​Join us at the inaugural SoCal Deep Tech Symposium, produced by The Alliance for SoCal Innovation, hosted by UCI Beall Applied Innovation at the Cove and proudly sponsored by KPPB and Sunstone Management.

​When: November 4, 2026, 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: The Cove @ UC Irvine Beall Applied Innovation
Who: >130 Medtech industry leaders, founders, investors, innovators, and thought leaders

​What to know: A curated event featuring a keynote and a pair of startup pitch showcases with live Q&A that will provide insights into the unique opportunities and challenges of commercializing MedTech innovations. Stay for the investor panel "Fundraising in Today's MedTech Sector" and networking reception.

​Why it matters: Connect with top minds and explore the technologies and economic conditions driving the future of the Medtech industry.

​AGENDA

​01:00 PM: Attendee Check-in

​01:30 PM: Opening remarks: TBD

​01:40 PM: Keynote: TBD

​02:10 PM: First Look SoCal MedTech Showcase sponsored by KPPB

​Get an early glimpse into exciting new MedTech startups emerging from SoCal's top research universities. Each of the six selected startups will quick pitch for 3 minutes immediately followed by 6 minutes of Q&A with a panel of investors and subject matter experts.

​Presenting Startups: lineup announced on Sept 24

​Expert Q&A Panelists: TBA

​03:15 PM: Break

​03:45 PM: SoCal MedTech Accelerator Showcase

​Early-stage startups raising Seed or Series A funding referred from the region’s accelerators and ecosystem support organizations will have the opportunity to pitch for 3 minutes followed by 6 minutes of Q&A led by investors, strategics and other subject matter experts. The interaction between the founders and expert panelists will reveal unique insights about fundraising and the startup journey that are rarely seen outside of confidential due diligence reviews.

​Presenting Startups: lineup announced on Sep 24

​Expert Q&A Panelists: TBA

​05:00 PM: Investor Panel: Fundraising in Today's MedTech Sector

​Panelists: TBA

​05:45 PM Networking Reception

​Continue the conversation and connect while enjoying refreshments and snacks.

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​THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

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