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SUMMARY:2026 Spotlight on the Peninsula - NASA Langley Research Center
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Peninsula Chamber & NASA Langley Research Center invite you to an Information Session and Networking Opportunity with local community stakeholders and leaders. \nABOUT THE SPOTLIGHT ON THE PENINSULA SERIES A quarterly event that is designed to highlight the critical components of the economic growth engine on the Peninsula\, and to bring community leaders together to listen\, learn and engage. It is a networking and informational event that is free to all.\nMembers & Non-Members: FREE
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/2026-spotlight-on-the-peninsula-nasa-langley-research-center/
LOCATION:NASA Langley Research Center\, 1 Nasa Drive\, Hampton\, VA 23666\, Hampton\, VA\, 23666\, US
CATEGORIES:Information Session,Networking
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SUMMARY:Nonprofit StartUp Fundamentals Forum
DESCRIPTION:In this eight-part series participants will be guided through important information about what makes a holistically strong nonprofit. From board governance and financial management to volunteers and strategic planning\, we touch on all aspects of a strong nonprofit and highlight best practices. Students work on a “Mission Map” to clearly articulate and identify the impact of their programs and leave the class with new connections and insights about the nonprofit sector. \nClass meets in the evening over eight sessions with suggested reading and activities to be completed outside of class time.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/nonprofit-startup-fundamentals-forum/
LOCATION:TCC Visual Arts Building\, 260 Boush Street\, Norfolk\, Virginia
CATEGORIES:Business,Nonprofit
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SUMMARY:AI on Autopilot: Making Claude Work While You Sleep | AICHR
DESCRIPTION:Notice: This meeting will be recorded. By joining and remaining in this meeting\, you consent to being recorded. If you do not consent\, please do not join. \nYou’ve seen what Claude can do. You’ve built automations. Maybe you even set up that morning briefing from our last event. But here’s the honest question: how many of those automations are you still running manually every time?\nMost people try an AI workflow once\, love it\, and then forget to run it again by Wednesday. The problem isn’t capability — it’s consistency. You keep forgetting to ask.\nThis session fixes that. We’re taking the automations you already know how to build and putting them on a schedule that runs without you. Daily. Weekly. Monthly. While you sleep\, while you commute\, while you argue with your alarm clock.\nThis is a live\, demo-driven walkthrough. We’re not talking theory. We’re opening Claude Desktop\, scheduling real tasks\, and watching them work — all in Cowork mode\, no coding required. \nWhat we’ll cover: \n🔄 Two Levels of Automation \nLevel 1: Cowork Scheduled Tasks — runs on your desktop\, no code\, click-and-schedule simplicity. For everyone. \nLevel 2: Claude Code Routines — runs on Anthropic’s cloud\, laptop can be closed\, API and GitHub triggers. For developers. (Launched April 14 — brand new.) \n⚡ 10 Automations We’ll Build Live: \n\nThe Morning Briefing — calendar + email + priorities\, ready before you wake up\nInbox Zero at Dawn — email triage and draft replies waiting for your review\nThe Self-Cleaning Downloads Folder — file organization at midnight\, every night\nMeeting Prep That Beats You to Work — research brief 2 hours before your first meeting\nThe Friday Report That Writes Itself — weekly summary compiled automatically\nWeekly Competitive Intelligence — competitor monitoring every Monday\nThe Subscription Watchdog — monthly scan of recurring charges you forgot about\nExpense Reports on Autopilot — receipts processed every Friday\nContent Calendar Batch — week’s social media drafts ready Monday morning\nThe Weekend Cleanup Crew — digital housekeeping while you enjoy Saturday\n\n🔗 Chaining: When Automations Talk to Each Other The real power: one automation triggers the next. Morning briefing flags an urgent email → draft reply auto-generates → you review on your phone over coffee → approved reply sends before you reach your desk. Three automations\, zero manual triggers. \nWho this is for: Anyone with a Claude Pro or Max subscription who’s used Cowork at least once. If you attended our April 9 (Claude Code) or April 23 (AI Coworker) events\, this is the natural next step. If you didn’t\, you’re still welcome — the setup takes 60 seconds and we’ll walk through it live. \nWho this is NOT for: If you haven’t installed Claude Desktop yet\, start with our free setup guide (linked on the event page) before the event. We’re spending our time scheduling and automating\, not installing. \nWhat you’ll leave with: ✅ At least 2-3 scheduled automations running on your machine ✅ A free homework doc with all 10 prompts ready to copy ✅ The framework for building and chaining your own automations ✅ Access to the AI Automation Playbook ($29) for advanced patterns and developer-level Routines \nPrerequisites: — Claude Desktop installed (claude.com/download) — Claude Pro ($20/month) or Max ($100+/month) subscription — Cowork mode accessible (click “Cowork” at the top of the app) — Gmail and Google Calendar connectors set up (for the email-based demos) \n🎙️ Your Speaker Andrew Stafford Co-Lead of The AI Collective Hampton Roads. 25+ years across technology\, cloud architecture\, and AI — including work with Amazon\, NASA\, healthcare platforms\, and enterprise systems. Author of AI for Business. Currently building at the intersection of AI tooling\, agentic workflows\, and practical business automation. \n🏢 For Businesses Want to bring AI automation training to your team? We offer private workshops (lunch and learn\, half-day\, full-day bootcamp)\, conference speaking\, and technical consulting. Book a discovery call \n\n🤝 Organizers & partners\n​\nOrganizers\nThe AI Collective Hampton Roads \n​Platinum partners\nTechArk\nRegent University\nECPI University\nHampton Roads Chamber Foundation\nRetail Alliance & Retail Alliance Foundation \nBronze partners\nAssembly\n757 Collab \n🌍 ​Our parent org \nThe AI Collective is a global non-profit community uniting 225\,000+ pioneers – founders\, researchers\, operators\, and investors – exploring the frontier of AI in major tech hubs worldwide. Through events\, workshops\, and community-led research\, we empower the AI ecosystem to collaboratively steer AI’s future toward trust\, openness\, and human flourishing. \nAll attendees and organizers at events affiliated with The AI Collective agree to our privacy policy and are subject to our code of conduct. Additionally\, by registering for this event\, you agree to The AI Collective Hampton Roads chapter photo & video policy.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/ai-on-autopilot-making-claude-work-while-you-sleep-aichr/
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SUMMARY:Cox Communications Small Business Leadership Academy
DESCRIPTION:Register Today for the 9-Week Virtual Program: May 5\, 2026 to July 7\, 2026 \nLearn how to market your business\, increase revenue\, enhance your management skills and more! Old Dominion University’s Strome College of Business\, in partnership with Cox Communications\, is providing education and strategies to help your business grow through the Small Business Leadership Academy. \nCox will award scholarships to accepted vendors or business customers to cover tuition for the program. Reserve your spot by April 30\, 2026. \nParticipation Requirements \n\nMust be an existing business with a Federal Employer Identification Number; for-profit businesses only\nOpen to both businesses and vendors\, with registered Cox Communications vendors or business customers given priority
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/cox-communications-small-business-leadership-academy/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:"Planning for Growth" Formal Strategic Planning
DESCRIPTION:With facilitator\, Professor Willy Donaldson\, PhD of Christopher Newport University \nABOUT THE START\, GROW\, THRIVE SERIES \nMonthly seminars for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Typically held on the first Wednesday from 9:00 – 10:30 am at the Virginia Peninsula Chamber Regional Conference Center.\nMembers: Free | Non-Members: $15
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/planning-for-growth-formal-strategic-planning/
LOCATION:Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce\, 11850 Merchants Walk Suite 110\, Newport News\, VA 23606\, Newport News\, VA\, 23606\, US
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:Bike Tune Up Day w/ East Coast Bicycles
DESCRIPTION:Prep your bike for safe rides all summer with East Coast Bicycles! The crew will be on-site at Assembly\, offering $60 basic tune-ups\, including brake and gear adjustments. Drop your bike off while you work and pick it up later. If you need more extensive repairs\, you will score a discounted $80 shop rate. RSVP via the community portal or stop by as a walk-in to ensure your ride is safe and smooth! – https://community.assemblynfk.com/en/events/view/1415699812/bike-tune-up-day-w-east-coast-bicycles
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/bike-tune-up-day-w-east-coast-bicycles/
LOCATION:400 Granby St\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
GEO:36.852122;-76.291682
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SUMMARY:Late Night Builders
DESCRIPTION:Can’t sleep? Up late tinkering on a project? Or can’t make the usual meetups till the kids are in bed? \nLate Night Builders is a monthly hangout for builders\, tinkerers\, and the generally curious. Developers\, designers\, AI enthusiasts\, entrepreneurs\, hobbyists — if you make things or want to start\, you’ll fit in. \nBring something you’re working on\, pick someone’s brain\, or just show up for cheap wings and good conversation. No agenda\, no presentations\, no networking cringe. \nAnyone is welcome at any experience level. Bring your laptop\, bring a friend\, or just bring yourself.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/late-night-builders-2/
LOCATION:Buffalo Wild Wings\, 101 S Independence Blvd\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
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SUMMARY:🧜‍♀️ AICHR | Late Night Builders
DESCRIPTION:Can’t sleep? Up late tinkering on a project? Or can’t make the usual meetups till the kids are in bed? \nLate Night Builders is a monthly hangout for builders\, tinkerers\, and the generally curious. Developers\, designers\, AI enthusiasts\, entrepreneurs\, hobbyists — if you make things or want to start\, you’ll fit in. \nBring something you’re working on\, pick someone’s brain\, or just show up for cheap wings and good conversation. No agenda\, no presentations\, no networking cringe. \nAnyone is welcome at any experience level. Bring your laptop\, bring a friend\, or just bring yourself. \nFAQs\nIs there free parking? Yes. There is plenty of free parking available at the location. \nIs this event free? Yes. Space is limited\, so please RSVP and cancel if your plans change. \n🤝 Organizers & partners \nOrganizers\nThe AI Collective Hampton Roads \n​Platinum partners\nTechArk\nRegent University\nECPI University\nHampton Roads Chamber Foundation\nRetail Alliance & Retail Alliance Foundation \nBronze partners\nAssembly\n757 Collab \n🌍 ​Our parent org\nThe AI Collective is a global non-profit community uniting 150\,000+ pioneers – founders\, researchers\, operators\, and investors – exploring the frontier of AI in major tech hubs worldwide. Through events\, workshops\, and community-led research\, we empower the AI ecosystem to collaboratively steer AI’s future toward trust\, openness\, and human flourishing.\nAll attendees and organizers at events affiliated with The AI Collective agree to our privacy policy and are subject to our code of conduct. Additionally\, by registering for this event\, you agree to The AI Collective Hampton Roads chapter photo & video policy.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%9c%e2%99%80%ef%b8%8f-aichr-late-night-builders-2/
LOCATION:Buffalo Wild Wings\, 101 S Independence Blvd\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
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SUMMARY:Women in Business Hampton Roads Coffee Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Join Women in Business at COVA Brewing! \nIt’s completely free\, completely open format\, and designed to make it easy to come as you are. Stop by anytime from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. We’ll do introductions starting at 9 a.m. \nIf you want to be part of it\, click hereto join the email list and get calendar invites. https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/1aТAw7QFaE0y_GHуnu0gL8Mх6C1V1cZjNGz8zX47РKkA/viewform?edit_requested=true
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/women-in-business-hampton-roads-coffee-meetup-2/
LOCATION:COVA Brewing Company\, 9529 Shore Drive\, Norfolk\, VA 23518\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23518\, US
CATEGORIES:Meetup,Networking
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260515
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SUMMARY:2026 AFCEA Hampton Roads Maritime Operations & Information Warfare Summit
DESCRIPTION:Reach decision‑makers who own the problem. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSenior leaders from Fleet and type commands\, Naval Information Forces\, systems commands\, and program offices attend to discuss their toughest IW and maritime operations challenges and future requirements.  \nAlign with published Navy technology priorities. \nSponsoring demonstrates your commitment to the DON CIO PTA missions and puts your experts in the conversation early. \nBuild relationships that outlast the conference. \nAFCEA forums are specifically valued by Government leaders for the chance to have frank\, technically informed discussions with industry and academia that shape future initiatives and acquisitions.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/2026-afcea-hampton-roads-maritime-operations-information-warfare-summit/
LOCATION:Hilton Norfolk The Main\, 100 East Main Street\, Norfolk\, VA 23510\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23510\, US
CATEGORIES:Conference,Networking
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SUMMARY:Entrepreneur Essentials: Cybersecurity for Startup Healthcare Companies
DESCRIPTION:Protect your healthcare startup from cyber threats\, stay compliant & learn practical strategies to safeguard patient data and build trust.\n\n\nOur monthly Entrepreneur Essentials series\, powered by TMoblile\, delivers the practical and technical skills startup companies need—right at your fingertips. Join us for lunch and insights from industry-leading professionals. This month’s session\, “Cybersecurity for Startup Healthcare Companies\,” will explore strategies to protect sensitive data\, manage risk\, strengthen compliance\, and build a secure foundation for growth\, with a particular focus on companies neavigating the healthcare sector.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/entrepreneur-essentials-cybersecurity-for-startup-healthcare-companies/
LOCATION:Bloom Coworking\, 739 High Street\, Portsmouth\, VA 23704\, Portsmouth\, VA\, 23704\, US
CATEGORIES:Bloom Coworking,Business,Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260512T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260512T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T175319Z
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SUMMARY:Connecting Claude to Everything: The MCP Deep Dive | AICHR
DESCRIPTION:Notice: This meeting will be recorded. By joining and remaining in this meeting\, you consent to being recorded. If you do not consent\, please do not join. \nThis event is capped at 500 attendees. Register now to secure your spot. \nConnecting Claude to Everything: The MCP Deep Dive\nClaude is smart. But right now\, it’s smart in a room with no doors.\nIt can’t check your Slack. It can’t read your database. It can’t update your Notion. It can’t file your GitHub issues. It can’t query your Stripe data. Every time you want Claude to work with your actual tools\, you’re copying and pasting between windows like it’s 2019.\nMCP (Model Context Protocol) is the fix. It’s the universal adapter that connects Claude to Gmail\, Slack\, Google Drive\, Notion\, Asana\, GitHub\, Stripe\, databases\, and 3\,000+ other services — through a single standard protocol. Think of it like USB-C for AI.\nThis session shows you how to connect Claude to the tools you actually use\, with live demos at two levels: Cowork Connectors for everyone (click-to-connect\, no code) and Claude Code MCP Servers for developers (install any server from the ecosystem\, connect to databases and APIs).\nWhat we’ll cover:\n🔌 What Is MCP and Why It Matters The universal adapter that lets Claude talk to any external service. One protocol\, thousands of connections.\n⚡ 10 Connections We’ll Build Live:\nFor Everyone (Cowork Connectors — no code): \n\nGmail + Calendar — cross-referencing email and meetings in a single prompt\nSlack — summarize channels\, find un-responded messages\, draft replies\nGoogle Drive — search\, read\, and create files across your Drive\nNotion — query databases\, create pages\, search your workspace\nAsana — check overdue tasks\, create tasks\, update status\n\nFor Developers (Claude Code MCP Servers):\n6. GitHub — review PRs\, create issues\, check CI status\n7. Stripe — query customers\, invoices\, MRR trends\n8. Databases — connect to Postgres/Supabase\, run queries in English\n9. Custom APIs — connect Claude to any REST API (live demo: URL shortener)\n10. Stacking Connections — one prompt that touches 4+ services simultaneously \n🔍 Finding and Installing MCP Servers Where to discover the 3\,000+ MCP servers available\, how to install them\, and how to evaluate which ones are worth adding. \nWho this is for: Two tracks in one event. If you’ve attended any of our previous events and want to connect Claude to the services you use every day — this is for you. Developers will learn how to install MCP servers and connect Claude to databases and APIs. Non-technical attendees will learn how to use Cowork Connectors to connect Claude to Gmail\, Slack\, Drive\, Notion\, and Asana with zero code. \nWho this is NOT for: If you haven’t installed Claude Desktop yet\, start with our free setup guide first. We’re spending our time connecting services\, not installing. \nWhat you’ll leave with: ✅ At least 2-3 new services connected to Claude ✅ A free homework doc with all 10 connection prompts and an MCP installation guide ✅ The framework for finding and evaluating MCP servers ✅ An understanding of how to stack multiple connections in a single prompt \nPrerequisites: — Claude Desktop installed (claude.com/download) — Claude Pro ($20/month) or Max ($100+/month) subscription — Cowork mode accessible — Have login credentials ready for services you want to connect (Gmail\, Slack\, Notion\, Asana\, etc.) — Developers: Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code) \n🎙️ Your Speaker Andrew Stafford Co-Lead of The AI Collective Hampton Roads. 25+ years across technology\, cloud architecture\, and AI — including work with Amazon\, NASA\, healthcare platforms\, and enterprise systems. Author of AI for Business. Currently building at the intersection of AI tooling\, agentic workflows\, and practical business automation. \n🏢 For Businesses Want to bring AI automation training to your team? We offer private workshops (lunch and learn\, half-day\, full-day bootcamp)\, conference speaking\, and technical consulting. Book a discovery call \n\n🤝 Organizers & partners\n​\nOrganizers\nThe AI Collective Hampton Roads \n​Platinum partners\nTechArk\nRegent University\nECPI University\nHampton Roads Chamber Foundation\nRetail Alliance & Retail Alliance Foundation \nBronze partners\nAssembly\n757 Collab \n🌍 ​Our parent org \nThe AI Collective is a global non-profit community uniting 225\,000+ pioneers – founders\, researchers\, operators\, and investors – exploring the frontier of AI in major tech hubs worldwide. Through events\, workshops\, and community-led research\, we empower the AI ecosystem to collaboratively steer AI’s future toward trust\, openness\, and human flourishing. \nAll attendees and organizers at events affiliated with The AI Collective agree to our privacy policy and are subject to our code of conduct. Additionally\, by registering for this event\, you agree to The AI Collective Hampton Roads chapter photo & video policy.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/connecting-claude-to-everything-the-mcp-deep-dive-aichr/
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SUMMARY:Peninsula Builders Study Group
DESCRIPTION:New AI tools are dropping every week. Bookmarks are piling up. “To-be-studied” lists are growing faster than we can keep up with. \nSound familiar? \nPeninsula Builders Study Group is a local initiative for builders of the Peninsula area who want to stop meaning to learn and start actually doing it—together. \nThere’s no pressure to be an expert\, and no bootcamp intensity. Just a consistent habit\, a room full of curious people\, and the accountability that comes from showing up. \nHow it works:\nWe meet every two weeks on Tuesdays from 6:00–7:30 PM at CNU. Sessions are a mix of focused study and group discussion.\nThings to bring: \n\nLaptop\nEarphones/headphones\n\nSession details:\n🕕 Study time: 6:05 PM – 7:05 PM\n🤝 Networking time: 7:05 PM – 7:30 PM\n📍 Location: Christopher Newport University (Luter 170)\n🔁 Frequency: Bi-weekly (Tuesdays)\n💬 Join Slack: Fill Google Form\nDirections:\nPark in the visitor spots in front of Trible Library. From there\, take the first right onto the brick path (on your right if you’re facing the library)\, walk past the Freeman Center\, and take the first left. Luter 170 is in the rightmost wing of the Luter Hall building\, you’ll see a sign on the door. \nRoadmap (optional structure we’re following): \n\nAI Fluency + Claude 101 (start here)\nBuilding with the Claude API\nIntro to MCP + MCP Advanced\nClaude Code in Action + Coursera module\nPractice questions + scenario walkthroughs\nAnti-patterns review\n\nBased on: “The Claude Certified Architect is Here!” \nYou are welcome to study on anything else too. The goal is the habit\, not the syllabus.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/peninsula-builders-study-group/
LOCATION:Christopher Newport University\, 1 Avenue of the Arts\, Newport News\, VA\, 23606\, US
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ORGANIZER;CN="757 Developers":MAILTO:757-Polyglot-Developers-announce@messages.meetup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260512T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260512T193000
DTSTAMP:20260505T014902Z
CREATED:20260505T014902Z
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UID:10004872-1778608800-1778614200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:🧜‍♀️ AICHR | Peninsula Builders Study Group
DESCRIPTION:New AI tools are dropping every week. Bookmarks are piling up. “To-be-studied” lists are growing faster than we can keep up with.\nSound familiar? \nPeninsula Builders Study Group is a local initiative for students and developers of the Peninsula area who want to stop meaning to learn and start actually doing it—together.\nThere’s no pressure to be an expert\, and no bootcamp intensity. Just a consistent habit\, a room full of curious people\, and the accountability that comes from showing up. \nHow it works:\nWe meet every two weeks on Tuesdays from 6:00–7:30 PM at CNU. Sessions are a mix of focused study and group discussion. \nThings to bring: \n\nLaptop\nEarphones/headphones\n\nSession details:\n🕕 Study time: 6:05 PM – 7:05 PM\n🤝 Networking time: 7:05 PM – 7:30 PM\n📍 Location: Christopher Newport University (Luter 170)\n🔁 Frequency: Bi-weekly (Tuesdays)\n💬 Join Slack: Fill Google Form \nDirections:\nPark in the visitor spots in front of Trible Library. From there\, take the first right onto the brick path (on your right if you’re facing the library)\, walk past the Freeman Center\, and take the first left. Luter 170 is in the rightmost wing of the Luter Hall building\, you’ll see a sign on the door. \nRoadmap (optional structure we’re following): \n\nAI Fluency + Claude 101 (start here)\nBuilding with the Claude API\nIntro to MCP + MCP Advanced\nClaude Code in Action + Coursera module\nPractice questions + scenario walkthroughs\nAnti-patterns review\n\nBased on: “The Claude Certified Architect is Here!”\nYou are welcome to study on anything else too. The goal is the habit\, not the syllabus. \n🤝 Organizers & partners\n​\nOrganizers\nThe AI Collective Hampton Roads \n​Platinum partners\nTechArk\nRegent University\nECPI University\nHampton Roads Chamber Foundation\nRetail Alliance & Retail Alliance Foundation\nThe HIVE + City of Virginia Beach \nBronze partners\nAssembly\n757 Collab \n🌍 ​Our parent org \nThe AI Collective is a global non-profit community uniting 200\,000+ pioneers – founders\, researchers\, operators\, and investors – exploring the frontier of AI in major tech hubs worldwide. Through events\, workshops\, and community-led research\, we empower the AI ecosystem to collaboratively steer AI’s future toward trust\, openness\, and human flourishing. \nAll attendees and organizers at events affiliated with The AI Collective agree to our privacy policy and are subject to our code of conduct. Additionally\, by registering for this event\, you agree to The AI Collective Hampton Roads chapter photo & video policy.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%9c%e2%99%80%ef%b8%8f-aichr-peninsula-builders-study-group/
LOCATION:Christopher Newport University\, 1 Avenue of the Arts\, Newport News\, VA\, 23606\, US
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ORGANIZER;CN="%F0%9F%A7%9C%E2%80%8D%E2%99%80%EF%B8%8F The AI Collective Hampton Roads":MAILTO:aicollectivehr-announce@messages.meetup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260512T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260512T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T232341Z
CREATED:20260415T232341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T232341Z
UID:10004780-1778608800-1778614200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Peninsula Developers Study Group
DESCRIPTION:New AI tools are dropping every week. Bookmarks are piling up. “To-be-studied” lists are growing faster than we can keep up with. \nSound familiar? \nPeninsula Developers Study Group is a local initiative for students and developers in the Peninsula area who want to stop meaning to learn and start actually doing it—together. \nThere’s no pressure to be an expert\, and no bootcamp intensity. Just a consistent habit\, a room full of curious people\, and the accountability that comes from showing up. \nHow it works:\nWe meet every two weeks on Tuesdays from 6:00–7:30 PM at CNU. Sessions are a mix of focused study and group discussion. \nSession details:\n🕕 Study time: 6:05 PM – 7:05 PM\n🤝 Networking time: 7:05 PM – 7:30 PM\n📍 Location: Christopher Newport University (Luter 170)\n🔁 Frequency: Bi-weekly (Tuesdays)\n💬 Join Slack: Fill Google Form \nThings to bring: \n\nLaptop\nEarphones/headphones\n\nRoadmap (optional structure we’re following): \n\nAI Fluency + Claude 101 (start here)\nBuilding with the Claude API\nIntro to MCP + MCP Advanced\nClaude Code in Action + Coursera module\nPractice questions + scenario walkthroughs\nAnti-patterns review\n\nBased on: “The Claude Certified Architect is Here!” \nYou are welcome to study on anything else too. The goal is the habit\, not the syllabus.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/peninsula-developers-study-group-3/
LOCATION:Christopher Newport University\, 1 Avenue of the Arts\, Newport News\, VA\, 23606\, US
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ORGANIZER;CN="757 Developers":MAILTO:757-Polyglot-Developers-announce@messages.meetup.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T185112Z
CREATED:20260426T184942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T185112Z
UID:10004863-1778695200-1778702400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:YCSD Pitch Night 2026
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to YCSD Pitch Night 2026\, a shark tank–style event where talented high school entrepreneurs will take the stage to present their ideas\, share their passions\, and compete for funding. This is your chance to witness the next generation of innovators in action\, and cheer them on as they bring their visions to life.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/ycsd-pitch-night-2026/
LOCATION:Bruton High School\, 185 E Rochambeau Dr\, Williamsburg\, Virginia\, 23188
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Just For Fun,Pitch Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260514T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260514T180000
DTSTAMP:20260513T141233Z
CREATED:20260424T230040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T141233Z
UID:10004852-1778774400-1778781600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Mid-Day Fresh Fruit Reset
DESCRIPTION:Follow the crowd to the fruit bar! We’re serving up a fresh spread of seasonal fruits and fun toppings so you can build your perfect cup while connecting with fellow members. Drop in\, grab a cup\, mix and match your favorites\, add a little something on top\, and enjoy a refreshing moment of flavor and community.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/build-you-own-fruit-cup/
LOCATION:400 Granby St\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
GEO:36.852122;-76.291682
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260515T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260515T130000
DTSTAMP:20260513T141341Z
CREATED:20260505T130331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T141341Z
UID:10004892-1778842800-1778850000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Bike to Work Day
DESCRIPTION:Join Norfolk and goCommute for Bike to Work Day! The event will feature various pit stops with snacks and swag for Norfolk bike riders and commuters. Pedal your ride along the route and make Assembly’s station\, run by WPA and RISE\, and fueled by Three Ships\, your last stop before you head into the building!  – https://www.gocommute.org/events/bike-to-work-day-2026
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/bike-to-work-day/
LOCATION:400 Granby St\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
GEO:36.852122;-76.291682
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260516T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260516T113000
DTSTAMP:20260412T232043Z
CREATED:20260412T232043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T232043Z
UID:10004775-1778923800-1778931000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Code + Coffee | Pale Horse Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a relaxed morning meetup where developers\, designers\, founders\, and tech enthusiasts gather over great coffee to talk shop\, share ideas\, and connect with others in the local tech community. \nCode + Coffee has no formal agenda—just bring your laptop\, a project you’re working on\, a question you’ve been thinking about\, or simply come to meet other people building interesting things. Whether you’re coding\, designing\, experimenting with AI\, launching a startup\, or just curious about technology\, you’ll find friendly conversations and plenty of inspiration. \nExpect: \n\nGood coffee\nInteresting technical conversations\nPeople sharing projects and ideas\nOccasional spontaneous whiteboard sessions\n\nDrop in anytime during the meetup window. \nStay for 10 minutes or the whole time. \nIf you’ve been looking for a low-key way to meet other developers in the area\, this is it.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/code-coffee-pale-horse-coffee/
LOCATION:Pale Horse Coffee – Battlefield\, 1296 S Battlefield Blvd\, Chesapeake\, VA\, 23322\, US
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ORGANIZER;CN="757 Developers":MAILTO:757-Polyglot-Developers-announce@messages.meetup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20260519T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20260519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260519T042041Z
CREATED:20260505T091420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T042041Z
UID:10004891-1779188400-1779192000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:How to Do Business With GSA
DESCRIPTION:Learn the ins and outs of doing business with GSA in this online event – don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity!\n\n\nHave you ever wondered how to do business with the government? Do you know GSA provides this information free of charge? Please join us for a comprehensive overview of GSA\, which includes an Agency Overview of how the Public Buildings Service (PBS) and the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) do business\, how to access and find GSA requirements\, Small Business Search (SBS)\, Multiple Award Schedules\, and more. \nJoin here: https://odu.zoom.us/j/93457081170 \n \n \nMeeting ID: 934 5708 1170 \n \n— \n \nOne tap mobile \n+13017158592\,\,93457081170# US (Washington DC) \n+13052241968\,\,93457081170# US
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/how-to-do-business-with-gsa/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260519T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260519T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T175358Z
CREATED:20260425T175358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T175358Z
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SUMMARY:Build Your Own Claude Skills: Teach Claude How You Work | AICHR
DESCRIPTION:Notice: This meeting will be recorded. By joining and remaining in this meeting\, you consent to being recorded. If you do not consent\, please do not join. \nBuild Your Own Claude Skills: Teach Claude How You Work\nEvery session\, you explain the same things. Your coding standards. Your review process. Your preferred format. Your tone of voice. Your deployment steps.\nClaude doesn’t remember between sessions. CLAUDE.md helps — it tells Claude who you are and what you prefer. But a preference list isn’t a playbook. You need something that says: “When you encounter THIS situation\, follow THESE steps\, use THESE templates\, and produce THIS output.”\nThat’s a Skill. You teach Claude once. It follows the process forever. And it can auto-invoke — Claude detects when to use a skill without you even asking.\nThis session is a live\, demo-driven workshop. We’ll build 10 real skills from scratch\, covering everything from daily standups and code reviews to meeting notes and project scaffolding. By the end\, you’ll have a personal skill library that makes Claude work the way you work. \nWhat we’ll cover: \n🧠 Why Skills Matter CLAUDE.md tells Claude who you are. Skills tell Claude how you work. The difference between explaining something every session and teaching it once. \n⚡ Built-In Skills You Might Not Know /review\, /simplify\, /plan\, /loop\, /batch\, /anthropic — what ships with Claude Code and how to use each one. \n🔧 Anatomy of a Skill SKILL.md frontmatter\, the markdown body\, supporting files (templates\, scripts\, examples)\, auto-invocation\, and the $ARGUMENTS system. \n🛠️ 10 Skills We’ll Build Live: \n\nDaily Standup Report — auto-generated from git history and calendar\nCode Review Checklist — your team’s standards\, enforced every time\nMeeting Notes Formatter — messy notes in\, structured summary out\nPR Description Generator — Claude writes the PR description from the diff\nBug Report Creator — plain language to structured report with GitHub issue\nEmail Drafter — with voice matching from a style guide file\nCompetitive Quick Look — one company name in\, structured brief out\nProject Scaffolder — /scaffold react-app and everything is set up\nWeekly Reflection — end-of-week self-assessment that builds an archive\nDocumentation Updater — catches stale docs before your users do\n\n📁 Organizing and Sharing Skills Global vs project skills\, sharing via git\, keeping SKILL.md lean\, and building a team-wide skill library. \nWho this is for: Developers and technical professionals who use Claude Code and want to stop repeating themselves. If you’ve attended any of our previous events\, this is the session where you turn everything you’ve learned into reusable\, persistent workflows. Non-technical Cowork users will benefit from skills 3\, 6\, 7\, and 9 (meeting notes\, email drafting\, competitive research\, weekly reflection). \nWho this is NOT for: If you haven’t used Claude Code or Cowork yet\, start with our earlier events and free setup guides. This session assumes you’re comfortable with Claude and want to go deeper. \nWhat you’ll leave with: ✅ At least 2-3 working skills installed and tested ✅ A free homework doc with all 10 skill templates ready to copy ✅ Understanding of SKILL.md anatomy\, auto-invocation\, and supporting files ✅ A framework for building and sharing skills across your team \nPrerequisites: — Claude Desktop installed with Cowork\, OR Claude Code CLI installed — Claude Pro ($20/month) or Max ($100+/month) subscription — Basic familiarity with Claude from a previous event or self-study — Developers: a terminal open and a project folder ready to work in \n🎙️ Your Speaker Andrew Stafford Co-Lead of The AI Collective Hampton Roads. 25+ years across technology\, cloud architecture\, and AI — including work with Amazon\, NASA\, healthcare platforms\, and enterprise systems. Author of AI for Business. Currently building at the intersection of AI tooling\, agentic workflows\, and practical business automation. \n🏢 For Businesses Want to bring AI automation training to your team? We offer private workshops (lunch and learn\, half-day\, full-day bootcamp)\, conference speaking\, and technical consulting. Book a discovery call \n\n🤝 Organizers & partners\n​\nOrganizers\nThe AI Collective Hampton Roads \n​Platinum partners\nTechArk\nRegent University\nECPI University\nHampton Roads Chamber Foundation\nRetail Alliance & Retail Alliance Foundation \nBronze partners\nAssembly\n757 Collab \n🌍 ​Our parent org \nThe AI Collective is a global non-profit community uniting 225\,000+ pioneers – founders\, researchers\, operators\, and investors – exploring the frontier of AI in major tech hubs worldwide. Through events\, workshops\, and community-led research\, we empower the AI ecosystem to collaboratively steer AI’s future toward trust\, openness\, and human flourishing. \nAll attendees and organizers at events affiliated with The AI Collective agree to our privacy policy and are subject to our code of conduct. Additionally\, by registering for this event\, you agree to The AI Collective Hampton Roads chapter photo & video policy.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/build-your-own-claude-skills-teach-claude-how-you-work-aichr/
LOCATION:Online event
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ORGANIZER;CN="%F0%9F%A7%9C%E2%80%8D%E2%99%80%EF%B8%8F The AI Collective Hampton Roads":MAILTO:aicollectivehr-announce@messages.meetup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T173209Z
CREATED:20260416T173209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T173209Z
UID:10004812-1779285600-1779292800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Cyber Bytes Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to bring together innovators\, small businesses\, and industry leaders for a powerful evening of connection and collaboration at the Cyber Bytes Networking Event. \nThis impactful event is hosted by RFK Solutionz and proudly sponsored by CGI Federal\, supporting the advancement of Phase III SBIR opportunities and partnerships. \nConnect with key stakeholders across government\, industry\, and emerging tech\, explore pathways to transition SBIR innovations into real-world impact and build relationships that drive growth\, funding\, and mission success.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/cyber-bytes-networking-event/
LOCATION:3500 Tejo Lane\, 3500 Tejo Lane\, Chesapeake\, Virginia
CATEGORIES:Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260520T223000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260521T003000
DTSTAMP:20260520T175319Z
CREATED:20260424T230148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T175319Z
UID:10004853-1779316200-1779323400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:YELLOW Bright Sparks: Unlocking Minds: A Vibrant Journey in Cultural Mental Health + The Future of Wellness
DESCRIPTION:Join us as YELLOW offers an insightful discussion on cultural mental health and the future of wellness\, followed by a mix + mingle with small bites. Guest speakers include Tiffany Lauren Jones (Founder\, The Sartori Agency)\, Loni Davis (Yoga Instructor & Herbalist)\, and Andrés Casablanca (MS-CMHC\, Norton Therapeutic Solutions). Doors open at 5:45 pm for networking\, and the conversation starts at 6:30 pm. This conversation is powered by YELLOW\, a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded by Pharrell Williams.  – https://airtable.com/app4Wg6ukB4u4fHr4/shrwFiNqWvtQ1B0yU
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/yellow-bright-sparks-6/
LOCATION:400 Granby St\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
GEO:36.852122;-76.291682
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260521T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260521T113000
DTSTAMP:20260519T030055Z
CREATED:20260519T030055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T030055Z
UID:10005098-1779355800-1779363000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Code + Coffee + Beignets | Beignets & Brew
DESCRIPTION:Code + Coffee BONUS EDITION: Code + Coffee + Beignets \nJoin us for a relaxed morning meetup where developers\, designers\, founders\, and tech enthusiasts gather over great coffee to talk shop\, share ideas\, and connect with others in the local tech community. \nCode + Coffee has no formal agenda—just bring your laptop\, a project you’re working on\, a question you’ve been thinking about\, or simply come to meet other people building interesting things. Whether you’re coding\, designing\, experimenting with AI\, launching a startup\, or just curious about technology\, you’ll find friendly conversations and plenty of inspiration. \nExpect: \n\nGood coffee\nInteresting technical conversations\nPeople sharing projects and ideas\nOccasional spontaneous whiteboard sessions\n\nDrop in anytime during the meetup window. \nStay for 10 minutes or the whole time. \nIf you’ve been looking for a low-key way to meet other developers in the area\, this is it.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/code-coffee-beignets-beignets-brew/
LOCATION:Beignets & Brew\, 520 W 21st St\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23517\, US
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ORGANIZER;CN="757 Developers":MAILTO:757-Polyglot-Developers-announce@messages.meetup.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260524
DTSTAMP:20260424T172641Z
CREATED:20260424T172641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T172641Z
UID:10004850-1779408000-1779580799@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:NOODLE | The Thinkers Convention
DESCRIPTION:On May 22-23\, Some of the brightest\, most driven minds in business\, technology\, music and media will gather alongside the brightest minds of the region to noodle. \nLearn more about the event and lineup at: https://noodlecon.com/
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/noodle-the-thinkers-convention/
LOCATION:Victory Landing Park\, 50 26th Street\, Newport News\, Virginia
CATEGORIES:Conference,Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260526T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260526T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T175438Z
CREATED:20260425T175438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T175438Z
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SUMMARY:Build Your Own AI Agent: The Claude Agent SDK | AICHR
DESCRIPTION:Notice: This meeting will be recorded. By joining and remaining in this meeting\, you consent to being recorded. If you do not consent\, please do not join. \nThis event is capped at 500 attendees. Register now to secure your spot. \nBuild Your Own AI Agent: The Claude Agent SDK – \nYou’ve been using Claude Code interactively. Type a prompt\, watch it work\, review the output. That’s great for your workflow. But what happens when you need Claude running inside your application? Processing uploads at 3 AM? Reviewing PRs automatically? Analyzing logs as a service? \nThe Claude Agent SDK is Claude Code packaged as a Python and TypeScript library. One function call\, one prompt\, and you have a fully autonomous agent with 10+ built-in tools — file reading\, code editing\, shell commands\, web search\, MCP connections — all handled autonomously. No tool loop. No orchestration code. The SDK is free and open source. You pay for tokens only. \nThis is a live coding workshop. We’ll build 10 real agents from scratch\, starting with a 10-line bug finder and ending with a multi-agent coordinator that spawns subagents for parallel work. \nWhat we’ll cover: \n🧠 Why the Agent SDK Changes Everything The difference between the Client SDK (you build the tool loop)\, Claude Code CLI (you interact manually)\, and the Agent SDK (Claude handles tools autonomously in your code). \n⚡ 10 Agents We’ll Build Live: \n\nBug Finder & Fixer — reads code\, finds bugs\, fixes them. 10 lines of Python.\nCode Documentation Generator — docstrings for every function in a directory\nTest Writer — writes tests\, runs them\, fixes failures\, iterates until green\nFile Processor Pipeline — watch a folder\, process every new file automatically\nAPI Health Monitor — hits endpoints\, reports status\, opens issues on failure\nLog Analyzer — reads logs\, groups errors by pattern\, produces a digest\nSecurity Auditor — scans for hardcoded secrets\, SQL injection\, missing validation\nData Report Generator — reads a database or CSV\, produces formatted reports\nPR Review Bot — triggered by webhook\, reviews against your checklist\, posts comments\nMulti-Agent Coordinator — spawns subagents for parallel research + writing + review\n\n🏗️ Managed Agents Preview The hosted version: sandboxed containers\, persistent state\, credential vaulting. $0.08/session-hour + tokens. Public beta since April 8\, 2026. When to use Agent SDK (your infra) vs Managed Agents (Anthropic’s infra). \nWho this is for: Python or TypeScript developers who want to build autonomous AI agents. If you’ve been using Claude Code and want to embed its capabilities into your own applications\, services\, or pipelines — this is the session. Prior experience with Claude Code is helpful but not required. \nWho this is NOT for: Non-developers. This is a coding workshop. Every demo involves writing and running Python or TypeScript code. If you’re looking for no-code AI workflows\, see our earlier events in the series. \nWhat you’ll leave with: ✅ The Agent SDK installed and a working agent running on your machine ✅ A free homework doc with all 10 agent templates in Python and TypeScript ✅ Understanding of built-in tools\, permission modes\, MCP integration\, and subagents ✅ The architecture for building production agent services \nPrerequisites: — Python 3.10+ or Node.js 18+ — An Anthropic API key (sign up at console.anthropic.com) — A code editor and terminal — Basic Python or TypeScript proficiency \n🎙️ Your Speaker Andrew Stafford Co-Lead of The AI Collective Hampton Roads. 25+ years across technology\, cloud architecture\, and AI — including work with Amazon\, NASA\, healthcare platforms\, and enterprise systems. Author of AI for Business. Currently building at the intersection of AI tooling\, agentic workflows\, and practical business automation. \n🏢 For Businesses Want to bring AI automation training to your team? We offer private workshops (lunch and learn\, half-day\, full-day bootcamp)\, conference speaking\, and technical consulting. Book a discovery call \n\n🤝 Organizers & partners\n​\nOrganizers\nThe AI Collective Hampton Roads \n​Platinum partners\nTechArk\nRegent University\nECPI University\nHampton Roads Chamber Foundation\nRetail Alliance & Retail Alliance Foundation \nBronze partners\nAssembly\n757 Collab \n🌍 ​Our parent org \nThe AI Collective is a global non-profit community uniting 225\,000+ pioneers – founders\, researchers\, operators\, and investors – exploring the frontier of AI in major tech hubs worldwide. Through events\, workshops\, and community-led research\, we empower the AI ecosystem to collaboratively steer AI’s future toward trust\, openness\, and human flourishing. \nAll attendees and organizers at events affiliated with The AI Collective agree to our privacy policy and are subject to our code of conduct. Additionally\, by registering for this event\, you agree to The AI Collective Hampton Roads chapter photo & video policy.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/build-your-own-ai-agent-the-claude-agent-sdk-aichr/
LOCATION:Online event
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SUMMARY:Peninsula Builders Study Group
DESCRIPTION:New AI tools are dropping every week. Bookmarks are piling up. “To-be-studied” lists are growing faster than we can keep up with. \nSound familiar? \nPeninsula Builders Study Group is a local initiative for builders of the Peninsula area who want to stop meaning to learn and start actually doing it—together. \nThere’s no pressure to be an expert\, and no bootcamp intensity. Just a consistent habit\, a room full of curious people\, and the accountability that comes from showing up. \nHow it works:\nWe meet every two weeks on Tuesdays from 6:00–7:30 PM at CNU. Sessions are a mix of focused study and group discussion.\nThings to bring: \n\nLaptop\nEarphones/headphones\n\nSession details:\n🕕 Study time: 6:05 PM – 7:05 PM\n🤝 Networking time: 7:05 PM – 7:30 PM\n📍 Location: Christopher Newport University (Luter 170)\n🔁 Frequency: Bi-weekly (Tuesdays)\n💬 Join Slack: Fill Google Form\nDirections:\nPark in the visitor spots in front of Trible Library. From there\, take the first right onto the brick path (on your right if you’re facing the library)\, walk past the Freeman Center\, and take the first left. Luter 170 is in the rightmost wing of the Luter Hall building\, you’ll see a sign on the door. \nRoadmap (optional structure we’re following): \n\nAI Fluency + Claude 101 (start here)\nBuilding with the Claude API\nIntro to MCP + MCP Advanced\nClaude Code in Action + Coursera module\nPractice questions + scenario walkthroughs\nAnti-patterns review\n\nBased on: “The Claude Certified Architect is Here!” \nYou are welcome to study on anything else too. The goal is the habit\, not the syllabus.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/peninsula-builders-study-group-2/
LOCATION:Christopher Newport University\, 1 Avenue of the Arts\, Newport News\, VA\, 23606\, US
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SUMMARY:🧜‍♀️ AICHR | Peninsula Builders Study Group
DESCRIPTION:New AI tools are dropping every week. Bookmarks are piling up. “To-be-studied” lists are growing faster than we can keep up with.\nSound familiar? \nPeninsula Builders Study Group is a local initiative for students and developers of the Peninsula area who want to stop meaning to learn and start actually doing it—together.\nThere’s no pressure to be an expert\, and no bootcamp intensity. Just a consistent habit\, a room full of curious people\, and the accountability that comes from showing up. \nHow it works:\nWe meet every two weeks on Tuesdays from 6:00–7:30 PM at CNU. Sessions are a mix of focused study and group discussion. \nThings to bring: \n\nLaptop\nEarphones/headphones\n\nSession details:\n🕕 Study time: 6:05 PM – 7:05 PM\n🤝 Networking time: 7:05 PM – 7:30 PM\n📍 Location: Christopher Newport University (Luter 170)\n🔁 Frequency: Bi-weekly (Tuesdays)\n💬 Join Slack: Fill Google Form \nDirections:\nPark in the visitor spots in front of Trible Library. From there\, take the first right onto the brick path (on your right if you’re facing the library)\, walk past the Freeman Center\, and take the first left. Luter 170 is in the rightmost wing of the Luter Hall building\, you’ll see a sign on the door. \nRoadmap (optional structure we’re following): \n\nAI Fluency + Claude 101 (start here)\nBuilding with the Claude API\nIntro to MCP + MCP Advanced\nClaude Code in Action + Coursera module\nPractice questions + scenario walkthroughs\nAnti-patterns review\n\nBased on: “The Claude Certified Architect is Here!”\nYou are welcome to study on anything else too. The goal is the habit\, not the syllabus. \n🤝 Organizers & partners\n​\nOrganizers\nThe AI Collective Hampton Roads \n​Platinum partners\nTechArk\nRegent University\nECPI University\nHampton Roads Chamber Foundation\nRetail Alliance & Retail Alliance Foundation\nThe HIVE + City of Virginia Beach \nBronze partners\nAssembly\n757 Collab \n🌍 ​Our parent org \nThe AI Collective is a global non-profit community uniting 200\,000+ pioneers – founders\, researchers\, operators\, and investors – exploring the frontier of AI in major tech hubs worldwide. Through events\, workshops\, and community-led research\, we empower the AI ecosystem to collaboratively steer AI’s future toward trust\, openness\, and human flourishing. \nAll attendees and organizers at events affiliated with The AI Collective agree to our privacy policy and are subject to our code of conduct. Additionally\, by registering for this event\, you agree to The AI Collective Hampton Roads chapter photo & video policy.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%9c%e2%99%80%ef%b8%8f-aichr-peninsula-builders-study-group-2/
LOCATION:Christopher Newport University\, 1 Avenue of the Arts\, Newport News\, VA\, 23606\, US
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260526T193000
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SUMMARY:Peninsula Developers Study Group
DESCRIPTION:New AI tools are dropping every week. Bookmarks are piling up. “To-be-studied” lists are growing faster than we can keep up with. \nSound familiar? \nPeninsula Developers Study Group is a local initiative for students and developers in the Peninsula area who want to stop meaning to learn and start actually doing it—together. \nThere’s no pressure to be an expert\, and no bootcamp intensity. Just a consistent habit\, a room full of curious people\, and the accountability that comes from showing up. \nHow it works:\nWe meet every two weeks on Tuesdays from 6:00–7:30 PM at CNU. Sessions are a mix of focused study and group discussion. \nSession details:\n🕕 Study time: 6:05 PM – 7:05 PM\n🤝 Networking time: 7:05 PM – 7:30 PM\n📍 Location: Christopher Newport University (Luter 170)\n🔁 Frequency: Bi-weekly (Tuesdays)\n💬 Join Slack: Fill Google Form \nThings to bring: \n\nLaptop\nEarphones/headphones\n\nRoadmap (optional structure we’re following): \n\nAI Fluency + Claude 101 (start here)\nBuilding with the Claude API\nIntro to MCP + MCP Advanced\nClaude Code in Action + Coursera module\nPractice questions + scenario walkthroughs\nAnti-patterns review\n\nBased on: “The Claude Certified Architect is Here!” \nYou are welcome to study on anything else too. The goal is the habit\, not the syllabus.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/peninsula-developers-study-group-4/
LOCATION:Christopher Newport University\, 1 Avenue of the Arts\, Newport News\, VA\, 23606\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260528T183000
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SUMMARY:🧜‍♀️ AICHR | Connections & (grocery) carts
DESCRIPTION:Meet people and pick up your weekly groceries. \n🤝 A casual networking hangout in the grocery store cafe\nChats\, connections\, & grocery carts is a relaxed\, social-first networking event for curious\, friendly people across Hampton Roads who enjoy good conversation and knocking out life errands at the same time. \nThis is not a lecture.\nThis is not a pitch night.\nAnd you definitely do not need to “prepare” anything. \nIt is simply a low-pressure space to meet new people\, have real conversations\, and casually connect while wandering the aisles and picking up your weekly groceries. \nWhether you are deeply into AI and automation\, adjacent to tech and creativity\, or just someone who enjoys thoughtful conversations with interesting humans\, you belong here. \n✨ What to expect\n– Casual\, open networking with a mix of builders\, creatives\, technologists\, founders\, students\, and professionals\n– Easy\, organic conversations while shopping at your own pace\n– Light\, optional conversation prompts to help break the ice if you want them\n– No presentations\, no panels\, no pressure to “network correctly”\n– A friendly\, welcoming environment for all backgrounds and experience levels\n– Come as you are. Grab a cart or a basket. Pick up dinner for the week. – – Meet a few new people along the way. \n👥 Who should attend\nChats\, Connections\, & Grocery Carts is for: \nPeople who enjoy meeting others without forced networking vibes\nBuilders\, creatives\, technologists\, and curious minds\nAI\, automation\, no-code\, and tech-adjacent folks\nStudents and career switchers exploring what is next\nFounders\, consultants\, operators\, and professionals\nAnyone who likes good conversation and low-stakes socializing \nIf you enjoy thoughtful chats and meeting people in unexpected places\, you will fit right in. \n🏪 Why a grocery store\nYou were probably going to the store anyway. \nHosting this event in a grocery store keeps things human\, practical\, and approachable. It removes the pressure of traditional networking and turns it into something simple\, efficient\, and a little fun. \nTwo errands. One cart. \n💡 Why this event exists\nCommunity grows best in relaxed\, everyday spaces. \nChats\, Connections\, & Grocery Carts exists to create an easy\, human-centered way for people to connect without titles\, talks\, or expectations. It is about building relationships\, sharing ideas naturally\, and strengthening the local community one conversation at a time. \nCome say hi. Leave with groceries. Make a few new connections along the way. \nℹ️ Other bits of info & FAQs \n\nThis is a free community event\nDrinks or food are available for purchase depending on the venue\nPhotos or videos may be taken for community and marketing purposes\nCome solo or bring a friend\n​​​Is there free parking in the area? Yes. They’ve got lots of spots available in their parking lot.\n​​​Is this free? Yes\, but space is limited. Make sure to RSVP.\n\n🤝 Organizers & partners \nOrganizers\nThe AI Collective Hampton Roads \n​Platinum partners\nTechArk\nRegent University\nECPI University\nHampton Roads Chamber Foundation \nBronze partners\nAssembly\n757 Collab \n🌍 ​Our parent org\nThe AI Collective is a global non-profit community uniting 150\,000+ pioneers – founders\, researchers\, operators\, and investors – exploring the frontier of AI in major tech hubs worldwide. Through events\, workshops\, and community-led research\, we empower the AI ecosystem to collaboratively steer AI’s future toward trust\, openness\, and human flourishing. \nAll attendees and organizers at events affiliated with The AI Collective agree to our privacy policy and are subject to our code of conduct. Additionally\, by registering for this event\, you agree to The AI Collective Hampton Roads chapter photo & video policy.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%9c%e2%99%80%ef%b8%8f-aichr-connections-grocery-carts-5/
LOCATION:Wegmans Cafe\, 4721 Virginia Beach Blvd\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
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