 92697
Time: 5:30PM - 8:30PM
Cost: Members $35
Guests $45
At the Door $55
URL: WITI - Second Life http://www.witi.com/orangecounty/meeting.php?id=2120
Description: Join us for an exploration of how businesses are using the virtual world of
Second Life to achieve brand, innovation and research objectives.
October 12 –
OCTANe: Entrepreneurs Forum - Dr. Ramesh Jain
Location: UCI University Club
Time: 11:30AM - 1:00AM
Cost: Please note, that this program is open to UC Irvine faculty,
researchers, and staff, OCTANe members, OCTANe Next, and OCTANe sponsors only.
URL: OCTANe http://www.octaneoc.org/calendar/view_event.asp?CalendarID=461
Description: Dr. Ramesh Jain, founder of ImageWare, Virage, PRAJA and SERAJA will
be interviewed. The Entrepreneurs Forum at UC Irvine provides an intimate and informative setting for faculty and researchers who are interested in the entrepreneurial process.
The Inventor’s Forum "Manufacturing - The Do’s and Don’t of Overseas
Manufacturing"
Location: Science Lecture Hall 101 at Orange Coast College,
2701 Fairview Rd., Costa Mesa
Time: 7:30PM - 9:30PM
Cost: Door fees are $10 for non-members and $5 for members. Parking is
free
URL: Inventors Forum http://www.inventorsforum.org/
Description: Inventors Forum holds 10 regular monthly seminars (February
through November) at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, California. The meetings are held on the second Friday of the month.
October 15 –
AeA: Technology Capital Conference
Location: The Island Hotel
690 Newport Center Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Time: Evening
Cost: Fee depending on membership
URL: AeA http://www.aeanet.org/events/EventsCatalog.cfm?tab=Reg&Council=REOC
Description: Evening reception for the AeA Technology Capital Conference on
Oct 16, forum showcasing privately held technology companies with $5M - $75M in revenues who are looking for funding, opportunities for a merger, acquisition or strategic partnerships.
October 16 –
OCVG: Breakfast Meeting
Location: The Westin, South Coast Plaza
Time: 7AM - 9AM
Cost: Members - no charge. Non-members $45 in adv. or $55 at the door
URL: OCVG http://www.ocvg.com/
Description: Monthly OCVG Breakfast program
AeA: Technology Capital Conference
Location: The Island Hotel
690 Newport Center Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Time: Evening
Cost: Free depending on membership
URL: AeA http://www.aeanet.org/events/EventsCatalog.cfm?tab=Reg&Council=REOC
Description: AeA Technology Capital Conference, forum showcasing privately held
technology companies with $5M - $75M in revenues who are looking for funding, opportunities for a merger, acquisition or strategic partnerships.
Orange County Regulatory Affairs: FDA Open House
Location: FDA LA District Office
19701 Fairchild
Irvine, CA 93612
Time: Evening
Cost: Free
URL: OCRA http://www.ocra-dg.org/meetings.htm
Description: Open house of the FDA LA district office located in Irvine, organized by
the Orange County Regulatory Affairs Discussion Group (OCRA)
Deloitte: The Orange County Technology: “Fast 50”
Location: Joe’s Garage Automotive Museum
36 Auto Center Drive
Tustin, CA
Time: 6PM - 9PM
Cost: $75
URL: Deloitte http://www.deloitte.com/dtt/article/0,1002,sid%253D56074%2526cid%253D60256,00.html
Description: Annual recognition of the fastest-growing companies within the
geographic boundaries of Orange county and are chose from companies public or private, and encompass all technology, media, telecommunications and life science industry sector.
October 17 –
Tech Biz Connection: CIO Roundtable
Location: Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear
2040 Main St., 2nd Floor
Irvine, CA 92614
Time: 6:00-9:30 PM
Cost: $30 advance, $40 at the door
URL: Deloitte http://www.deloitte.com/dtt/article/0,1002,sid%253D56074%2526cid%253D60256,00.html
Description: Join a panel of senior level CIOs for a roundtable discussion about the
critical challenges facing the IT organizations. Find out what’s on the very near horizon and get a perspective on the changing roles and value placed on the CIO — from the very people who are making it happen.
TiE: The Indus Entrepreneur: Monthly Event
Location: UCI University Club,
801 East Peltason Dr, Library Room,
Irvine, CA 92697
Time: 6-8 pm
Cost: Free for Charter Members
$30 for Members
$40 for Non Members,
$10 more at the door
URL: TIE - The Indus Entrepreneur http://socal.tie.org/
Description: Jasvir Gill and Kaval Kaur, Founders, Virsa Systems - entrepreneurial story of
the husband-and-wife team of Jasvir Gill and Kaval Kaur. Presentation on how they founded Virsa Systems, the leader in real-time compliance solutions and took it to over $100M in revenues before getting bought out by SAP in 2006 for over $400M. Will also learn about their new venture, Startup Farms International, a startup incubator.
October 19 –
ATEP: Advanced Technology & Education Park Dedication event
Location: ATEP Campus
15445 Lansdowne Rd.
Tustin, CA 92782
Time: 11AM – 1PM
Cost: Free
URL: ATEP http://www.atep.us/
Description: The Advanced Technology & Education Park (ATEP) is emerging as the third campus of the South Orange County Community College District. Located in Tustin Legacy at the corner of Red Hill and Valencia avenues.
Keiretsu Forum: Keiretsu Forum Monthly Deal Screening
Location: Crowell & Moring. LLP
3 Park Plaza, 20th Floor
Irvine, CA 92614
Time: 8:30AM - 12:30PM
Cost: RSVP required, free for guests
URL: Keiretsu Forum http://www.k4forum.com/chapters/orange_county/calendar.html
Description: Keiretsu Forum Orange County is now providing local opportunities for entrepreneurs in Southern California to access resources and capital and increase their chances for success in a competitive global economy.
October 22 –
Orange County Business Council: 2008 Economic Forecast Conference!
Location: Hyatt Regency Irvine
17900 Jamboree Rd.,
Irvine, CA 92614
Time: 11:30AM - 1:30PM
Cost: Table of Ten: $850
Individual Tickets: $90/ea
URL: OCBC http://www.ocbc.org/events.html
Description: The Orange County Business Council and Cal State Fullerton’s
College of Business and Economics are proud to present the 13 annual Economic Forecast Conference, which informs the Orange County business community of economic issues and concerns for future growth and development.
IEEE OC Computer Society and Game SIG: “Imaging Innovation & Finding Funding”
Location: The Doubletree Club Orange County Airport
7 Hutton Centre Drive,
Santa Ana, CA, 92707-5794
Time: 6 - 8 PM
Cost: Dinner Member $25.00 / Non-member $30 / Presentation only FREE
URL: IEEE http://www.ewh.ieee.org/r6/ocs/cs/
Description: Dr. Gene Alexander’s presentation about his experiences with
raising venture capital for his startup, MaMoCa, Inc. His innovative company has invented an imaging motion capture technology being used in the Video Game and Motion Picture industries.
October 23 –
Business Association Italy America: Opening of SoCal Chapter of BAIA
Location:
Time: 6:30 to 9PM
Cost:
URL: BAIA http://www.baia-network.org/
Description: The opening of the BAIA Southern California Chapter (SOCAL BAIA) with
goals to facilitate business networking for Italian professionals living in Southern California and promote collaborations and investment between Italian and US businesses.
Access Executive Network: Monthly Networking Event
Location: The Center Club
650 Town Center Drive
(Off Anton and under the Performing Arts Center)
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Time: 6 - 8PM
Cost: $45.00
URL: AEN http://www.accessen.org/aboutus.asp?intro=y
Description: Access to Networking with Executives & Entrepreneurs! Guest
Speaker and Business Case Resolution.
British American Business Council: British Style Dinner Debate
Location: Irvine Hilton Hotel
18800 MacArthur Blvd.
Irvine, CA 92612
Time: 6 – 9PM
Cost: Members $50
Guests $60
URL: BABCOC http://www.babcoc.org/index.php
Description: BABC joins with OC Forum for British Style Dinner Debate
October 24 –
Technology Council of Southern California: Making globalization work for you!
Location: Westin South Coast Plaza
Time: 7:30-9:30 AM
Cost: Members $35
Non-members $60
URL: TechCouncil of SoCAL http://www.tcosc.org/events/occhapter/oct2407.html
Description: Expert panel will present a powerful and practical perspective on
how to turn globalization into another source of innovation in the continued success of your business. 1. Build: How to start and manage your own business overseas. 2. Finance: Access to international sources of capita. 3. Expand: Globalize your Enterprise.
OCTANe: Moving into Prime So. Cal. Real Estate
Location: UCI, Calit2
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Members Free
Non-members $45
URL: OCTANe http://www.octaneoc.org/calendar/view_event.asp?CalendarID=461
Description: TBA
Blue Knot: Israeli Tech Exec’s Meet the OC Investment Community
Location: Tarbut V’ Torah Upper Campus
Time: 6 – 9PM
Cost: Free
URL: Blue Knot http://www.jewishorangecounty.org/section.html?id=1198
Description: TBA
October 25 –
OCTANe: Looking Good In The OC
Location: UCI University Club
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Cost: Members Free
Non-members $45
URL: OCTANe http://www.octaneoc.org/calendar/view_event.asp?CalendarID=461
Description: With sales skyrocketing and recent technological revolutions in the
cosmetic drugs, nutraceuticals, and cosmeceuticals industries, these evolving topics are on the forefront for most women and men who want to stay young looking.
TCVN: "Raising Money”
Location: Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear
2040 Main St., 2nd Floor
Irvine, CA 92614
Time: 6PM – 9PM
Cost: Early Registration $45
At the Door $55
URL: TCVN - Tech Coast Venture http://www.tcvn.org/
Description: Monthly program, panel of experts to discuss company valuations.
October 26 –
Business Wire: “Meet the Tech Media”
Location: The Island Hotel, Newport Beach
Time: 7:30 - 10:30 AM
Cost: Free to Business Wire members,
guests $25,
$35 at the door
URL: Business Wire http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/index.jsp?front_door=true
Description: Learn how you can enhance your communications program. Learn from our technology media panel about business trends and opportunities for your company to increase its exposure in the media.
OCTANe / OTA: Introducing the OC Business Incubation Network (OCBIN)
Location: UCI Calit2, room 3008
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Cost: UCI free, fee for guests
URL: Business Wire http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/index.jsp?front_door=true
Description: Introducing the Orange County Business Incubation Network (OCBIN):
Bringing Your Idea to Life.
Partnering for Innovation in India: Partnering for Innovation
Location: Irvine Marriott Hotel
Time: 7:30AM - 2:30 PM
Cost:
URL: www.merage.uci.edu/go/indiaconf
Description: Providing a powerful, compelling mix of innovative thought, new ideas, and provocative examples of doing business in India.
October 27 –
SoCal Science Cafe: “Meet the Tech Media”
Location: Anthill Pub & Grille - UCI Campus
4155 Campus Drive
Irvine , CA 92612
Time: 3PM
Cost: $20
URL: SoCal Science Cafe http://science.meetup.com/32/calendar/6131563/
Description: Join us for a special, LIVE appearance by The Discovery Channel’s "Mythbusters" guys at The Science Cafe! On TV, the "MythBusters" present physics and engineering "myths" and either bust or confirm them. Things like, does salsa picante and electricity really eat through jail-cell bars? Or, can dynamite break up hardened concrete?
October 30 –
OCTANe: 3rd Annual Stem Cell Update
Location: UCI Calit2, room 3008
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Members free, fee for guests
URL: OCTANe http://www.octaneoc.org/calendar/view_event.asp?CalendarID=461
Description: Stem cell therapies hold great promise for repairing and restoring damaged systems within the body. Join experts from Novocell, PrimeCell Therapeutics and UC Irvine to learn more how stem cell therapies may, in the next decade, cure or ameliorate serious illness or injury.