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SUMMARY:The Network: Direct Employer Access (Norfolk)
DESCRIPTION:Stop applying online. Start shaking hands. Bypass the resume “black hole.” Meet vetted hiring managers who know what your clearance is worth\nThe Algorithm Can’t Hire You. We Can.\nThe Problem: You spend hours tailoring your resume. You submit it to an online portal. You wait. You hear nothing. The “Black Hole” of online applications is the enemy of a fast transition.\nThe Solution: The Network is your bypass. We cut the red tape and put you in the room with the people who actually sign the offer letters.\nThis isn’t a “job fair” where you collect brochures. This is a tactical access point to the 757’s most aggressive military-hiring companies. We have vetted every employer in the room. They aren’t here to tell you to “apply on the website”—they are here to find their next team leader.\nWho Should Attend:\nTransitioning Service Members: Who are tired of the waiting game.\nMilitary Spouses: Looking for employers who understand the PCS lifestyle.\nVeterans: Ready to level up from their current civilian role.\nYour Rules of Engagement:\nBring Resumes if you have them BUT no biggie if you don’t.\nBe Social: No stress\, take your 30 seconds to tell them who you are. Make it count. Learn who they are and what they’re looking for. If it’s not you\, how you can help.\nThe job market is all about who you know. Come know the right people.\nIf you have any additional questions\, please do not hesitate to contact us:\nPhone: 757-807-0423\nEmail: militarycommunity@theworkforcecouncil.org\nThis event and the services provided herein at the Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Centers are funded through 25% or $199\,576 through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and 75% or $580\,391 through nonfederal sources.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/the-network-direct-employer-access-norfolk-35/
LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 861 Glenrock Rd\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
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SUMMARY:AI\, Semantic Operations\, and Decision Advantage in Defense
DESCRIPTION:Building the Future Fight: AI\, Semantic Operations\, and Decision Advantage in Defense\nNOTE: This is a collaborative exchange focused on lessons learned\, future requirements\, and practical implementation \,not product marketing or business development event.\nEvent Overview:\nThis event brings together operators\, technologists\, and innovators from defense\, industry and academia to focus on one mission: accelerating real-world decision advantage through next-generation semantic technologies and operational AI.\nThe conversation will move past abstract concepts and into practice\, examining knowledge graph architectures\, digital engineering\, logistics modernization\, rapid acquisition pathways\, and the infusion of AI/ML into operational workflows that matter on the battlefield and in contested environments. This session is focused on shaping faster\, smarter\, more connected defense systems that deliver trustworthy information and decision advantage. The future belongs to organizations that can continuously process\, adapt\, and execute faster than their adversaries.  \nEvent Moderator – Lucien Niemeyer\nOpening Remarks: 1100 – 1120\nDr. John Matyjas\, Dr. Don Pellegrino\nFraming the technical and operational imperatives for semantic decision advantage.\n· Knowledge graph architectures in ISR and logistics\n· Digital engineering and MBSE in defense acquisition successes and lessons learned.  \nPanel Discussion: 1125 – 1220 – Denise Ferniza (Moderator)\nOvercoming Data and Interoperability Barriers\n· Siloed systems\, standards of adoption\, and bridging commercial and government solutions.\nPanelists\nDr. John Matyjas\, Dr. Don Pellegrino\, Mr. John Sayoun  \nBREAK – LUNCH: 1225-1240  \nSolution Focused Discussion: 1245 –1345\n· Logistics Modernization & Data-Driven Decision Support\n· Open discussion of current requirements and how they’re being piloted  \nSolution Focused Discussion: 13:50 – 14:20\n· Best practices for leveraging OTAs and accelerating tech transfer  \nAction Planning: 14:25 –1500 – Lucien Niemeyer (Moderator)\nFrom Insights to Action – Operator Next Steps\n· Wrap up and distilling days discussions into actionable next steps\n· Identify projects\, technical working groups\, and next steps for cross-organizational collaboration.  \nTechnical Focus Areas to be covered during the event:\n1. Semantic Decision Advantage Architectures\n· Exploring how semantic technologies like knowledge graphs and ontologies give commanders faster\, more accurate decision advantage across operations and logistics.\n2. Digital Engineering & Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)\n· Discussions on how digital twins and MBSE accelerate requirement validation\, de-risk acquisition\, and speed MVPs into operational use.\n3. Logistics Modernization & Data-Driven Decision Support\n· How data-driven logistics\, 5G-enabled warehouses\, and AI tools cut friction\, break silos\, and keep forces supplied at the edge.\n4. Rapid Acquisition & Tech Transfer\n· Practical playbooks for using OTAs and rapid pathways to field new capabilities faster and avoid duplicate efforts across services.\n5. Operator and Stakeholder Engagement\n· What’s working\, what’s not\, and where semantic\, AI\, and digital engineering must go next.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/ai-semantic-operations-and-decision-advantage-in-defense/
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: AI\, Semantic Operations\, and Decision Advantage in Defense
DESCRIPTION:Building the Future Fight: AI\, Semantic Operations\, and Decision Advantage in Defense\nNOTE: This is a collaborative exchange focused on lessons learned\, future requirements\, and practical implementation \,not product marketing or business development event.  \nONLINE details: Microsoft Teams meeting\nJoin: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/237378663016483?p=7G5C3WYwJZMr4wNOhJ  \nIn-person event in separate link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ai-semantic-operations-and-decision-advantage-in-defense-tickets-1989605140534?aff=oddtdtcreator\nContact info: Events@NeptuneSHIELD.com\nEvent Overview:\nThis event brings together operators\, technologists\, and innovators from defense\, industry and academia to focus on one mission: accelerating real-world decision advantage through next-generation semantic technologies and operational AI.\nThe conversation will move past abstract concepts and into practice\, examining knowledge graph architectures\, digital engineering\, logistics modernization\, rapid acquisition pathways\, and the infusion of AI/ML into operational workflows that matter on the battlefield and in contested environments. This session is focused on shaping faster\, smarter\, more connected defense systems that deliver trustworthy information and decision advantage. The future belongs to organizations that can continuously process\, adapt\, and execute faster than their adversaries.\nEvent Moderator – Lucien Niemeyer\nOpening Remarks: 1100 – 1120\nDr. John Matyjas\, Dr. Don Pellegrino\nFraming the technical and operational imperatives for semantic decision advantage.\n· Knowledge graph architectures in ISR and logistics\n· Digital engineering and MBSE in defense acquisition successes and lessons learned.  \nPanel Discussion: 1125 – 1220 – Denise Ferniza (Moderator)\nOvercoming Data and Interoperability Barriers\n· Siloed systems\, standards of adoption\, and bridging commercial and government solutions.\nPanelists\nDr. John Matyjas\, Dr. Don Pellegrino\, Mr. John Sayoun  \nBREAK – LUNCH: 1225-1240\nSolution Focused Discussion: 1245 –1345\n· Logistics Modernization & Data-Driven Decision Support\n· Open discussion of current requirements and how they’re being piloted  \nSolution Focused Discussion: 13:50 – 14:20\n· Best practices for leveraging OTAs and accelerating tech transfer  \nAction Planning: 14:25 –1500 – Lucien Niemeyer (Moderator)\nFrom Insights to Action – Operator Next Steps\n· Wrap up and distilling days discussions into actionable next steps\n· Identify projects\, technical working groups\, and next steps for cross-organizational collaboration.  \nTechnical Focus Areas to be covered during the event:\n1. Semantic Decision Advantage Architectures\n· Exploring how semantic technologies like knowledge graphs and ontologies give commanders faster\, more accurate decision advantage across operations and logistics.\n2. Digital Engineering & Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)\n· Discussions on how digital twins and MBSE accelerate requirement validation\, de-risk acquisition\, and speed MVPs into operational use.\n3. Logistics Modernization & Data-Driven Decision Support\n· How data-driven logistics\, 5G-enabled warehouses\, and AI tools cut friction\, break silos\, and keep forces supplied at the edge.\n4. Rapid Acquisition & Tech Transfer\n· Practical playbooks for using OTAs and rapid pathways to field new capabilities faster and avoid duplicate efforts across services.\n5. Operator and Stakeholder Engagement\n· What’s working\, what’s not\, and where semantic\, AI\, and digital engineering must go next.
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SUMMARY:AI for Learning & Development Build Challenge | Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:About the challenge\nWelcome to the AI for Learning & Development Build Challenge with the AI Collective Hampton Roads Chapter to be held at the Regent University Library in Virginia Beach.\nThis is a local build challenge with an in-person kickoff\, followed by a two-week build phase\, then an in-person presentation & judging event.\nYou’ll have two weeks to build an AI application based on the problem statement shared at the kickoff event. This AI Build Challenge is open to adult participants of all skill levels\, from experienced developers to beginner using no or low code tools. You’re encouraged to use AI tools to further your development. After the build phase\, you’ll deliver an in-person presentation to judges and other attendees. The winning projects will receive prizes (TBA).\nKickoff on Thursday\, June 4th from 6:30–8:00pm.\nWe encourage you to join us in person in the Regent Library Auditorum\, but the kickoff will be also be recorded if you’re unable to attend.\nBuild Phase from June 5th through 18th. You can work individually or in teams.\nPresentations & Judging on Thursday\, June 18th from 6:30–9:00pm. Return to the Regent Library Auditorium to share your work! Presentations must be delivered in person to be considered for judging and prizes.\nGET STARTED\nThe first thing you should do is register through Devpost before the June 4th Kickoff.\nYou can work individually or in teams\, but registration is important because space is limited. Then plan to come out to the Kickoff event to discover the problem statement and receive inspiration and development guidance from our AI Collective experts.\nIf you’re unable to attend the in-person Kickoff\, that’s okay because we’ll share a recording after the event with those who pre-register.\nThis is a beginner-friendly event. If you’re never participated in a build challenge or hackathon\, this is your opportunity! The Kickoff will include some initial guidance regarding topics and tools\, and we’ll make additional online resources available during the two week build phase.\nRequirements\nWHAT TO BUILD\nYou’ll build a project that uses AI to enhance learning and development (with more details unveiled at the Kickoff event). Projects will be evaluated on potential impact\, not technical complexity.\nWHAT TO SUBMIT\nPrior to the in-person Presentations & Judging event\, please submit the following in Devpost:\nProject Overview (e.g.\, PDF one-sheet\, slidedeck\, etc.)\nCode Repository (e.g.\, Github) and/or Project Link (e.g. website)\nAt the Presentations & Judging event\, please prepare for the following:\n3-5 minute presentation and/or demo\n2-3 minute Q&A with judges\nIn-person delivery (at least one team member in attendance)\nJudging Criteria\nImpact and Relevance\nDoes the solution address a real learning or development need? How meaningful is the potential impact on learners\, educators\, or organizations?\nInnovation & Creativity\nHow original is the approach? Does the team use AI in a novel or surprising way to solve the problem?\nFunctionality & Demo\nDoes the solution work as demonstrated? Is the core concept functional\, even if not fully polished?\nUser Experience\nIs the solution intuitive and accessible? Would the target user actually want to use it?\nPresentation Quality\nIs the team’s pitch clear\, compelling\, and well-structured? Do they effectively communicate the problem\, solution\, and value?\nLearn more: https://ai-challenge-regent-aichr.devpost.com/
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/ai-for-learning-development-build-challenge-kickoff/
LOCATION:Regent University Library\, 1000 Regent University Dr\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, United States
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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://newportnewsva.com/event/late-night-builders-2/
LOCATION:Buffalo Wild Wings\, 301 S Independence Blvd\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, United States
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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://newportnewsva.com/event/%f0%9f%a7%9c%e2%99%80%ef%b8%8f-aichr-late-night-builders-2/
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