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SUMMARY:Pop-up Meetup: ARE We F*cked? An Anti-AI-Doomer's Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our new Pop-up Meetups series\, featuring great speakers from around Hampton Roads. If you loved Hampton Roads DevFest\, these meetups are for deeper conversation\, building on ideas\, and seeing how you can be a better professional.\nARE We F*cked? An Anti-AI-Doomer’s Perspective\nFeeling lost\, irrelevant\, and just a bit AI-gitated when it comes to your work in the world of AI?\nNever fear! The reality is less scary than the existential crisis we all went through 6 months ago.\nThis talk isn’t about YOLOing it and shipping all the AI slop.\nThis talk is for the rest of us\, the people who still have to get real work done on Monday and want to help their fellow humans. We’ll figure out where AI earns its keep\, where it wastes your time\, and where you are still the best tool in the room.\nYou’ll walk away with:\nA clear understanding of when to reach for AI versus your awesome human self.\nA starting list of which AI tools to use for each job.\nA sense of relief and clarity on what to do next.\nBring: curiosity\, questions\, and a friend.\n📍 The Hive\, Virginia Beach\n🕕 Wed\, Aug 27 · 6:00 PM\nFood and drinks will be provided.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/pop-up-meetup-are-we-fcked-an-anti-ai-doomers-perspective/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Blvd\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
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SUMMARY:🧜‍♀️ AICHR | Build and Demo Night (with prizes)
DESCRIPTION:🚀 Build & Demo Night — Where Hampton Roads Ships Real AI\nSomething’s building here. Every Month\, the AI Collective turns into a working garage: laptops open\, ideas flying\, and real projects taking shape in the room. This isn’t a lecture or a watch-along. It’s a build night.\nHere’s how it works\nCome with an idea\, a half-finished project\, or just curiosity. Spend the night building — solo or on a team. Then we demo. Show what you made\, get real feedback\, and see what everyone else is shipping. Working demos beat perfect slides\, every time.\nAndrew and a crew of experienced devs will be in the room the whole night — to pair up\, debug with you\, talk architecture\, or help you scope something you can actually finish by the end of the session. Stuck? We’ll get you unstuck. Just want to talk through an idea? That’s what we’re here for.\n👇 But here’s the bigger picture\nThese nights aren’t the finish line — they’re the on-ramp.\n🔧 Build & Demo Night → sharpen your skills\, form teams\, and get a project off the ground.\n⚡ Hackathons → take those teams and projects into focused sprint competitions and ship something real in 24–48 hours.\n🏆 Regional & National Stages → the strongest projects go on to compete at events like the Startup World Cup (global pitch competition\, $1M grand prize) and SCSP’s AI hackathons ($50K+ prize pools\, frontier-AI & national-competitiveness focus) — and whatever comes next.\nLocal reps → competitive teams → a shot at the biggest stages in tech. The people who show up to build on a random weeknight are the same people who’ll be repping Hampton Roads at a national final. That path starts here.\nWho should come\nDevelopers who want to build more\, and build faster\nFounders & entrepreneurs with an idea to prototype\nDesigners\, PMs\, and “non-technical” folks who want to team up with builders\nAnyone AI-curious who learns best by doing\nYou don’t need to be an expert. You don’t need a team. You don’t even need an idea — plenty of projects need hands\, and plenty of builders are looking for teammates.\nBring: a laptop\, a charger\, and something you want to make real.\nCome build. Demo something. Then let’s take it to the world stage. 🌎\nℹ️ Other bits of info & FAQs\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🤝 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\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 1 million+ 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-build-and-demo-night-with-prizes-3/
LOCATION:Wegmans Cafe\, 4721 Virginia Beach Blvd\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
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SUMMARY:AIA CoVA Pecha Kucha Night
DESCRIPTION:Discover a rapid-fire evening of brilliant ideas at PKN Night. Hosted by AIA CoVA\, this high-energy event features passionate speakers sharing exactly 20 slides for 20 seconds each. The pace is designed to spark inspiration and open conversation. Free for AIA CoVA members and $25 for non-members. Assembly tenants & members\, check the community portal for a special discount. – https://aiahr.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=542&ts=1783292941
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/aia-cova-pecha-kucha-night/
LOCATION:400 Granby St\, Norfolk\, VA 23510
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SUMMARY:S.H.E. Talks August 2026 Fireside Chat with Adia Thompson White
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 8th S.H.E. Talks Fireside Chat of 2026! Our speaker is Adia Thompson White\nJoin us for our Monthly Event Series where we chat in person with our 2024 & 2025 S.H.E. Talks Alumni and get more in depth on their topics.\nOur 19th SHE Talks👄Fireside Chat speaker is the Amazing Adia Thompson White. She will be speaking about “Nothing is Lost”  and answering questions afterwards. This is a relaxed\, more intimate setting. There will be coffee\, tea & other refreshments. We will also have welcome bags as well as a Door Prize! Don’t miss it! We are starting a bit earlier at 10am so that we can mingle longer\, and add a few more vendors. Our intros & speaker still starts promptly at 11am! No worries if you can’t arrive until 10:30.\n👄WHERE: We will be at Love Godesss Women’s Studio near Town Center VB (2 doors down from Mission BBQ) Lots of FREE Easy Parking!\n👄WHEN: FRIDAY 8/28/26 from 10:00am to 12:00 pm. Arrive anytime until 10:30am.\n👄COST: This is only $10 per person and FREE for HRNG Paid Members. Seating is Limited so Please Get your Ticket ASAP on EventBrite. This includes Paid Members.\n👄(1) Sponsor this Event: Be our VIP Event Sponsor- For only $150 -Get lots of Advertising on Social Media as well as via email and at the event! Put your items in a Welcome Bag that each attendee will get\, Bring a retractable banner\, speak for 2 minutes at the event\, and have a table (optional). We will also place your logo on our website leading up to the event.\n👄(2) Large Vendor Tables are Available in the Main Room for only $50 each! Give out your samples and you can also sell your product. You will get 1 minute to speak to attendees about your product. Plus\, put your items in the welcome bag. Please check availability on tickets.\n👄(3) Podcast Room/Small Vendor Tables are Available for only $25 each! Give out your samples and info and also talk to attendees. Use a small table and couch or bring your own 4 or 6 foot table. Please check availability on tickets.\nWe hope to see you there! It is such a fun time.Please Register on EventBrite.\n(due to the nature and dialogue of these converstations\, these events 21 and over unless you don’t have a babysitter :0) )
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/s-h-e-talks-august-2026-fireside-chat-with-adia-thompson-white/
LOCATION:Lovegodesss Women’s Studio\, 116 South Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:RESONATE → A 757 music\, art\, tech\, business\, & community collision
DESCRIPTION:RESONATE IS COMING FOR YOUR TIMELINE 🌀\nNorfolk / Assembly / Aug 28th / 6-10PM\nWe’re talking Grammy award winners on the panel (yeah\, Mike Millions and J Bray pulled up)\, live sets from Shaolinn\, Gee Litt\, and CMRNPRKR\, plus a keynote from Nicky Saunders who built a following from 300k to 2 million and is spilling the actual playbook.\nThis isn’t a corporate tech panel with sad coffee and a slideshow. This is where art\, music\, AI\, and the future of creative work collide in one room. Workshops on business\, tech\, culture.\nReal talk on protecting your art in the AI era. And yes\, there’s a spot on stage for you too if you’ve got something to say.\n757\, this one’s for us. Where local creativity meets the future.\nTickets\, schedule\, everything you need: https://resonate757.com\n﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌\nFULL LINEUP\nKEYNOTE SPEAKER\nNicky Saunders (Art / Tech)\nNavy veteran\, podcaster\, and entrepreneur who runs a marketing agency. Known for growing an online community from 300\,000 to 2 million followers\, Nicky shares insight on how small businesses and entrepreneurs can grow their digital presence authentically. She emphasizes consistency\, which she says is what the algorithm rewards and what wins over users.\nGRAMMY AWARD WINNER PANEL\nMike Millions (Music)\nJ Bray (Music)\nPERFORMANCES\nShaolinn\nGee Litt\nCMRNPRKR\nLEVEL UP & LEARN — Talks\, Workshops\, & Activations\nBrian “Biggs” Booth (Business)\nJay Findlay (Business)\nSelmir (Culture)\nLionel Sapp (Tech)\nElaine (Culture)\nChris Toon (Tech)\nAhn Do (Art)\nBrian Owens (Business)\nTed Patterson (Tech)\nPlus open slots on the board for YOU — because the lineup isn’t locked\, and there’s still room for the right voice.\nWE’RE CALLING ON THE 757\nGot something to say or show off?\nWe’re looking for speakers ready to bring a 30-45 minute talk\, whether that’s music\, art\, tech\, culture\, business\, law\, ethics\, or philosophy. Whatever lane you’re in\, if you’ve got a take that belongs in the room\, we want it on our stage.\nApply to speak or show off your work: https://forms.gle/KMJgUAXjgPTkGq539\nWant to be part of making it happen?\nWe’re calling for volunteers to help bring Resonate to life. If you want in on the ground floor of something the 757 hasn’t seen before\, this is your way in.\nApply to volunteer: https://forms.gle/SLoXVM3fLZs4SQwg6\nNeed a hand getting through the door?\nScholarship applications are open for anyone who wants to be in the room but needs support to make it happen.\nApply for a scholarship: https://forms.gle/ZWMySGGQkjD3XLZZA\nSpeakers\, volunteers\, scholarship applicants\, and anyone who just wants the full details on tickets\, schedule\, and lineup updates: head to https://resonate757.com
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/resonate-%e2%86%92-a-757-music-art-tech-business-community-collision/
LOCATION:Assembly\, 400 Granby St.\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23510\, 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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SUMMARY:RESONATE
DESCRIPTION:Shape the future of creativity at RESONATE\, an immersive gathering where Hampton Roads artists and technologists collide. Navigate interactive zones across the building\, from hands-on music tech demos and AI workshops to critical legal panels on protecting your art. Discover practical workflows\, connect with top local culture-shapers\, and celebrate at the rooftop closing party. Ticket purchase required. Assembly tenants & members\, see the community portal for a special discount! – https://resonate757.com/
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/resonate/
LOCATION:400 Granby St\, Norfolk\, VA 23510
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260831T193000
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SUMMARY:Norfolk.js: Home-Cooked Software: Building Personal Apps with Obsidian
DESCRIPTION:Discover the freedom of “home-cooked software” with Norfolk.js and Chazona Baum. Learn to build custom\, local-first desktop apps—like time trackers or task boards—using just vanilla JS and plain markdown files in an Obsidian vault. Bring a laptop with Node.js and Obsidian installed\, and leave with a working personal app. RSVP via the event link. – https://www.meetup.com/norfolkjs/events/315906118/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=announce_event&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=183507571
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/norfolk-js-home-cooked-software-building-personal-apps-with-obsidian/
LOCATION:400 Granby St\, Norfolk\, VA 23510
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