Long Beach Tech Week 2026
September 28 – October 1, 2026 | Long Beach, CA
Four days bringing together founders, investors, business leaders, tech experts, educators, creatives and civic leaders across the industries shaping our region’s future.
Key sectors
Logistics, Transportation & Supply Chain
The port, the freight corridors and the technology moving goods through one of the world’s busiest trade gateways.
Aerospace & Space Tech
Satellites, spectrum and the companies building the next generation of space and defence technology.
Clean Energy & Sustainability
Energy, water and the climate technology reshaping how the region powers and sustains itself.
Health Tech & Blue Tech
Medical innovation and blue tech drawing on Long Beach’s research institutions and its coastline.
Long Beach Tech Week brings founders, investors, business leaders, corporate innovators, tech experts, entrepreneurs, educators and public and private sector leaders together for four days across the industries shaping our region’s future.
Hosted by the Long Beach Accelerator, the week offers leaders and organizations a unique opportunity to build visibility, strengthen relationships, and connect directly with the growing innovation and emerging technology ecosystems here in Southern California and throughout the state.
Who should attend
- Entrepreneurs and startup founders
- Investors and venture firms
- Corporate innovators
- Tech experts
- Government and civic leaders
- University students and faculty
- Tech and innovation enthusiasts
Where it happens
LB Accelerator Tech Hub Center
Opening reception, Monday 28 September.
Hyatt Regency Long Beach — Beacon Ballroom
Founder programming on Wednesday 30 September, and the Investors & Founders Summit on Thursday 1 October.
Entertainment & creative economy and other emerging tech industries run alongside the four sectors above throughout the week.
Schedule
Opening Reception
3:00 – 7:00 PM · LB Accelerator Tech Hub Center
An evening of networking and celebration as we welcome the community to our new center — founders, investors, civic leaders and tech partners together.
IIE: Opportunities & Resources for Founders
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Hyatt Regency Long Beach
Capital Corner panel, expert sessions on non-dilutive funding and equity investment, concierge mentoring, CSU Demo Day pitches, and a closing reception.
3rd Annual Investors & Founders Summit
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Hyatt Regency, Beacon Ballroom
A day of insight and connection with trailblazing entrepreneurs, where the LBA recognises its four 2026 honorees.
11:00 Registration · 11:45–1:30 Awards Luncheon · 1:30–2:00 Break · 2:00–4:00 Investors Panel · 4:00–6:00 Reception
Visionary Investors Panel & Closing Reception
2:00 – 6:00 PM · Hyatt Regency Long Beach
Our signature afternoon forum on the global economy and emerging technology, with a special preview of LA2028 Olympics opportunities, followed by the closing reception.
For registration and ticket enquiries, email info@lbaccelerator.org.
2026 Honorees
Recognised at the 3rd Annual Long Beach Accelerator Investors & Founders Summit — Thursday 1 October, Hyatt Regency Long Beach.
Visionary of the Year
Dr. Noel Hacegaba
CEO, Port of Long Beach
Leads a world leader in supply chain innovation and environmental sustainability, where nearly 10 million container units carrying $300 billion in goods move each year, supporting close to 3 million jobs.
Trailblazer of the Year
Carrie Marshall
CEO & Co-Founder, Rebel Space Technologies
Builds AI-powered spectrum intelligence for the next generation of satellite communications. Twenty years across space technology, cybersecurity and RF, with earlier roles at SpaceX, Rocket Lab and the US Air Force.
Founder of the Year
Ethan Glass
CEO, Ocra
Grew Ocra from an event parking operator into a technology platform that maximises parking asset yield, raising $10M from strategic investors including Trestle Partners, MCR and Parker Technology.
Investor of the Year
Joshua Y. Lee
Managing Partner, Gumshoe Ventures
A multi-exited founder backing high-potential companies across the US and Southeast Asia. Previously founded Ardius, a tax-tech startup acquired by Gusto, and is a Venture Partner at Sovereign’s Capital.
Invest in innovation.
Elevate your brand. Connect with leaders. Drive the future. Long Beach Tech Week 2026 puts your organization in front of the founders, investors and civic leaders building Southern California’s innovation economy.
Contact Vivian Shimoyama, CEO, Long Beach Accelerator — Vivian.Shimoyama@lbaccelerator.org
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