OC Business Expo to Bring over 1,000 Business Leaders to Newport Beach on May 7

OC Business Expo, May 7th, 2026

Startups One Min Open Mic Presentation

Partial list of Exhibitors

Event to feature 100+ exhibitors, investor access, and a high-impact startup pitch session

NEWPORT BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, May 4, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Orange County Iranian American Chamber of Commerce (OCIACC) will host the highly anticipated OC Business Expo on Thursday, May 7, 2026, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel, bringing together more than 1,500 entrepreneurs, executives, investors, and community leaders for one of Orange County’s most dynamic business events.
With over 100 exhibitors and a robust lineup of speakers and government leaders, the Expo is designed to foster meaningful connections, drive business growth, and create real opportunities for startups and established companies alike.
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A High-Impact, Multi-Experience Event
The OC Business Expo offers a curated, outcome-driven experience across several key environments:
Founders Hall
The main stage will feature opening remarks from regional and state leaders, followed by a powerful lineup of speakers addressing innovation, capital access, and business growth.
Featured speakers include:
• Jeffrey Ball, President & CEO, Orange County Business Council
• Shirin Behzadi, National Bestselling Author & Private Equity Leader
• Susan Akbarpour, Entrepreneur, Investor & Board Director
Distinguished guests include elected officials such as Congressman Dave Min, Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris, Vice Chair Katrina Foley, Irvine Mayor Larry Agran, Irvine councilwoman Melinda Liu and and Artesia city councilmember Ali Sajjad.
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Investors Lounge & One-Minute Pitch
A standout feature of the Expo, the Open Mic One-Minute Pitch Session will give startups a rare opportunity to present their ideas live in front of a room of active investors, emphasizing clarity, traction, and real-time opportunity.
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Bamboo Garden Networking Experience
From 4:00 to 5:00 PM, attendees will enjoy a curated outdoor networking reception in the hotel’s signature Bamboo Garden, designed to facilitate authentic, high-value connections and added fun feature is fresh BBQ Persian kabob!
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TAVAN Village
A signature initiative of OCIACC, TAVAN Village will provide access to free and low-cost resources for underserved entrepreneurs, including business advisory services, financial literacy, workforce development support, and sustainability programs.
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Driving Real Outcomes, Not Just Attendance
“This Expo is about more than bringing people together, it’s about creating real opportunity,” said Shani Moslehi, Founder & CEO of OCIACC.
“We are intentionally connecting founders, angel investors, and community leaders to drive access to capital, collaboration, and long-term growth.”
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Event Details
OC Business Expo
Thursday, May 7, 2026
4:00 – 8:00 PM
Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel
4500 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach, CA
Complimentary self-parking
Tickets are open to business owners, startups, investors, professionals, and community members.
For more information, visit: www.ociacc.com

Shani Moslehi
Orange County Iranian American Chamber of Commerce - OCIACC
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OCIACC CEO, Shani Moslehi announcing the OC Business Expo

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