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SUMMARY:Women in Business Coffee Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Join us April 7th from 8-10 AM at The Legacy at Willow Pond in Suffolk for a morning of networking and real connection. This is an open-format event\, so come whenever it works for you. No registration needed. \nAt 9 AM\, we’ll do round-robin introductions so everyone has a chance to share what they’re working on and meet the room. \n  \n@womeninbusinesshr is a community-led support and networking group for women-owned businesses across Hampton Roads. And no\, you don’t have to own a business to come. If you work for one\, support one\, or just want to be in the room with women building things\, you’re welcome here. \nWe rotate locations each month to highlight incredible women-owned businesses across our area. \nIf you want to stay in the loop\, fill out this form to be added to the email list. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1aТАw7QFaE0y_GHynu0gL8Мх6С1V1cZjNGz8zX47РKkA/edit \nCome as you are. Leave with connections.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/women-in-business-coffee-meetup/
LOCATION:The Legacy at Willow Pond\, 4251 White Marsh Road\, Suffolk\, Virginia
CATEGORIES:Business,Networking
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SUMMARY:Assembly Easter Egg Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Let the hunt begin! Hidden eggs are tucked all around campus — filled with sweet treats\, surprises\, and a few special prizes. Step away from your desk\, join the search\, and enjoy a little friendly competition with your coworkers.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/assembly-easter-egg-hunt/
LOCATION:400 Granby St\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
GEO:36.852122;-76.291682
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SUMMARY:VBMBC + The HIVE: Spring Small Business Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Working Smarter\, Not Harder: Scaling Your Business in the Digital World \n​Running a small business today means wearing many hats. The good news is you do not have to do everything the hard way.\n​Join the Virginia Beach Minority Business Council and The HIVE Small Business Resource Center for an interactive session designed to help entrepreneurs understand how AI and modern digital tools can simplify operations\, save time\, and support sustainable growth.\n​This session will introduce practical ways small business owners can use AI today. You will learn how automation and digital tools can reduce repetitive work\, improve decision making\, and help you focus more energy on growing your business. \n​Required registration\n​Registration is required to attend this event. \n​Please sign up here:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-mbc-spring-small-business-roundtable-tickets-1981794826675) \n​Attendees who have not registered may be turned away at the event if capacity is reached. \n​What you will learn\n​• What AI actually means for small businesses today\n​• Practical digital tools you can begin using immediately\n​• How automation can reduce manual work and free up your time\n​• How to take advantage of resources already available to entrepreneurs in Hampton Roads\n​\nWhether you are just beginning to explore digital tools or looking for smarter ways to scale your business\, this event focuses on practical strategies that work in today’s fast moving business environment. \n​Featured speaker\n​Erin Marie\n​Co-Founder & Director @ The AI Collective Hampton Roads\n​AI Modernization\, Automation & Strategy Consultant | Former Microsoft Technical Program Manager \n​Erin Marie is a co-founder of AI Collective Hampton Roads\, a regional community that brings together builders\, leaders\, and practitioners to explore practical and responsible applications of AI. Through workshops\, hackathons\, and community events\, the organization helps people learn how to apply AI in ways that are useful\, accessible\, and human centered.\n​\nPrior to this work\, Erin spent five years at Microsoft as a Technical Program Manager leading modernization efforts for the Windows servicing pipeline. Her work focused on system design\, distributed computing\, and helping organizations modernize workflows through thoughtful adoption of automation and AI.\n​She is known for helping technical and non technical teams work together effectively while building systems that support both business outcomes and the people behind them. \nPartnership\n​This event is hosted by Virginia Beach Minority Business Council & The HIVE Small Business Resource Center of Virginia Beach\, which provides education\, mentoring\, and resources to help entrepreneurs launch and grow successful businesses. \nParking\n​Parking is available in the Red Garage. Enter on Market Street\, walk around the building to 140 Independence Blvd\, and enter through the front entrance.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/vbmbc-the-hive-spring-small-business-roundtable/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Blvd\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
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SUMMARY:Claude Code: From Setup to Agentic Workflows | AICHR
DESCRIPTION:Claude Code: From Setup to Agentic Workflows\nHands-on with the tool that’s turning developers and power users into one-person engineering teams. \nThis is a live\, digital-only event. No in-person attendance. Join from anywhere. \nApril 9\, 2026 · 6:30 PM EST \nAI coding assistants have been around for a while now. Most of them autocomplete your lines and call it a day. Claude Code is something different — it’s an agentic system that lives in your terminal\, reads your entire codebase\, executes multi-file operations\, and coordinates work across sessions and sub-agents. \nThis session is a live\, demo-driven walkthrough of Claude Code and Anthropic’s expanding agentic toolkit. We’re not talking theory. We’re opening terminals\, pairing devices\, and building things in real time.\nWhether you’re a developer looking to 10x your workflow or a technical professional who wants to understand what agentic coding actually looks like in practice\, this is the session to attend. \nJoin Andrew Stafford for a hands-on tour of how Claude’s tools work together to turn a single prompt into a coordinated\, multi-step workflow. \n🔍 What We’ll Cover \nClaude Code: Setup & Core Concepts Installation\, configuration\, and your first agentic session. How Claude Code reads your codebase\, plans changes\, and executes across files — not just autocomplete\, but autonomous multi-step workflows. \nTasks: From To-Dos to Orchestration How Claude Code’s Task system manages complex work with dependency graphs\, filesystem persistence\, and cross-session coordination. Break down big projects into parallelizable work that survives session restarts. \nCowork: Agentic Power Beyond Code Claude Code’s capabilities applied to knowledge work on your desktop. Local file access\, connectors to Slack\, Notion\, Google Drive\, and more — all running in a sandboxed VM on your machine. Live demo of real workflow automation. \nDispatch: Your Phone as a Remote Control The newest feature in the toolkit. Pair your phone to your desktop Cowork session\, fire off tasks from anywhere\, and come back to finished work. We’ll set it up live and put it through its paces. \nThe Agentic Stack: How It All Fits Together Claude Code in the terminal. Cowork on the desktop. Dispatch from your phone. Tasks coordinating across sessions. Sub-agents working in parallel. We’ll map out how these pieces connect into a unified workflow and where they’re heading. \n🎙️ Your Speaker\nAndrew 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. \nWho should attend? \n\nDevelopers and engineers who want to go beyond copilot-style autocomplete\nTechnical professionals curious about agentic AI workflows\nFounders and operators looking to understand the productivity shift\nAnyone who builds\, ships\, or manages software and wants to see what’s possible now\n\nWhy this matters\nThe gap between “AI assistant” and “AI agent” is closing fast. Claude Code doesn’t just suggest code — it plans\, executes\, verifies\, and coordinates. Cowork extends that to knowledge work. Dispatch makes it mobile. Tasks make it persistent. \nThis isn’t a future roadmap talk. These tools are live\, shipping\, and available today. The question isn’t whether agentic workflows will change how you work — it’s how fast you’ll adopt them. \nCome see what it looks like when you stop chatting with AI and start delegating to it. \n\nOur parent org The AI Collective is a global non-profit community uniting 210\,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 are subject to our Code of Conduct.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/claude-code-from-setup-to-agentic-workflows-aichr/
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SUMMARY:BizConnect Member Weekly Coffee Hosted by Istoria
DESCRIPTION:Join BizConnect members\, one of the area’s best networking groups for building quality relationships\, for weekly coffee hosted by Istoria this week. Come for advice from other business owners\, bring guests to connect with BizConnect members\, and bring ideas for partnership opportunities. It’s a great way to end the busy work week and start the weekend. – https://tockify.com/bizconnect/detail/94/1775824200000
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/bizconnect-member-weekly-coffee-hosted-by-istoria/
LOCATION:400 Granby St\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
GEO:36.852122;-76.291682
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T180000
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SUMMARY:Cybersecurity - Chesapeake Weekend Afternoon Networking (WAN)
DESCRIPTION:Attention Information Security and Cybersecurity Professionals!\nAre you looking to meet new people who share your interests? Whether you’re thinking about entering cybersecurity\, have recently entered the field\, or are a seasoned professional\, we welcome all to join us for an evening of networking\, learning\, and fun. \nWhy Attend?\nEnjoy a night out at the cozy and welcoming Neat Bird in Chesapeake\, where you can connect with like-minded individuals. We love bringing people together to share insights and build lasting connections. Join us for some beers—or not\, if that’s your preference. Our goal is to help you forge meaningful relationships in the cybersecurity community. \nAbout ISSA-HR\nThe Information Systems Security Association of Hampton Roads (ISSA-HR) hosts social events throughout the region\, providing a space for cybersecurity professionals and enthusiasts to get together\, share stories\, learn new information\, and meet new people. With years of cybersecurity expertise\, ISSA-HR is committed to promoting the industry and nurturing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. \nRSVP now and bring a friend! We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/cybersecurity-chesapeake-weekend-afternoon-networking-wan-5/
LOCATION:neat bird chicken\, 565 Belaire Avenue\, Chesapeake\, 23320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260414T193000
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SUMMARY:Peninsula Developers Study Group
DESCRIPTION:New AI tools dropping every week. Bookmarks piling up. “To-be-studied” lists growing faster than we can read them. \nSound familiar? \nPeninsula Developers Study Group is a local initiative for students and developers in the Newport News / Hampton Roads area who want to stop meaning to learn and actually do it — together. \nNo pressure to be an expert. 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. Topic\, format\, and pace adjust based on what the group needs. \nSession Details\n📅 Start Date: April 14th\, 2026\n🕚 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM\n📍 Location: Christopher Newport University (room details via Slack)\n🔃 Frequency: Bi-weekly (Tuesdays)\n📚 First Topic: Claude 101 — AI tools\, no prior experience needed \nYou are welcome to study something else too. The goal is the habit\, not the syllabus. \nTo join\nFill out the form and you will receive a Slack invite with the exact room details before the session: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7mmR0I0dlreopNJNgL7mRWz5m4oZz7Ixc1g7xSrsyR_kcag/viewform?usp=dialog
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/peninsula-developers-study-group/
LOCATION:Christopher Newport University\, 1 Avenue of the Arts\, Newport News\, VA\, 23606\, US
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SUMMARY:Connect Coastal Virginia's Sip&Socialize Business Networking
DESCRIPTION:Join Connect Coastal Virginia for our Sip & Socialize Networking Event where GovCon leaders\, tech innovators and creative minds meet!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/connect-coastal-virginias-sipsocialize-business-networking-3/
LOCATION:Jimmy G’s Chop House & Bistro Bar\, 3333 Virginia Beach Boulevard #UNIT 17\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23452\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23452\, US
CATEGORIES:Meetup,Networking
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SUMMARY:PechaKucha (PKN) Night
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a high-energy evening of storytelling\, creativity\, and rapid-fire inspiration! At PKN Night\, presenters have just 20 slides and 20 seconds per slide to share their ideas\, passions\, or projects—no fluff\, just the good stuff. Whether you’re here to speak\, listen\, or just soak in the vibes\, come hang out and get inspired. RSVP & sign up to present on the community portal. – https://community.assemblynfk.com/en/events/view/1415671252/pechakucha-pkn-night
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/pechakucha-pkn-night-2/
LOCATION:400 Granby St\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260416T010000
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SUMMARY:Brotherhood & Trust with I SEE YOU BRO
DESCRIPTION:Come out for candid conversations and real talk — it’s more than just a round table\, it’s a community coming together to share. This month\, they’ll be discussing brotherhood and trust led by Dr. Fred Scott\, PHD\, LPC\, NCC. – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/i-see-you-bro-presents-the-lab-tickets-1586608491709?aff=erelexpmlt
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/the-lab-with-i-see-you-bro/
LOCATION:400 Granby St\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
GEO:36.852122;-76.291682
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SUMMARY:Who's On Your B.A.I.L. Team? Your Trusted Business Advisors!
DESCRIPTION:Wouldn’t it be great if you had a team in place that would help you avoid troubles or assist with challenges in your business? \n\n\n\n\nYou Can Build the Right Team – Your B.A.I.L. Team! \nEvery successful business owner needs trusted advisors. Your B.A.I.L. Team includes a Banker\, Accountant\, Insurance Broker\, and Lawyer—each playing a vital role in helping you make smart decisions as you launch or grow your business. \nBanker\nYour banker can guide you on the right types of business bank accounts and introduce tools and services that simplify managing your company’s finances.\nPresented by Joey Barnes – Fulton Bank \nAccountant\nBefore you even form your business\, an accountant can help you evaluate projected revenue and determine the most appropriate business structure. This decision directly affects how your business is taxed.\nPresented by Chelsea Torres – SBDC \nInsurance Broker\nAn insurance broker takes the time to understand your business model\, daily operations\, team structure\, and sales approach. They assess potential risks and identify areas where your business could face liability—ensuring you’re properly protected.\nPresented by COVA Insurance \nLawyer\nA lawyer advises you on business activities and potential liabilities. They help you choose the right legal structure and provide guidance on essential contracts with clients\, employees\, and vendors.\nPresented by Savvas Daginis – Davis\, Burch\, Abrams Law Firm \nIn partnership with the City of Chesapeake Economic Development \nImportant Details:\n• This is a live\, in-person workshop and will not be recorded.\n• Attendance is free; however\, RSVP is required.\n• Registered participants will receive a reminder prior to the event.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/whos-on-your-b-a-i-l-team-your-trusted-business-advisors/
LOCATION:Chesapeake Economic Development\, 555 Belaire Avenue\, Chesapeake\, Virginia
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship
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SUMMARY:Startup Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Start-up Assistance\n\nKey motivations for entrepreneurship include creative freedom\, control over one’s career path\, the pursuit of wealth creation\, and personal development. \n*Evaluate your entrepreneurial abilities\n*Marketing strategies\n*Financial resources\n*Legal form of organization\n*Tips to prepare & present your business plan\n*Cybersecurity Tips \nEnsure a strong foundation and entrepreneurial success by starting with a well-defined strategy. \n\nSpeaker(s): Lin Hite\, Longwood SBDC Western Region Director \nCo-Sponsor(s): LSBDC\, VASBDC\, GMU\, SBA\, GoVA \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/startup-strategies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T140000
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SUMMARY:FOCI 101 Briefing Overview for Government Contractors WEBINAR
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is a fast\, founder- and investor-oriented introduction to how strategic competition\, foreign influence\, and U.S. government scrutiny increasingly intersect with advanced technology development. \nThe session places Foreign Ownership\, Control\, or Influence (FOCI) in its operational context: how states pursue access\, how influence is exercised indirectly\, and how early signals shape outcomes long before any formal review or enforcement action occurs. \nTopics include: \n-How foreign state and state-aligned actors engage U.S. innovators today\, including current collection trends\, indirect access strategies\, and soft-power engagement across research\, startup\, investment\, and scaling environments. This includes the periods where vulnerabilities spike. \n-How FOCI is interpreted across the U.S. government\, where thresholds differ between agencies (DoD\, DOE\, NIH\, NSF\, etc.)\, and how those interpretations continue to evolve. \n-What actually draws attention in practice\, funding structures\, partnerships\, personnel\, data access\, and commercial behavior\, often years before companies realize they are being evaluated. \n-Practical mitigation options teams can consider if and when FOCI-related issues arise. \nThe discussion draws on real-world patterns from intelligence collection\, influence operations\, and technology competition. It’s designed to sharpen judgment\, challenge assumptions\, and help teams understand the terrain they’re operating in\, so innovation can proceed faster and with fewer strategic surprises. \nFunded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. \nPRESENTER: Cyrus Miryekta\, CEO\, Ravelin US LLC \nDATE: April 16\, 2026 \nTIME: 1-2PM Eastern WEBINAR \nCOST: Virginia Based Co’s & Virginia University FREE; All Others $20
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/foci-101-briefing-overview-for-government-contractors-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:Hub Topic Talks: Truly Listening as the Ultimate Entrepreneurial Unlock
DESCRIPTION:Entrepreneurs are taught to pitch\, persuade\, and push forward. But the skill that transformed Paige Edward’s career — and made her the #1 producer for seven straight years — was learning how to truly listen. After earning a Master’s in Counseling\, she discovered that understanding what people aren’t saying often matters more than what they are. In this session\, we’ll explore how deep listening sharpens product-market fit\, uncovers real objections\, strengthens teams\, and builds the kind of trust that fuels sustainable growth. \nHub Topic Talks is a platform where entrepreneurs share their remarkable journeys and their acquired industry expertise. These thought-provoking talks delve into specific industry-level topics\, offering not only deep insights and wisdom but also tangible action steps. Be inspired by the stories of those who have navigated the entrepreneurial landscape with degrees of failure and success. Don’t miss your chance to connect with industry experts and uncover the keys to success at Hub Talks! Attend in person at the Hub or virtually via Zoom!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/hub-topic-talks-truly-listening-as-the-ultimate-entrepreneurial-unlock/
LOCATION:Tribe Square Entrepreneurship Hub\, 249 Richmond Road\, Williamsburg\, VA 23185\, Williamsburg\, VA\, 23185\, US
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship
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SUMMARY:Claude Code Agent Teams Workshop | AICHR
DESCRIPTION:This event is capped at 500 attendees. Register now to secure your spot. \nYou’ve set up Claude Code. You’ve built your first automations. Now it’s time to scale.\nAgent Teams is Claude Code’s most powerful feature — multiple AI instances working in parallel\, sharing task lists\, and coordinating directly with each other. Instead of one agent handling everything sequentially\, you spin up a team: frontend\, backend\, QA — each working independently while a team lead orchestrates the whole operation.\nThis session is a live\, demo-driven deep dive into Agent Teams. We’re not talking theory. We’re spinning up a real multi-agent team on stage and building a project in parallel — live.\nIf you attended our April 9 event (or watched the recording)\, this is the next step. If you didn’t\, you can still follow along — but having Claude Code installed will help.\nJoin Andrew Stafford for a hands-on look at how to go from “one AI assistant” to “an AI workforce.” \n🔍 What We’ll Cover \nAgent Teams Setup The one-line configuration that unlocks multi-agent orchestration. tmux for split-pane visibility. Display modes. Permission management. \nLive Demo: Multi-Agent Build We’ll spin up a 3-agent team — two builders and a reviewer — and build a real feature in parallel. You’ll watch the agents claim tasks\, communicate with each other\, and coordinate their work in real time. \nPrompt Engineering for Teams How to define roles\, assign file ownership\, set communication protocols\, and prevent the #1 failure mode (agents overwriting each other’s work). \nPlan-Then-Execute at Scale The pattern that makes Agent Teams reliable: every agent drafts a plan\, gets approval\, then executes. No wasted tokens\, no wrong-direction builds. \nWhen to Use Teams vs Sub-Agents vs Solo Agent Teams aren’t always the answer. We’ll cover the decision framework for choosing the right approach based on your task complexity and budget. \nToken Economics Agent Teams use 3-5x the tokens of a single session. We’ll break down the real costs and show you how to optimize for value. \n🎙️ Your Speaker\nAndrew 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. \nAlso runs Claude Code for Business Group\nAnd AI Consulting Group \nWho should attend? \n\nDevelopers and engineers who want to go beyond copilot-style autocomplete\nTechnical professionals curious about agentic AI workflows\nFounders and operators looking to understand the productivity shift\nAnyone who builds\, ships\, or manages software and wants to see what’s possible now\n\nWhy this matters\nThe gap between “AI assistant” and “AI agent” is closing fast. Claude Code doesn’t just suggest code — it plans\, executes\, verifies\, and coordinates. Cowork extends that to knowledge work. Dispatch makes it mobile. Tasks make it persistent. \nThis isn’t a future roadmap talk. These tools are live\, shipping\, and available today. The question isn’t whether agentic workflows will change how you work — it’s how fast you’ll adopt them. \nCome see what it looks like when you stop chatting with AI and start delegating to it. \nAttendees will receive a comprehensive homework resource guide and access to our AI Workflow Starter Kit for those who want done-for-you templates and video walkthroughs. \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 215\,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/claude-code-agent-teams-workshop-aichr/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T150000
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SUMMARY:"Inside Out Culture" Leading People Through Strategic Culture Change
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE STRATEGIES\, PURPOSE\, PROGRESS SERIES A monthly seminar series featuring local business experts sharing insights on key topics. Typically held on the third Tuesday at the Virginia Peninsula Chamber Regional Conference Center.\nMembers: Free | Non-Members: $15
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/inside-out-culture-leading-people-through-strategic-culture-change/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T190000
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SUMMARY:INNOVATE Cyber Virtual Student Showcase & Pitch Event
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to invite you to the upcoming INNOVATE Cyber Virtual Student Showcase & Pitch Event on Tuesday\, April 21 at 5:00 PM (ET) via Zoom. \nThis high-impact\, experiential learning event highlights the innovative work of undergraduate student teams across the Commonwealth of Virginia who have spent the semester tackling real-world cybersecurity challenges using a design thinking mindset and a human-centered approach. \nJoin us to: \n\nHear student pitches and innovative cybersecurity solutions with a human-centered approach\nLearn about their journeys and experiences\nExplore emerging talent and opportunities for deeper collaboration\n\nDate: Tuesday\, April 21\nTime: 5:00 PM (ET)\nLocation: Zoom Webinar – Join from anywhere \nRegister at this link to join us!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/innovate-cyber-virtual-student-showcase-pitch-event/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Pitch Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T210000
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SUMMARY:Norfolk Cybersecurity Networking & Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:From 6-9pm for a night of networking and fun at The OV Beach Tavern located in Ocean View\, Norfolk. Happy hour is till 8pm with fantastic deals\, check the 2nd image for details. \nConnect with fellow tech enthusiasts\, Information Security\, and Cybersecurity professionals in a relaxed atmosphere. Share ideas\, make new friends\, and enjoy delicious drinks and snacks. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to expand your professional circle and have a great time! \nFree tickets and further details are available at:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980179496178
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/norfolk-cybersecurity-networking-happy-hour-2/
LOCATION:The OV Beach Tavern\, 9659 1st View St\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260421T213000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260421T233000
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SUMMARY:Locating the Missing Middle Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Come out for a session led by AIA CoVA and hear from architecture firms WPA\, Dills\, and GARC about the barriers to missing middle housing — and how to overcome them. Explore why this walkable\, human-scale solution is still hard to build and the opportunities to bring it back. Tenants & members\, see the community portal for a special discount. – https://aiahr.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=517&ts=1773927228
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/locating-the-missing-middle-roundtable-the-missing-middle-pattern-book/
LOCATION:400 Granby St\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
GEO:36.852122;-76.291682
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
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SUMMARY:14th Annual Tom Tom Festival
DESCRIPTION:A Festival About the Future of Community. \nIdeas by Day \nCommunities need big ideas and passionate people willing to step and bring them to life. Tom Tom connects these engaged citizens and leaders across backgrounds and sectors to dream big. Talks\, workshops\, and keynotes facilitate connections\, build trust\, and inspire action. \nCelebration by Night \nWe believe in having fun\, and the Festival is a testament to it. Some of Charlottesville’s biggest and most memorable celebrations happen here. Whether it’s a massive Downtown Mall Block Party\, multi-genre concerts\, or fabulous dance events\, it’s all about bringing the community together to build friendship and trust.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/14th-annual-tom-tom-festival/
LOCATION:Charlottesville\, Charlottesville\, Virginia
CATEGORIES:Just For Fun,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T100000
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SUMMARY:April BizConnect Networking/Coffee - KROC Center
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our larger monthly networking coffee to connect with other members of the business community and meet new people. \nMembers attend at no charge. Non-members $10 in advance\, $15 at the door. Click here to purchase ticket: https://form.jotform.com/60153655736963
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/april-bizconnect-networking-coffee-kroc-center/
LOCATION:The Salvation Army Kroc Center Hampton Roads\, 1401 Ballentine Boulevard\, Norfolk\, VA 23504\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23504\, US
CATEGORIES:Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="BizConnectHR":MAILTO:laura@BizConnectHR.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T145804Z
CREATED:20260406T145804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T145804Z
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SUMMARY:Secure Energy Future Center (SEFC) Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center is pleased to invite you to the Grand Opening of the Secure Energy Future Center (SEFC) at Tech Center Research Park\, a new regional hub advancing next-generation energy innovation.\n\nJoin us for a dynamic and engaging program featuring regional and state leadership\, an inside look at SEFC\, and the opportunity to connect with those shaping the future of energy in the Commonwealth and beyond.\n\nCheck-in and registration will open at 9:45 AM\, with the program beginning promptly at 10:00 AM.\nThe event will feature brief remarks\, followed by guided tours of the center and networking opportunities. Light refreshments will be served.\n\n\nAbout SEFC:\nSEFC is a hub for next-generation energy solutions in a highly strategic coastal location\, leveraging Hampton Roads’ unique assets to drive innovation\, solve complex energy challenges\, and enable strategic growth for the region\, the Commonwealth\, and beyond. Leveraging Virginia’s most valuable assets— world-class university research\, unmatched defense and maritime infrastructure\, proximity to famed Jefferson Lab and NASA facilities and world-class programming from Virginia Tech and VTCRC—SEFC serves as a market-driven platform for accelerating energy innovation into scalable commercial solutions.\n\nLearn more about the Secure Energy Future Center HERE.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/secure-energy-future-center-sefc-grand-opening/
LOCATION:Virginia Tech Newport News
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T213000
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SUMMARY:Extracurricular | The Power Of Creative Business IV
DESCRIPTION:Come engage in lively discussions\, build meaningful connections\, and uncover the transformative power of creative thinking in today’s ever-evolving marketplace. Whether you’re an entrepreneur\, artist\, or simply curious about the synergy between art and commerce\, this event is for you. \nEvent Highlights: Panel Discussion featuring innovative business leaders and creatives \nSounds by Diósa | Light refreshments provided | Cash bar | Free with RSVP
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/extracurricular-the-power-of-creative-business-iv/
LOCATION:Assembly\, 400 Granby Street\, Norfolk\, VA 23510\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23510\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Networking
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260422T233000
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SUMMARY:The Giving Exchange: Clothing & Home Goods Swap
DESCRIPTION:Clear out your closet and refresh your style — all for a great cause! Enjoy a fashion forecast by Foster Beauty\, a fashion show\, mocktails by FreeLife\, and find a few fresh finds for the spring and summer while also supporting the Urban Renewal Center. All adult sizes and genders welcome. RSVP to get more event details\, and bring a friend! Free for Assembly tenants & members; $5 for non-members. – https://community.assemblynfk.com/events/1415692432/the-giving-exchange-clothing-and-home-goods-swap?&v=4.0.901
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/the-giving-exchange-clothing-home-goods-swap/
LOCATION:400 Granby St\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
GEO:36.852122;-76.291682
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260422T220000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260423T013000
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CREATED:20260410T195747Z
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SUMMARY:Extracurricular: The Power of Creative Business | Session IV
DESCRIPTION:Come out for a dynamic networking event that explores the intersection of creativity and business. Presented by Antidote Agency\, this event brings together a panel of visionary business owners and creatives to share stories\, insights\, and strategies on harnessing creativity as a driving force for success in the business world. Whether you’re an entrepreneur\, artist\, or simply curious about the synergy between art and commerce\, this event is for you! – https://posh.vip/e/extracurricular-the-power-of-creative-business
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/extracurricular-the-power-of-creative-business-session-iv/
LOCATION:400 Granby St\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
GEO:36.852122;-76.291682
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260423T200000
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SUMMARY:Claude as Your AI Coworker | AICHR
DESCRIPTION:This event is capped at 500 attendees. Register now to secure your spot. \nEveryone thinks Claude Code is for developers. It’s not.\nClaude Code and Cowork are the closest things we have to a true AI coworker — one that connects to your email\, your calendar\, your files\, and your apps\, then actually does the work instead of just answering questions about it.\nThis session shows you 10 practical things Claude can do for you right now — no coding required. Every example follows the same pattern: you provide the idea and make the final call\, the AI handles the grunt work\, and you review before anything goes live. Human in the loop\, every step.\nThis is our most accessible event yet. If you’ve been curious about AI but felt like everything was aimed at developers — this one’s for you. \n🔍 What We’ll Cover \n10 Live Demonstrations (or as many as we can get done in the hour) \n\nDaily Morning Briefing — Calendar + email + priorities\, generated before you wake up\nMeeting Prep Researcher — Topic research + one-page briefing\, ready before you walk in\nEmail Triage Assistant — Scan inbox\, flag priorities\, draft replies for your review\nFile Organizer — 500 messy files → sorted\, renamed\, organized in minutes\nData Cleanup Specialist — Messy spreadsheets → clean\, standardized\, formatted\nCompetitive Research Analyst — 5 competitors → structured landscape document\nWeekly Status Report Generator — Compile your week’s work into a summary\nTravel Planner — Budget + dates + preferences → complete itinerary\nSubscription Audit — Find and flag every unused recurring charge\nPresentation Generator — Notes or a topic → branded slide deck\n\nThe Human-in-the-Loop Pattern Every demo follows the same principle: you bring the starting ideas and judgment. The AI does the heavy lifting. You review and approve before anything is final. The AI is the intern — you’re the boss. \nSetup for Non-Technical People We’ll show you how to get Cowork running on your machine — no terminal\, no code\, no developer tools. Just the Claude Desktop app and your existing accounts. \n🎙️ Your Speaker\nAndrew 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. \nAlso runs Claude Code for Business Group\nAnd AI Consulting Group \nWho should attend? \n\nDevelopers and engineers who want to go beyond copilot-style autocomplete\nTechnical professionals curious about agentic AI workflows\nFounders and operators looking to understand the productivity shift\nAnyone who builds\, ships\, or manages software and wants to see what’s possible now\n\nWhy this matters\nThe gap between “AI assistant” and “AI agent” is closing fast. Claude Code doesn’t just suggest code — it plans\, executes\, verifies\, and coordinates. Cowork extends that to knowledge work. Dispatch makes it mobile. Tasks make it persistent. \nThis isn’t a future roadmap talk. These tools are live\, shipping\, and available today. The question isn’t whether agentic workflows will change how you work — it’s how fast you’ll adopt them. \nCome see what it looks like when you stop chatting with AI and start delegating to it. \nAttendees will receive a comprehensive homework resource guide and access to our AI Workflow Starter Kit for those who want done-for-you templates and video walkthroughs. \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 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/claude-as-your-ai-coworker-aichr/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260424T001500
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SUMMARY:Beginners Yoga Class by ISYB Collective
DESCRIPTION:Roll out your mat and unwind at this laid-back beginner yoga class led by Brenten. This donation-based session (“pay what you want”) supports I SEE YOU BRO’s 501(c) nonprofit fundraiser and is limited to 20 spots (10 BYO mat\, 10 with mats provided). Perfect for newbies or anyone looking to stretch\, relax\, and enjoy good vibes together. – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beginners-yoga-class-by-isyb-collective-tickets-1986078209388?aff=erelexpmlt
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/beginners-yoga-class-by-isyb-collective/
LOCATION:400 Granby St\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
GEO:36.852122;-76.291682
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T143000
DTSTAMP:20260406T151146Z
CREATED:20260406T151146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T151146Z
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SUMMARY:Spring 2026 Demo Day
DESCRIPTION:Demo Day: The Grand Finale of the Semester! \nCelebrate innovation. Connect across the community. See ideas come to life. \nJoin us for Demo Day\, the ultimate showcase of what happens when ideas meet action at the W&M Entrepreneurship Hub. This high-energy event brings together students\, faculty\, alumni\, and regional entrepreneurs to celebrate a semester of entrepreneurial thinking in action. \n\nRocket Pitch Faceoff: Watch top student founders compete for the grand prize and pitch their ventures live before a panel of judges.\n\nThese finalists have refined their ideas through months of mentorship and feedback\, now they’ll take the stage to win it all!\n\n\nImpact Showcase: Discover how the Hub community is turning curiosity into impact\, from ventures launched to partnerships formed and lessons learned.\nHub Perks: Earn 500 points toward exclusive Hub swag just for checking in. Everyone who RSVPs and checks in at the event will be entered into our Hub Swag Giveaway for premium prizes and merch.\nWho Should Attend: Faculty\, Staff\, Students\, Alumni & Community Entrepreneurs\n\nWhether you mentor\, teach\, build\, or cheer from the sidelines\, this is your afternoon to connect and build relationships with the people shaping what’s next.\n\n\nCan’t join in person? → Register to join via Zoom or watch using YouTubeLive\nRSVP Required → Claim your spot\n\n  \nSponsored by: The Entrepreneurship Hub
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/spring-2026-demo-day/
LOCATION:Tribe Square\, 315 Richmond Road\, Williamsburg\, VA 23185\, Williamsburg\, VA\, 23185\, US
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Pitch Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T200000
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SUMMARY:Norfolk.js: 670k People Watched Us Vibe Code
DESCRIPTION:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYx8NX49OS8\nImagine being flown across the country to build a full-stack app from scratch in under four hours\, where you have to demo what you made in front of a dev influencer\, corporate recruiter\, and competing engineering teams regardless of if it’s finished or a broken mess. \nNow imagine that it’s all being filmed by a full production crew\, having to juggle team interviews and makeup touchups between code commits and debugging attempts\, all to make a video that’s been viewed over 670\,000 times! Terrifying right? \nRyan McGovern and Austin Galyon did exactly that while competing in a CodeTV Web Dev Challenge sponsored by Intuit\, where they built Pantry Party – a collaborative generative recipe app built using Astro\, Convex\, Clerk\, Netlify\, and the Claude API\, most of which they had never seen or used before that morning. They’ll share what the experience was actually like behind the scenes\, where AI-assisted coding helped\, where it completely failed\, and how their tooling has evolved since. \nAll skill levels welcome! The 757Dev Community means a lot to me\, and I thank each of you for your support. 🖖 \nAs always\, HUGE thanks to Assembly for hosting.
Learn more about the amenities and community of Assembly at https://www.assemblynfk.com/ \nStreet parking is free after 6 pm. From 6:30-7:00 pm\, we will have someone at the door to let you in. After 7\, message the #javascript channel on 757Dev Slack. We meet in the Fur Room on the 4th floor.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/norfolk-js-670k-people-watched-us-vibe-code/
LOCATION:Assembly\, 400 Granby Street\, Norfolk\, VA 23510\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23510\, US
CATEGORIES:Meetup,Tech
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SUMMARY:Norfolk.js — 670K people watched us vibe code
DESCRIPTION:Step behind the scenes of a high-stakes CodeTV challenge where two developers built and demoed a full-stack app in under four hours. Ryan McGovern and Austin Galyon share the reality of coding on camera with new tools and AI under pressure in this conversation hosted by Norfolk.js. – https://www.meetup.com/norfolkjs/events/314156513/
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/norfolk-js-2/
LOCATION:400 Granby St\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
GEO:36.852122;-76.291682
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