A week long event September 27 – October 3, 2026
Oakland Tech Week (OTW) is a week-long festival of technology, startups, and city-building taking place September 27 – October 3, 2026 across Oakland, California — from the Kapor Center and the downtown/Telegraph corridor to creative spaces in East Oakland. Under the theme "Community, Culture, & Code: Where Innovation Meets Purpose," OTW highlights how innovation can grow from the ground up while staying rooted in The Town.
Join the Economic Development and Policy team as they represent UC Procurement at the following events:
Monday (9/28)
Reimagining a new world: What does an equitable tech ecosystem look like?
Oakland has long been a leader in movements for social justice and innovation. This panel asks: What does an equitable tech ecosystem actually look like? By connecting responsible AI, digital rights, inclusive economic development, and community investment, the discussion highlights practical strategies for ensuring technology creates wealth and opportunity across neighborhoods.
Tuesday (9/29)
Small business. Big Contracts: Learn how to compete for contracting opportunities with Major Bay Area Organization
Big opportunities start with small businesses. An engaging two-hour event designed to help small businesses unlock contracting opportunities. Learn how to compete for contracts with major Bay Area organizations, gain practical insights into the procurement process, and connect with leaders committed to expanding opportunities for small businesses.
RSVP to Small business. Big Contracts
Thursday (10/1)
Town business. Big Capital: Learn what it takes to attract investment, access to capital and grow your business.
Hear directly from leading investors and members of the investment community as they share what they're looking for, how businesses can position themselves for growth, and strategies for attracting capital in today's competitive market. Be among the first to hear about the pilot Access to Capital platform—an AI-enabled digital ecosystem designed to help solve one of the biggest challenges facing entrepreneurs: access to capital. By leveraging artificial intelligence, intelligent matching, and data-driven insights, the platform enhances investment readiness, connects businesses with capital providers, and helps entrepreneurs compete more effectively for funding.
RSVP to Town Business: Big Capital
There are events happening all week across Oakland. Check out the full schedule for all the details.