Survival through Miracles An evening with Survivor Eva Schneider
2026-01-26 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Holocaust Museum Orange County, 2240 University Dr, Newport Beach, 92660
Museum tour at 6:00pm
Presentation at 7:00pm
At just eleven years old, Eva Schneider entered the horrors of Auschwitz and survived against all odds. Now 92, she courageously shares her story as a living witness to history.
Eva will recount the three miracles that sustained her through Aushwitcz and liberation, offering a deeply moving story of faith, resilience and hope.

Queen Mary 2 Anniversary Celebrations
2026-02-03 00:00 - 14:00
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February BABCOC Networking event
2026-02-12 17:00 - 20:00
Join BABCOC on February 12th at Blondie’s Style. Connect and shop while enjoying Champagne and British fare at this beautiful UK themed boutique! In addition you can enjoy scotch and cigars on the patio. Take advantage of BABCOC members-exclusive discount. Find something special for a loved one, treat yourself, or purchase a gift card.
✨ Sip. Shop. Network. Socialize.
🥂 Register now to secure your spot and raise a glass with fellow members of British American Business Council of Orange County at this truly special evening.
Call 714-838-0331 if you’d like to purchase a gift card for someone special ahead of time.
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36th Annual Golf Fundraising Tournament
2026-03-19 | Chapman Crafted, 123 N Cypress St, Orange
Grab your clubs — our signature golf day is back and a little earlier this year!
Join us on March 19, 2026 for the 36th Annual BABC-OC Golf Tournament, a much-loved tradition that brings together great golf, great company, and a great cause. Enjoy a fantastic day on the course in cooler spring temperatures, filled with the camaraderie, contests, and community spirit you’ve come to expect.
This special tournament supports the BABC-OC Scholarship Program and our year-long charitable programming, helping us invest in future leaders while strengthening our British-American business community here in Orange County.
What’s in store for the day:
• A memorable bagpiper send-off
• Lunch and dinner, plus entertainment and giveaways
• Fun on-course contests and chances to win
• A $20,000 hole-in-one contest
• Exciting live and silent auctions with amazing prizes
• Plenty of opportunities to connect with friends, colleagues, and new faces
Whether you’re a returning favorite or joining us for the first time, this is a day not to miss. Invite friends and colleagues, build your foursome, and be part of a tradition that’s been going strong for 36 years.

Questions?
Email nina@babcoc.org or call 949-890-8506
We can’t wait to see you on the course!
Warm regards,
The BABC-OC Team

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April 9th Networking Event at The London Chippy
2026-04-09 17:00 - 20:00 | The London Chippy
BABCOC Networking @ The London Chippy Join fellow local professionals, entrepreneurs, and members of the British community for an evening of networking, conversation and camaraderie. If you’re looking to make business connections or simply meet other Brits and Anglophiles in Orange County, this relaxed gathering blends business networking with a lively social atmosphere. Tenant’s Lager will be on tap! Come to connect, stay for the culture, conversation, and community. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 Complimentary to Paid up BABC Members NON Members $20 – (not mailing list recipients) join today to benefit.

May 14th Networking event at Warehouse 72 - Hyatt Regency
2026-05-14 17:30 - 20:30
Transatlantic networking at its best. Join BABC-OC, GABA & the Swiss American Chamber of Commerce, for an evening on the patio at Warehouse 72 at Hyatt Regency Irvine. Enjoy an open-air setting with fire pits, lounge seating, and a vibrant atmosphere designed for connection. Meet international professionals, expand your network, and build meaningful relationships in one of Orange County’s most unique venues.

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May Business Networking Mixer
2026-05-14 17:30 - 20:30
Transatlantic networking at its best. Join BABC-OC, GABA & the Swiss American Chamber of Commerce, for an evening on the patio at Warehouse 72 at Hyatt Regency Irvine. Enjoy an open-air setting with fire pits, lounge seating, and a vibrant atmosphere designed for connection. Meet international professionals, expand your network, and build meaningful relationships in one of Orange County’s most unique venues.

Annual General Meeting
2026-06-04 17:00 - 20:00 | Gulliver’s Restaurant
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USA vs Turkey June 25th at The London Chippy
2026-06-25 18:00 - 21:30
⚽🇺🇸 USA vs Turkey Viewing Party 🇹🇷⚽
Join us at the The London Chippy on Thursday, June 25, from 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM for an evening of football, fish & chips, and friendly international rivalry.
Whether you’re backing the Stars and Stripes, Türkiye, or simply there for the atmosphere, come enjoy the match alongside fellow football fans. Expect authentic British fare, cold pints, plenty of banter, and the kind of community spirit that makes football the world’s game.
Tell your friends, wear your colors, and settle in for a great night of football at Orange County’s favorite British chippy.
Thursday, June 256:00 PM – 9:30 PMUSA vs TurkeyFish • Chips • Pints • Football • Banter
No VAR debates guaranteed. Plenty of opinions guaranteed. 🍻⚽

World Cup England game July 1st
2026-06-27 08:00 - 17:00
🇬🇧⚽ Exclusive BABCOC England World Cup Viewing Experience 🇬🇧⚽
Join the British American Business Council Orange County for an unforgettable World Cup experience as England begins its knockout stage journey at the FIFA Official Fan Hub at Ace Mission Studios, Los Angeles.
Experience the passion, drama, and camaraderie of international football in one of Los Angeles’ premier World Cup destinations. BABCOC members ONLY will enjoy exclusive access to an elevated match-day experience featuring fellow England supporters, premium viewing areas, food and beverages, networking opportunities, and the electric atmosphere that only the FIFA World Cup can deliver.
Whether you’re a lifelong Three Lions supporter or simply want to experience one of the world’s greatest sporting spectacles alongside the British business community, this promises to be a truly memorable occasion.
📅 Wednesday, July 1, 2026⚽ England Round of 32 Match (assuming England tops Group L)📍 FIFA Official Fan Hub at Ace Mission Studios, Los Angeles🎟️ Exclusive BABCOC Experience🍻 Food, drinks, networking, and world-class football
Spaces are extremely limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Come for the football. Stay for the experience. Bring home the memories.
Final match opponent and kickoff time will be confirmed following completion of the group stage.

To secure your spot call David DaCosta on 9494668257 with your name and the numbers in your party.

Day at Del Mar Races 2026
2026-08-28 11:30 - 20:00
Let’s join BABC San Diego for the third year, for a day at the DEL MAR RACES on Friday August 28th. You’ll enjoy transport with 2 pick up points in OC including drinks and snacks on the bus. First Pick Up 11:30am at South Coast Plaza. 2nd Pick Up at Noon at The Shops at Mission Viejo
Wear your hat or fascinator for a chance to win a prize!

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September 10th Networking Event
2026-09-10 17:30 - 20:00 | Muldoon’s Irish Pub, 202 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach, CA, 92660, United States
Business is built on relationships—and the best opportunities often begin with a conversation. Join BABCOC for an evening of high-quality networking with professionals who share a passion for strengthening business connections between the UK and Southern California.
Join the British-American Business Council Orange County for an evening of meaningful networking at one of Orange County’s most iconic venues.
Whether you’re a long-standing member, new to the area, or looking to expand your professional network, this is the perfect opportunity to build new relationships in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Connect with business leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, and members of the British-American community while enjoying the lively ambience of Muldoon’s at Fashion Island.
At BABCOC, networking is more than exchanging business cards—it’s about creating genuine connections that lead to new opportunities, collaborations, referrals, and lasting friendships.
Come for the conversations. Stay for the connections.
Why Attend?

Meet professionals from across Orange County’s British-American business community
Expand your network in an informal, friendly setting
Discover how BABCOC can help grow your business and professional connections
Reconnect with familiar faces and welcome new members

Whether you’re growing your business, exploring new opportunities, or simply looking to meet like-minded professionals, we’d love to welcome you.
We look forward to seeing you at Muldoon’s!
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What Is Money Now? The Value of the CFO — A Live Conversation
2026-09-15 17:30 - 20:00 | concordia University, Irvine
What Is Money Now?
Money, the Value of the CFO — A Live Conversation
September 15 | 5:30–8:00 PM
Concordia University Irvine
We use money every day. But when did you last stop to think about what money actually is?
From coins and cash to credit cards, global currencies, digital payments, cryptocurrency and stablecoins, the way we create, move and think about money continues to evolve.
Join the British American Business Council of Orange County and Concordia University Irvine for a lively, accessible conversation exploring what money is, how it moves, where it may be going — and what all of this means for businesses and the CFOs responsible for navigating it.
The evening begins with a fast-paced journey through the history of money — from early forms of exchange and the gold standard to today’s increasingly digital financial world.
From there, we’ll open the conversation with perspectives from CFO leadership, foreign exchange and currency, and blockchain and digital payments.
We’ll explore questions including:

What gives money value in the first place?
How does money actually move around the world?
What does a CFO really do — and where does a great CFO create value?
How is the CFO’s role changing?
What are blockchain, cryptocurrency and stablecoins actually changing?
Which developments matter to real businesses — and which are mostly hype?
What might “money” look like ten years from now?

This isn’t a technical seminar, an investment presentation or a crypto pitch. It’s an informal, question-led conversation designed to make a complicated subject understandable — and interesting.
Bring your questions. We want the audience in the conversation.
Whether you’re a business owner, executive, finance professional, entrepreneur, student, young professional or simply curious about the future of money, you’re invited to join us.
Doors & Networking: 5:30 PM
Conversation Begins: approximately 6:15 PM
Networking continues until 8:00 PM
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Cybersecurity for Everyone Protecting Your Family, Your Business, and Your Community
2026-10-07 18:30 | Rivian Theatre, 162 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, California, 92651
Cybersecurity for Everyone
Protecting Your Family, Your Business & Your Community
📅 October 7 | 6:30–9:00 PM
📍 Rivian South Coast Theater, Laguna Beach
Cybersecurity isn’t just an IT problem — it affects all of us.
Join the British American Business Council of Orange County (BABC-OC) for an accessible, jargon-free conversation with cybersecurity experts about the risks we face every day and practical ways to protect ourselves.
From protecting children and families online to safeguarding personal information, finances and businesses, our panel will tackle real-world cybersecurity issues and answer your questions.
This isn’t a technical conference. It’s a community conversation designed for parents, professionals, business owners, seniors — and anyone who uses a phone or computer.
Hosted at the Rivian South Coast Theater in Laguna Beach in partnership with LMNTRIX and Rivian.
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

Registration Through Rivian Theatre Coming Soon!

November Networking and Poppy Appeal
2026-11-12 17:30 - 20:30
Join us once again to raise funds for the British Legion and network with BABCOC members and local business owners.

32nd Annual Christmas Luncheon
2026-12-11 11:00 - 15:00 | Hilton Costa Mesa
“THE BEST BRIT CHRISTMAS PARTY IN CALIFORNIA”.
You’ll enjoy a champagne reception, Santa, Carolers, bagpipes, whisky tasting, vendor shopping, 3 course traditional turkey lunch, DJ Richard Blade, surprise performances, toasts, 12 days of Christmas, silent auction and grand raffle prizes.
