What we’re about
Bringing together techworkers across OC for social events and networking nights. Whether you're a Software Engineer, UI/UX designer, Manager, Business Owner, or looking to break into the tech field, we'd love to have you join us and be a part of our community!
Join our discord server: discord.gg/XQ3yxvwYqT
✨ Join us for our 2-year anniversary! ✨
Time flies and it's been 2 years since we started this group. Do you remember when this was called "Irvine Code & Coffee"? Lots of new friendships and good memories have been forged since then, so let's all get together back where it all began... at Woodbridge Village Center!
- 🧋We are going to meet at Woodbridge Village Center at 6pm. We will be meeting at the outside tables under the shade cloth in front of "Cha for Tea"
- 🍕Food and drinks will be provided
- 🚗Parking is free
- 🎁Join our discord for a chance to win an exciting giveaway prize
- 🏷️Look for the Tech Link Up sign and all of the people wearing blue and white name tags.
What we do:
This is a social meetup. Leave your laptops at home, grab a drink (or food), and find some new friends in tech!
Who this is for:
This event is open to everyone in tech. Engineers, designers, managers, business owners, and all those involved in tech are welcome to come!
Venue Info:
This is a shopping center with a couple food and beverage options. We originally met at the Lost Bean coffeeshop before outgrowing it. So there's coffee, boba, pizza, sandwiches and more available. We'll be in the outside courtyard area.
🎉New and existing members, come celebrate 2 years with us!🎉
Feel free to ask any #questions in our Discord server (discord.gg/XQ3yxvwYqT).
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Tech Link Up - After Hours - 2 Year Anniversary Edition!Woodbridge Village Center, Irvine, CA
✨ Join us for our 2-year anniversary! ✨
Time flies and it's been 2 years since we started this group. Do you remember when this was called "Irvine Code & Coffee"? Lots of new friendships and good memories have been forged since then, so let's all get together back where it all began... at Woodbridge Village Center!
- 🧋We are going to meet at Woodbridge Village Center at 6pm. We will be meeting at the outside tables under the shade cloth in front of "Cha for Tea"
- 🍕Food and drinks will be provided
- 🚗Parking is free
- 🎁Join our discord for a chance to win an exciting giveaway prize
- 🏷️Look for the Tech Link Up sign and all of the people wearing blue and white name tags.
What we do:
This is a social meetup. Leave your laptops at home, grab a drink (or food), and find some new friends in tech!Who this is for:
This event is open to everyone in tech. Engineers, designers, managers, business owners, and all those involved in tech are welcome to come!Venue Info:
This is a shopping center with a couple food and beverage options. We originally met at the Lost Bean coffeeshop before outgrowing it. So there's coffee, boba, pizza, sandwiches and more available. We'll be in the outside courtyard area.🎉New and existing members, come celebrate 2 years with us!🎉
Feel free to ask any #questions in our Discord server (discord.gg/XQ3yxvwYqT).
- Tech Link Up - After HoursHangar 24 Orange County, Irvine, CA
Come find your people!
- We are going to meet at Hangar 24 at 6pm.
- Parking is free with validation, just make sure to park in the lot off Von Karman or the parking garage off Gillette and grab a ticket. You are encouraged to get a drink or something to support the venue.
- You do not have to be 21+ to enter the brewery. They have non-alcoholic drinks and various food items if you do not drink.
- Look for the Tech Link Up sign and the people wearing blue and white name tags.
What we do:
This is a social meetup. Leave your laptops at home, grab a drink (or food), and find some new friends in tech!Who this is for:
This event is open to everyone in tech. Engineers, designers, managers, business owners, and all those involved in tech are welcome to come!Parking / Venue Info:
There is parking in the lot off Von Karman and the parking garage off Gillette (the parking garage generally has more spaces open), but you will need to grab a ticket and get it validated inside the brewery. You do not have to make a purchase to get the ticket validated! Once you park, head into the business park. I will post our exact location within the brewery on the day of the event.Feel free to ask any #questions in our Discord server (discord.gg/XQ3yxvwYqT).
Check out our website: techlinkup.org
And connect with our LinkedIn
- Tech Showcase: Lightning TalksDuck Club Clubhouse, Irvine, CA
🎤 Share what you're building + Learn from fellow creators
Join us for an evening of tech talks, demos, and discussions about the latest in tech and AI!
What to Expect:
🎯 Lightning presentations: 10 minute tech talks given by community members. Talks can cover anything tech-related: demo your latest side project, share a technical deep dive, present your startup idea, or teach us something new like setting up a home server. This is your stage to share knowledge with the community!
🤝 Breakout discussions Show n’ tell: "What are you most excited about in tech/AI?"
Join a small group discussion where everyone shares what's capturing their attention lately - that framework you just discovered, the app you're building on weekends, or the AI breakthrough that has you excited about the future.🍕 Pizza & networking: Connect with presenters and attendees after the talks
💡 Want to Present? We're looking for speakers! Share your project, tool, or tech insight in a 10-minute slot (6 min talk + 4 min Q&A). Reach out to organizers or sign up at the event.
✉️ Email the hosts at octechlinkup@gmail.com with your presentation. You'll be able to show this presentation on a projector for the audience. Your project does not have to be complex or even started. The goal is to share what you're working on with the community
📹 Video recording: We'll film your talks and the videos will be available on our website: techlinkup.org
Whether you're working on a side project, exploring new AI tools, or just curious about what others are building, this is your chance to share, learn, and connect with the local tech community. All experience levels are welcome!
Details:
📍 Venue Info: We will be meeting at the famous Duck Club, located at 15 Riparian View, Irvine, CA 92612. We will have a projector and microphone available for presentations.
🅿️ Parking: Parking right by the Duck Club fills up fast, but don’t worry, there’s an overflow parking lot available to the right just as you turn in from Riparian View. Head down the small hill towards the overflow lot and park there. Please see photos for additional information.
🕰️ Schedule:
- 6:00-6:20 PM: Arrival and Pizza 🍕
- 6:20-7:00 PM: Show & Tell roundtables
- 7:00-8:30 PM: Presentations
- 8:30-9:00 PM: Networking
See you there!
Feel free to ask any #questions in our Discord server (discord.gg/XQ3yxvwYqT).
