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Oakland Tech Week (OTW) is a week-long festival of technology, startups, and city-building taking place September 27 โ October 3, 2026, across Oakland, California. Under the theme "Community, Culture, & Code: Where Innovation Meets Purpose," OTW highlights how innovation can grow from the ground up while staying rooted in The Town. Explore all OTW 2026 events and reserve your spot today!
Join East Bay EDA for a free harbor tour of the Port of Oakland on Friday, October 16 from 5:30 PM โ 7:00 PM. We are excited to invite our members and partners for the "last cruise" of the harbor tour season on the iconic Red and White ferry boat. The tour will last approximately 90 minutes. Visitors will learn about the Port, its operations, and the economic and jobs impact on the region. Harbor tours provide a unique vantage point because the Portโs marine terminals can be viewed from the water. The excursions are a great way to see how the Oakland Seaport works. Please note that this tour is limited to East Bay EDA members and has limited space; registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Please register by Friday, October 9, to reserve your spot. Reserve your spotย here.
Save the date to join East Bay EDA on Friday, November 6 for a tour of Martinez Refining Company (MRC) in Contra Costa County. MRC produces some of the cleanest motor fuels in the world, supplying the Bay Area with affordable and reliable gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel. The refinery spans 860 acres, includes 35 process units, and employs 585 full-time staff and 300 embedded contractors. During major maintenance periods, more than 1,000 Building Trades craftworkers are also added to the workforce. Check back soon for registration details.
East Bay EDA is partnering with San Francisco Business Times on its Corridors of Opportunity series this year. After a successful event in Hayward in April, we are planning new events. Save the dates for Corridors: The Opportunity Along I-80 on June 16 and The Opportunity Along Hwy 4 on December 10. Stay tuned for registration and speaker details.