Our Events

Join us for walks, workshops, and hackathons built around community and AI. RSVP directly here or find us on Meetup.

Walk + Connect community event
Innovators Lab workshop
Rise Talk event
Innovators Lab session
CloudHacks 2026

UPCOMING EVENTS

May 20, 2026·10:00 AM - 12:00 PMUrban Workshop, Costa Mesa, CA

CIF is partnering with SCORE Orange County to offer a hands-on workshop where small business owners can learn how to build their own AI-powered lead generation engine. This session will cover the basics of AI, how to set up and use tools like Gemini, and practical strategies for generating leads and growing your business using AI.

May 27, 2026·10:00 AM - 12:00 PMUrban Workshop, Costa Mesa, CA

CIF is partnering with SCORE Orange County to offer a hands-on workshop where small business owners can learn how to build their own AI-powered lead generation engine. This session will cover the basics of AI, how to set up and use tools like Gemini, and practical strategies for generating leads and growing your business using AI.

PAST EVENTS

May 13, 2026·10:00 AM - 12:00 PMUrban Workshop, Costa Mesa, CA

CIF is partnering with SCORE Orange County to offer a hands-on workshop where small business owners can learn how to build their own AI-powered lead generation engine. This session will cover the basics of AI, how to set up and use tools like Gemini, and practical strategies for generating leads and growing your business using AI.

May 7, 2026·4:00-8:00 PMRenaissance Newport Beach Hotel

The OC Business Expo welcomes entrepreneurs, tech innovators, investors, and business leaders for an evening of connection and opportunity. Featuring keynote insights, a dynamic fireside chat, 150+ exhibitors, and access to TAVAN resources designed to help businesses grow, scale, and thrive.

April 17, 2026·TBDIrvine, CA

Hands-on, beginner-friendly session where participants learn to build simple AI-powered applications and creative projects. No coding experience required!

March 13, 2026·7:00-9:00 PMIRWD Community Room, Irvine, CA

Are you a small business owner or operator looking to maximize your business efficiency? Join us for an interactive workshop designed to demystify Generative AI for local businesses! In this session, our goal is to provide immediate value using Google Gemini. You will not just be listening; you will be doing! We want to ensure every participant is able to replicate the workshop contents on their own laptop. 7:00-7:45pm: Workshop 7:45-8:00pm: Q&A session 8:00-9:00pm: Open Networking

February 15, 2026·4:00-6:00 PMIRWD Community Room, Irvine, CA

Come take a screen break and talk to others who share your interest in AI. Find out what other people are using it for, whether it's content, coding, school, small business, creative experiments, or daily life... and you might leave with a few new tricks (and a new friend)! All experience levels, identities & ages welcome :)

January 13, 2026·7:00-8:30 PMThe Duck Club, Irvine, CA

Learn how to set up and run large language models (LLMs) on your personal computer in this hands-on workshop. Participants will gain practical skills to harness the power of AI locally.

January 10, 2026·4:00-5:00 PMGreat Park Visitor Center, Irvine, CA

Step out and connect! Join us for a walk-and-talk that blends fresh air with fresh ideas. Everyone's welcome.

November 19, 2025·5:30-6:30 PMGreat Park Visitor Center, Irvine, CA

Step out and connect! Join us for a walk-and-talk that blends fresh air with fresh ideas. Everyone's welcome.

October 29, 2025·5:30-6:30 PMGreat Park Parking Lot 4, Irvine, CA

Step out and connect! Join us for a walk-and-talk that blends fresh air with fresh ideas. Everyone's welcome.