What Is Money Now? The Value of the CFO — A Live Conversation
2026-09-15 17:30 - 20:00 UTC | 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
REGISTER HERE

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.
