What if the Unicorn everyone’s been searching for has been sitting in front of us the entire time – and we just haven’t been able to see it?
The State of Innovation Address, powered by Innovate Hampton Roads, is a story-driven snapshot of how Hampton Roads is actively building the future — from deep space to deep sea — and how those efforts connect.
This is a curated look at the real innovation already in motion across the region, much of it happening quietly inside organizations shaping the future at a national and global level. For the first time, those dots are connected into one cohesive narrative.
The inaugural event takes place April 1, 2026, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at The Mariners’ Museum and Park. This is a focused midday lunch event designed to be worth stepping away from the office for. Lunch is included. Tickets are $45.