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IN PERSON MEETING!!!!!
SQL Server's data virtualization stack has evolved throughout the past decade, allowing you to integrate SQL Server with a variety of external systems, such as Oracle, MongoDB, Cosmos DB, Azure Blob Storage, and AWS S3. In this talk, we will briefly cover the history of data virtualization in SQL Server and focus on how we can write T-SQL queries to access data from heterogeneous sources, both in SQL Server 2025 and in prior versions. Finally, we will look at several interesting use cases for data virtualization in the modern data environment.

### 📅 June 18, 2026
Title: SQL Engineering Connection Series
Time: 9:00 AM Pacific | 12:00 PM Eastern
Speakers:

• Uros Milanovic
• David Pless

What to expect:
Hear directly from the SQL engineering team as they walk through new capabilities and practical guidance you can share with your members. Topic includes:

• Next-Gen General Purpose, the new price and performance sweet spot for Azure SQL Managed Instance

The SQL Community Engineering Connection Series

Every other Thursday, members of the Microsoft SQL Product Group will deliver deep dive technical sessions that will give you a direct line to the people building the technology they use every day. Microsoft will set the agenda, identified topics and speakers, and will provide everything we need to publish this meeting. These meetings are exclusive to user groups in the Azure Data Community and all their members. They're designed to offer practical insights, demos, and deep dive learnings from our engineers and product managers – helping bring fresh, relevant content straight to you while reigniting the sense of connection between the Product Group and the broader SQL community.

NEW LOCATION: Smarthmouth Brewing Co. - Oceanfront
Third Thursday Each Month

Our bitcoin open discussion meet up. Great time for anyone to ask questions or start a discussion! Usually multiple conversions end up splitting off.

All are welcome! See you there!

About the challenge
Welcome 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.

This is a local build challenge with an in-person kickoff, followed by a two-week build phase, then an in-person presentation & judging event.

You'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).

SUBMIT OVERVIEW IN DEVPOST BY THURSDAY, JUNE 18TH AT NOON

• At least one Build Team member must submit an overview in Devpost by Thursday, June 18th at Noon
• We need your submission for planning and tracking purposes, but judging will be based on your in-person Build Team presentation on June 18th.
• Devpost submission is an overview of your project, not the project itself!

DEVPOST SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Devpost submission form has the following required fields:

• Project Name -- max 60 characters
• Tagline/Elevator Pitch for the Project -- max 200 characters
• Project Story -- brief overview (what did you build, what does it do, what problem does it solve)
• Built With -- brief listing of tools/technologies used
• Team Member(s) -- name(s) of Build Team members
• On-Site Point of Contact -- name of the Build Team point of contact who will be on site

Everything else in Devpost submission form is optional (e.g., links, images, video, etc.), because judging will be based on your in-person Build Team presentation on June 18th.

PRESENTATIONS & JUDGING EVENT

• Thursday, June 18th, 6:30–9:00pm
• Regent University Library Auditorium (second floor of the Library, off the main foyer)
• 1000 Regent University Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23464
• Campus Map: Interactive and PDF versions
• Parking: Lots B & C are closest to the Library, but Lot L beside the Communication Building has the most available parking
• Auditorium open at 5:30pm for mingling and preparation
• Packaged snacks & drinks will be available, similar to the Kickoff Event
• No dinner food will be served, so plan to eat before you arrive

HOW PRESENTATIONS WORK

• 3-5 minutes to demo/present
• 2-3 minutes of Q&A with the judges
• Presentation Tips: Identify the challenge/problem, how did you use AI, walkthrough/live demo, and impact/next steps
• At least one team member must present on-site to compete
• Connect your laptop via HDMI cable or else load content on room computer via USB drive

JUDGING CRITERIA

• Impact & Relevance -- 25 points -- How meaningful is the potential impact on learners, educators, or organizations?
• Innovation & Creativity -- 25 points -- How original is the approach? Is AI used in a novel or surprising way?
• Functionality & Demo -- 20 points -- Does the solution work as demonstrated? Is the core concept functional, even if not fully polished?
• User Experience -- 15 points -- Is it intuitive and accessible? Would the target user actually want to use it?
• Presentation Quality -- 15 points -- Is the pitch clear, compelling, and well-structured?

CASH PRIZES

• $350 – First Place
• $200 – Second Place
• $100 – Third Place
• $350 Total – Merit Award Pool for standout projects, scaled to the size of the field
• Prizes awarded per team, not per person
• Winners will be announced at the June 18th event
• Prize money will be distributed electronically after the event

QUESTIONS & SUBMISSIONS

• Discussion & Questions: https://discord.gg/snQ79rZh
• Devpost Submissions: https://ai-challenge-regent-aichr.devpost.com

Join Veterans Forge, Regent University, AI Collective Hampton Roads, and OpenAI Academy for a hands-on AI workshop designed for military spouses.

This beginner-friendly event will help participants explore practical ways to use AI for work, learning, career planning, organization, and everyday problem-solving. Participants will get hands-on practice with ChatGPT, build confidence using AI tools, and begin creating their first AI-powered assistant.

This is not a lecture. It is a practical workshop built to help military spouses use AI with more confidence, creativity, and purpose.

What to expect
• Lunch provided
• Networking opportunities
• Hands-on AI practice
• Beginner-friendly guidance
• Practical examples you can use right away
• Support building your first AI-powered assistant
• A welcoming learning environment for military spouses at any experience level
• Swag, prizes, and giveaways

This event is free, but registration is required through the official registration page.

Reserve your seat here
https://academy.openai.com/public/events/empowering-military-spouses-through-ai-a-hands-on-workshop-qgpcjfbin4

If you do not reserve a spot you will not be able to attend

You won’t want to miss this spouse-centered event. Come ready to learn, build, connect, and leave with practical AI skills you can use right away.

Learn. Build. Thrive Together.

Scala is a JVM-based programming language that seamlessly combines functional and object-oriented paradigms. It is fully interoperable with Java, allowing developers to use existing Java libraries and frameworks. Compared to Java, Scala offers a more concise and expressive syntax, along with powerful features such as higher-order functions, type inference, and pattern matching.

This is a Hybrid event, you can also attend virtually using this link: https://discord.gg/nUSHDN2J2T
Once in the Discord Server, go to the voice chat named "Meeting Room"

Agenda:
6:30 PM: Doors open
7:00 PM: Main Event
8:00 PM Questions and Social Time

New AI tools are dropping every week. Bookmarks are piling up. “To-be-studied” lists are growing faster than we can keep up with.

Sound familiar?

Peninsula 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.

There’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.

How it works:
We meet every two weeks on Tuesdays from 6:00–7:30 PM at CNU. Sessions are a mix of focused study and group discussion.
Things to bring:

• Laptop
• Earphones/headphones

Session details:
🕕 Study time: 6:05 PM – 7:05 PM
🤝 Networking time: 7:05 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Christopher Newport University (Luter 170)
🔁 Frequency: Bi-weekly (Tuesdays)
💬 Join Slack: Fill Google Form
Directions:
Park 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.

Roadmap (optional structure we’re following):

• AI Fluency + Claude 101 (start here)
• Building with the Claude API
• Intro to MCP + MCP Advanced
• Claude Code in Action + Coursera module
• Practice questions + scenario walkthroughs
• Anti-patterns review

Based on: “The Claude Certified Architect is Here!”

You are welcome to study on anything else too. The goal is the habit, not the syllabus.

New AI tools are dropping every week. Bookmarks are piling up. “To-be-studied” lists are growing faster than we can keep up with.
Sound familiar?

Peninsula 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.
There’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.

How it works:
We meet every two weeks on Tuesdays from 6:00–7:30 PM at CNU. Sessions are a mix of focused study and group discussion.

Things to bring:

• Laptop
• Earphones/headphones

Session details:
🕕 Study time: 6:05 PM – 7:05 PM
🤝 Networking time: 7:05 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Christopher Newport University (Luter 170)
🔁 Frequency: Bi-weekly (Tuesdays)
💬 Join Slack: Fill Google Form

Directions:
Park 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.

Roadmap (optional structure we’re following):

• AI Fluency + Claude 101 (start here)
• Building with the Claude API
• Intro to MCP + MCP Advanced
• Claude Code in Action + Coursera module
• Practice questions + scenario walkthroughs
• Anti-patterns review

Based on: “The Claude Certified Architect is Here!”
You are welcome to study on anything else too. The goal is the habit, not the syllabus.

🤝 Organizers & partners
​
Organizers
The AI Collective Hampton Roads

​Platinum partners
TechArk
Regent University
ECPI University
Hampton Roads Chamber Foundation
Retail Alliance & Retail Alliance Foundation
The HIVE + City of Virginia Beach

Bronze partners
Assembly
757 Collab

🌍 ​Our parent org

The 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.

All 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.

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.

This event is capped at 500 attendees. Register now to secure your spot.

Claude + Sales & Marketing Automation: Pipeline on Autopilot —

Your sales pipeline shouldn't depend on you remembering to follow up. Claude connects to your CRM, scores your leads, writes personalized outreach, generates proposals, and tracks your pipeline — all without you touching a spreadsheet or drafting another cold email from scratch.

This isn't generic AI marketing advice. This is a structured system: lead comes in → gets scored → gets personalized outreach → gets nurtured → gets a proposal → closes. The tools are your existing CRM + Claude. The output is a pipeline that runs while you sleep.

This is a live demo workshop. We'll build a complete sales and marketing automation system from scratch — starting with CRM integration and ending with a full pipeline that handles outreach, follow-up, proposals, and reporting automatically.

What we'll cover:

🔗 The Sales & Marketing Stack Inside Claude How CRM MCP connectors (Salesforce, HubSpot, GoHighLevel), Skills, Routines, and email automation combine into a single revenue engine — and why this stack replaces $500-2,000/mo in sales tools and hours of manual pipeline management.

📱 Demos We'll Build Live:

• CRM Integration via MCP — connect Claude directly to your CRM (Salesforce, HubSpot, or GoHighLevel) and manage contacts, deals, and pipeline stages from a single conversation
• Lead Scoring & Qualification Engine — build an automated system that scores inbound leads based on your ideal customer profile and routes them to the right workflow
• Email Sequence Automation — create personalized outreach, follow-up, and nurture sequences that sound like you wrote each one individually
• Proposal & SOW Generator — use Skills with templates to generate custom proposals and statements of work in minutes, not hours
• Cold Outreach Personalization at Scale — research prospects automatically and craft hyper-personalized messages that reference their company, role, and recent activity
• Pipeline Reporting & Forecasting — automated weekly pipeline reports with deal velocity, conversion rates, and revenue forecasting
• LinkedIn Automation Integration — connect your LinkedIn outreach to your CRM pipeline for seamless prospecting and tracking

📊 The Numbers Companies using AI for sales report 50%+ increases in leads and appointments, 60-70% reduction in call time, and 40-60% cost reductions in outreach. The average sales rep spends only 28% of their time actually selling — the rest is admin, data entry, and manual follow-up. This event automates the 72% so you can focus on closing.

Who this is for: Business leaders, founders, sales teams, and marketers who want to automate their pipeline without losing the personal touch. If you're manually managing leads in spreadsheets, writing the same follow-up emails over and over, or spending hours on proposals that should take minutes — this is the session. Prior experience with Claude is helpful but not required.

Who this is NOT for: People looking for theory. This is a hands-on workshop. Every demo involves connecting real CRM data and building real automation workflows. If you're looking for a high-level overview of AI in sales, this isn't it.

What you'll leave with: ✅ A working sales pipeline automation connected to your CRM ✅ A free setup guide with every demo walkthrough, step by step ✅ Email sequence templates you can deploy immediately ✅ A homework doc with bonus automations, advanced workflows, and exercises ✅ Understanding of CRM MCP connectors, Skills templates, and Routines for sales

Prerequisites: — A Claude Pro, Max, or Team subscription (Cowork or Claude Code) — A CRM you actively use (Salesforce, HubSpot, GoHighLevel, or similar) — A list of prospects or leads you want to reach (even a small one works) — Willingness to connect your real tools during the session

🎙️ 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.

🏢 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

🤝 Organizers & partners

Organizers The AI Collective Hampton Roads

Platinum partners TechArk Regent University ECPI University Hampton Roads Chamber Foundation Retail Alliance & Retail Alliance Foundation

Bronze partners Assembly 757 Collab

🌍 Our parent org

The AI Collective is a global non-profit community uniting 240,000+ 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.

All 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.

Information Security and Cybersecurity professionals, come out and meet some new people. Have a night out on the town. Meet new people with similar interests. We love connecting with people who have similar interests. Whether you thinking about entering cybersecurity, recently entered, or seasoned, we welcome all to come out and drink some beers with us, or not drink with us. We want to meet you, to meet new people. We had enough of the virtual world with covid. Lets get back out and start meeting people again.

The Information Systems Security Association of Hampton Roads (ISSA-HR) is setting up social events throughout Hampton Roads to give Cyber Security Professionals and those interested in the subject a place to: Get Together, Share Stories, Learn Information, Meet New People.
ISSA-HR has years of Cyber Security knowledge that we are happy to give. Our organization is here to promote Cyber Security and bring up the next generation of Cyber Security Professionals.

Location: The Casual Pint: 3380 Princess Anne Rd, Ste 111, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Special Presentation by Sebastian Baum!
ParallAscii is a Zelda-style demo that features pseudo-3D Ascii-art graphics and a configurable parallax effect. I've been building the engine that does this exclusively with JavaScript and the Canvas API with no third-party libraries. And I didn't use any LLMs to help me build this—just Sublime Text and Safari. After my talk you'll understand how this works, where I got the idea from and maybe push the boundaries of what you think JavaScript is capable of.

All skill levels welcome! The 757Dev Community means a lot to me, and I thank each of you for your support. 🖖

As always, HUGE thanks to Assembly for hosting.
Learn more about the amenities and community of Assembly at https://www.assemblynfk.com/

Street 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.

AI for Leaders: Build Your 7-Day Execution Plan

Big goals are easy to talk about, but much harder to turn into focused action.

In this practical AI-powered workshop, participants will choose one real business, team, community, or creative goal and turn it into a clear 7-day execution plan they can begin using immediately.

Together, we’ll use AI to uncover the hidden work behind the goal, identify the first actions that matter most, break the work into manageable steps, and create a simple plan that can be shared with a team, collaborator, or accountability partner.

This session is designed for founders, CEOs, operators, team leads, nonprofit leaders, creatives, solo builders, and anyone responsible for moving an idea or initiative forward.

By the end of the workshop, participants will leave with a clearer goal, a focused first-week action plan, and practical prompts they can reuse to help AI support execution, planning, delegation, and follow-through.

Bring a real goal. Leave with the first 7 days mapped out.

Featured Speakers

Charlie O’Brien
Charlie O’Brien is an entrepreneur, AI builder, and Fractional Chief AI Officer at 757 Collab. He is also the Co-Founder and CEO of LOGENTIQ, where he helps drive the company’s technical vision and builds practical AI tools that support business execution, task breakdowns, and AI-assisted workflows. Charlie brings a hands-on perspective to AI, product, operations, and entrepreneurship, with a focus on making technology useful, human, and actionable.

Luke Scrivanich
Luke Scrivanich is the Co-Founder of Operations and Finance at LOGENTIQ, an AI execution partner, prompt engineer, and entrepreneurship graduate from Old Dominion University. He helped co-develop ClairVoya, an AI-powered startup operations platform focused on execution visibility and operational planning. Luke brings experience across AI, prompt engineering, startup operations, finance, and lean startup methods, with a passion for helping people turn ideas into systems that create real impact.

🤝 Organizers & partners
​
Organizers
The AI Collective Hampton Roads

​Platinum partners

• TechArk
• Regent University
• ECPI University
• Hampton Roads Chamber Foundation
• Retail Alliance & Retail Alliance Foundation
• The HIVE + City of Virginia Beach

Bronze partners

• Assembly
• 757 Collab

🌍 ​Our parent org
The 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.

All 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.

Register now: https://events.zoom.us/ev/Atvj5e42SCGcSpDsLTNbzZzV62RkKviWoe1dpjrGfpLxH5Ltua_n~AtY22eda0MJHwtpZgYru6ybpi1wvL6qvzQAO4cGtS_qT2eDp6jpgt66Od87sOYBrFOZKCiFlcrWy5zTkzJs4KtyPfQ

The ICS Advisory Project (ICSAP), an open‑source initiative making CISA’s ICS Advisories more accessible and usable for the ICS/OT community, launched in 2022 as a free vulnerability intelligence resource.

Join us and the ICSAP founder Dan Ricci to learn how to best make use of this resource and its key components, including:

• CS Advisory Dashboards – filter advisories by vendor, product, CVE, CWE, CVSS, and more.
• CISA KEV Catalog integration – link advisories to CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list.
• ICS Asset ID & PM Levels – map vulnerabilities to asset types and protection levels.
• CVE/CPE data – provide standardized identifiers for each vulnerability.
• Researcher Scoreboard – track vulnerability disclosures.
• NIS2 CI Sector View – show advisories relevant to high‑criticality sectors.

With over 12,000 curated advisories to date, founder Dan Ricci continues building expanding this free community offering for ICS/OT cybersecurity practitioners and critical infrastructure defenders.
Dan draws on 30 years of cybersecurity experience spanning Navy cyber operations, defense industry product security, and DOE-funded national lab research, In this discussion he will share the engineering and product decisions behind the evolution of the ICSAP, addressing how AI-augmented development is reshaping the weekly editorial workflow, what asset owners actually need from an on-premises OT vuln intel platform, and how he's keeping the free community resource healthy alongside development of a sustainable commercial offering from it.

Register now: https://events.zoom.us/ev/Atvj5e42SCGcSpDsLTNbzZzV62RkKviWoe1dpjrGfpLxH5Ltua_n~AtY22eda0MJHwtpZgYru6ybpi1wvL6qvzQAO4cGtS_qT2eDp6jpgt66Od87sOYBrFOZKCiFlcrWy5zTkzJs4KtyPfQ

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Meet people and pick up your weekly groceries.

🤝 A casual networking hangout in the grocery store cafe
Chats, 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.

This is not a lecture.
This is not a pitch night.
And you definitely do not need to “prepare” anything.

It 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.

Whether 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.

✨ What to expect

• Casual, open networking with a mix of builders, creatives, technologists, founders, students, and professionals
• Easy, organic conversations while shopping at your own pace
• Light, optional conversation prompts to help break the ice if you want them
• No presentations, no panels, no pressure to “network correctly”
• A friendly, welcoming environment for all backgrounds and experience levels
• Come as you are. Grab a cart or a basket. Pick up dinner for the week. - - Meet a few new people along the way.

👥 Who should attend
Chats, Connections, & Grocery Carts is for:

People who enjoy meeting others without forced networking vibes
Builders, creatives, technologists, and curious minds
AI, automation, no-code, and tech-adjacent folks
Students and career switchers exploring what is next
Founders, consultants, operators, and professionals
Anyone who likes good conversation and low-stakes socializing

If you enjoy thoughtful chats and meeting people in unexpected places, you will fit right in.

🏪 Why a grocery store
You were probably going to the store anyway.

Hosting 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.

Two errands. One cart.

💡 Why this event exists
Community grows best in relaxed, everyday spaces.

Chats, 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.

Come say hi. Leave with groceries. Make a few new connections along the way.

ℹ️ Other bits of info & FAQs

• This is a free community event
• Drinks or food are available for purchase depending on the venue
• Photos or videos may be taken for community and marketing purposes
• Come solo or bring a friend
• ​​​Is there free parking in the area? Yes. They’ve got lots of spots available in their parking lot.
• ​​​Is this free? Yes, but space is limited. Make sure to RSVP.

🤝 Organizers & partners

Organizers
The AI Collective Hampton Roads

​Platinum partners
TechArk
Regent University
ECPI University
Hampton Roads Chamber Foundation

Bronze partners
Assembly
757 Collab

🌍 ​Our parent org
The AI Collective is a global non-profit community uniting 250,000+ 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.

All 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.

Can't sleep? Up late tinkering on a project? Or can't make the usual meetups till the kids are in bed?

Late 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.

Bring 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.

Anyone is welcome at any experience level. Bring your laptop, bring a friend, or just bring yourself.

Visit our Eventbrite Page to RSVP

Speaker: Brittany Oliver

A cybersecurity communications strategist, speaker, and founder of Coastal Shield Private (CSP). With more than 15 years of experience in communications, crisis management, and technology adoption, she helps organizations build stronger security cultures by translating complex cybersecurity concepts into practical, people-centered actions that drive awareness and behavior change.

Talk Description
Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue—it’s a people issue. While organizations continue to invest in technical defenses, human behavior remains one of the most important factors in preventing cyber incidents. This session explores how organizations can build a culture of cybersecurity awareness by transforming employees from potential vulnerabilities into their strongest line of defense. Attendees will learn practical strategies for communicating security concepts, increasing engagement, fostering ownership across the organization, and creating lasting behavioral changes that strengthen overall security.

New AI tools are dropping every week. Bookmarks are piling up. “To-be-studied” lists are growing faster than we can keep up with.

Sound familiar?

Peninsula 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.

There’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.

How it works:
We meet every two weeks on Tuesdays from 6:00–7:30 PM at CNU. Sessions are a mix of focused study and group discussion.
Things to bring:

• Laptop
• Earphones/headphones

Session details:
🕕 Study time: 6:05 PM – 7:05 PM
🤝 Networking time: 7:05 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Christopher Newport University (Luter 170)
🔁 Frequency: Bi-weekly (Tuesdays)
💬 Join Slack: Fill Google Form
Directions:
Park 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.

Roadmap (optional structure we’re following):

• AI Fluency + Claude 101 (start here)
• Building with the Claude API
• Intro to MCP + MCP Advanced
• Claude Code in Action + Coursera module
• Practice questions + scenario walkthroughs
• Anti-patterns review

Based on: “The Claude Certified Architect is Here!”

You are welcome to study on anything else too. The goal is the habit, not the syllabus.

New AI tools are dropping every week. Bookmarks are piling up. “To-be-studied” lists are growing faster than we can keep up with.
Sound familiar?

Peninsula 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.
There’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.

How it works:
We meet every two weeks on Tuesdays from 6:00–7:30 PM at CNU. Sessions are a mix of focused study and group discussion.

Things to bring:

• Laptop
• Earphones/headphones

Session details:
🕕 Study time: 6:05 PM – 7:05 PM
🤝 Networking time: 7:05 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Christopher Newport University (Luter 170)
🔁 Frequency: Bi-weekly (Tuesdays)
💬 Join Slack: Fill Google Form

Directions:
Park 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.

Roadmap (optional structure we’re following):

• AI Fluency + Claude 101 (start here)
• Building with the Claude API
• Intro to MCP + MCP Advanced
• Claude Code in Action + Coursera module
• Practice questions + scenario walkthroughs
• Anti-patterns review

Based on: “The Claude Certified Architect is Here!”
You are welcome to study on anything else too. The goal is the habit, not the syllabus.

🤝 Organizers & partners
​
Organizers
The AI Collective Hampton Roads

​Platinum partners
TechArk
Regent University
ECPI University
Hampton Roads Chamber Foundation
Retail Alliance & Retail Alliance Foundation
The HIVE + City of Virginia Beach

Bronze partners
Assembly
757 Collab

🌍 ​Our parent org

The 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.

All 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.

Kelly Shaw will discuss AI programming vs. human programmers.

This is a save-the-date notice, and will be updated with details when Kelly is back from travel.

This hybrid meeting will be available both in-person and remotely. For those attending in person, we will be at the Williamsburg Regional Library, Conference Room B.
For online access, the Zoom info is:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/2562166096?omn=89184813912
Meeting ID: 256 216 6096

Upcoming schedule:

August 12, 6:00 PM - Social Event

September 9, 6:30 PM - Williamsburg Library, Conference Room B.
Technical Presentation

October 14, 6:00 PM - Social Event

November 10, 6:30 PM - Williamsburg Library, Conference Room B.
(Note this is a Tuesday, since the library is closed on Veterans Day.)
Technical Presentation

December 9, 6:00 PM - Social Event

Monorepos, Frontends, and .NET
Join us Tuesday, July 14th, as we dig into monorepos — how big companies like Google, Microsoft, and Netflix manage massive codebases, and how you can pull the same tricks into your own .NET + frontend projects!

Schedule

• 5:45 PM — Doors open
• 6:00 PM — Food, drinks, and networking
• 6:30 PM — Presentation begins

About This Session
Web Applications continue to grow in complexity. With this complexity comes many build pipelines. Many big companies like Google, Microsoft, and Netflix will setup monolithic repositories to share code between different components. We will focus largely on client side components using JavaScript or TypeScript. This talk will talk primarily about Lerna and NX from Nrwl. We will also talk about different package managers and using Workspaces features provided by them. Then we will wrap up by talking about how to include a .NET Application in a Monorepo.

Speaker
J.R. Kincaid has been developing in the Microsoft ecosystem since .NET Framework 2.0. He primarily programs in C# and is an accomplished Full Stack Developer. His current focus is closer to the front end of ASP.NET Core Web Applications using React.

GitHub: https://github.com/jr-kincaid

Location
Marathon Consulting (2nd Floor)
Plenty of free parking is available behind the building. If you're arriving later, the doors may be locked—check the sign on the door for instructions on how to get in.

Details
Food and drinks will be provided. This event is free and open to all skill levels.

IN PERSON MEETING!!!!!
SQL Server 2025 is the AI database for enterprises. But there are more new things than just AI—in this demo filled, full-day workshop, you will learn about:

• Engine improvements that make everything just run faster
• How SQL Server 2025 helps you operate more securely
• Further enhancements to high availability
• Building event-driven architectures with change event streaming

Master the benefits of the latest release of SQL Server and how to deploy it in your organization.

NEW LOCATION: Smarthmouth Brewing Co. - Oceanfront
Third Thursday Each Month

Our bitcoin open discussion meet up. Great time for anyone to ask questions or start a discussion! Usually multiple conversions end up splitting off.

All are welcome! See you there!

Attention Information Security and Cybersecurity Professionals!
Are 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.
Why Attend?
Enjoy 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.
About ISSA-HR
The 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.

RSVP now and bring a friend! We look forward to seeing you there!

Location: Neat Bird, 565 Belaire Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM

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.

Connect 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!

Free tickets and further details are available at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980179496178

New AI tools are dropping every week. Bookmarks are piling up. “To-be-studied” lists are growing faster than we can keep up with.

Sound familiar?

Peninsula 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.

There’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.

How it works:
We meet every two weeks on Tuesdays from 6:00–7:30 PM at CNU. Sessions are a mix of focused study and group discussion.
Things to bring:

• Laptop
• Earphones/headphones

Session details:
🕕 Study time: 6:05 PM – 7:05 PM
🤝 Networking time: 7:05 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Christopher Newport University (Luter 170)
🔁 Frequency: Bi-weekly (Tuesdays)
💬 Join Slack: Fill Google Form
Directions:
Park 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.

Roadmap (optional structure we’re following):

• AI Fluency + Claude 101 (start here)
• Building with the Claude API
• Intro to MCP + MCP Advanced
• Claude Code in Action + Coursera module
• Practice questions + scenario walkthroughs
• Anti-patterns review

Based on: “The Claude Certified Architect is Here!”

You are welcome to study on anything else too. The goal is the habit, not the syllabus.

New AI tools are dropping every week. Bookmarks are piling up. “To-be-studied” lists are growing faster than we can keep up with.
Sound familiar?

Peninsula 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.
There’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.

How it works:
We meet every two weeks on Tuesdays from 6:00–7:30 PM at CNU. Sessions are a mix of focused study and group discussion.

Things to bring:

• Laptop
• Earphones/headphones

Session details:
🕕 Study time: 6:05 PM – 7:05 PM
🤝 Networking time: 7:05 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Christopher Newport University (Luter 170)
🔁 Frequency: Bi-weekly (Tuesdays)
💬 Join Slack: Fill Google Form

Directions:
Park 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.

Roadmap (optional structure we’re following):

• AI Fluency + Claude 101 (start here)
• Building with the Claude API
• Intro to MCP + MCP Advanced
• Claude Code in Action + Coursera module
• Practice questions + scenario walkthroughs
• Anti-patterns review

Based on: “The Claude Certified Architect is Here!”
You are welcome to study on anything else too. The goal is the habit, not the syllabus.

🤝 Organizers & partners
​
Organizers
The AI Collective Hampton Roads

​Platinum partners
TechArk
Regent University
ECPI University
Hampton Roads Chamber Foundation
Retail Alliance & Retail Alliance Foundation
The HIVE + City of Virginia Beach

Bronze partners
Assembly
757 Collab

🌍 ​Our parent org

The 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.

All 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.

Information Security and Cybersecurity professionals, come out and meet some new people. Have a night out on the town. Meet new people with similar interests. We love connecting with people who have similar interests. Whether you thinking about entering cybersecurity, recently entered, or seasoned, we welcome all to come out and drink some beers with us, or not drink with us. We want to meet you, to meet new people. We had enough of the virtual world with covid. Lets get back out and start meeting people again.

The Information Systems Security Association of Hampton Roads (ISSA-HR) is setting up social events throughout Hampton Roads to give Cyber Security Professionals and those interested in the subject a place to: Get Together, Share Stories, Learn Information, Meet New People.
ISSA-HR has years of Cyber Security knowledge that we are happy to give. Our organization is here to promote Cyber Security and bring up the next generation of Cyber Security Professionals.

Location: The Casual Pint: 3380 Princess Anne Rd, Ste 111, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM

New AI tools are dropping every week. Bookmarks are piling up. “To-be-studied” lists are growing faster than we can keep up with.

Sound familiar?

Peninsula 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.

There’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.

How it works:
We meet every two weeks on Tuesdays from 6:00–7:30 PM at CNU. Sessions are a mix of focused study and group discussion.
Things to bring:

• Laptop
• Earphones/headphones

Session details:
🕕 Study time: 6:05 PM – 7:05 PM
🤝 Networking time: 7:05 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Christopher Newport University (Luter 170)
🔁 Frequency: Bi-weekly (Tuesdays)
💬 Join Slack: Fill Google Form
Directions:
Park 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.

Roadmap (optional structure we’re following):

• AI Fluency + Claude 101 (start here)
• Building with the Claude API
• Intro to MCP + MCP Advanced
• Claude Code in Action + Coursera module
• Practice questions + scenario walkthroughs
• Anti-patterns review

Based on: “The Claude Certified Architect is Here!”

You are welcome to study on anything else too. The goal is the habit, not the syllabus.

New AI tools are dropping every week. Bookmarks are piling up. “To-be-studied” lists are growing faster than we can keep up with.
Sound familiar?

Peninsula 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.
There’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.

How it works:
We meet every two weeks on Tuesdays from 6:00–7:30 PM at CNU. Sessions are a mix of focused study and group discussion.

Things to bring:

• Laptop
• Earphones/headphones

Session details:
🕕 Study time: 6:05 PM – 7:05 PM
🤝 Networking time: 7:05 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Christopher Newport University (Luter 170)
🔁 Frequency: Bi-weekly (Tuesdays)
💬 Join Slack: Fill Google Form

Directions:
Park 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.

Roadmap (optional structure we’re following):

• AI Fluency + Claude 101 (start here)
• Building with the Claude API
• Intro to MCP + MCP Advanced
• Claude Code in Action + Coursera module
• Practice questions + scenario walkthroughs
• Anti-patterns review

Based on: “The Claude Certified Architect is Here!”
You are welcome to study on anything else too. The goal is the habit, not the syllabus.

🤝 Organizers & partners
​
Organizers
The AI Collective Hampton Roads

​Platinum partners
TechArk
Regent University
ECPI University
Hampton Roads Chamber Foundation
Retail Alliance & Retail Alliance Foundation
The HIVE + City of Virginia Beach

Bronze partners
Assembly
757 Collab

🌍 ​Our parent org

The 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.

All 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.

Can't sleep? Up late tinkering on a project? Or can't make the usual meetups till the kids are in bed?

Late 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.

Bring 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.

Anyone is welcome at any experience level. Bring your laptop, bring a friend, or just bring yourself.

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.

Connect 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!

Free tickets and further details are available at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980179496178

New AI tools are dropping every week. Bookmarks are piling up. “To-be-studied” lists are growing faster than we can keep up with.

Sound familiar?

Peninsula 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.

There’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.

How it works:
We meet every two weeks on Tuesdays from 6:00–7:30 PM at CNU. Sessions are a mix of focused study and group discussion.
Things to bring:

• Laptop
• Earphones/headphones

Session details:
🕕 Study time: 6:05 PM – 7:05 PM
🤝 Networking time: 7:05 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Christopher Newport University (Luter 170)
🔁 Frequency: Bi-weekly (Tuesdays)
💬 Join Slack: Fill Google Form
Directions:
Park 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.

Roadmap (optional structure we’re following):

• AI Fluency + Claude 101 (start here)
• Building with the Claude API
• Intro to MCP + MCP Advanced
• Claude Code in Action + Coursera module
• Practice questions + scenario walkthroughs
• Anti-patterns review

Based on: “The Claude Certified Architect is Here!”

You are welcome to study on anything else too. The goal is the habit, not the syllabus.

New AI tools are dropping every week. Bookmarks are piling up. “To-be-studied” lists are growing faster than we can keep up with.
Sound familiar?

Peninsula 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.
There’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.

How it works:
We meet every two weeks on Tuesdays from 6:00–7:30 PM at CNU. Sessions are a mix of focused study and group discussion.

Things to bring:

• Laptop
• Earphones/headphones

Session details:
🕕 Study time: 6:05 PM – 7:05 PM
🤝 Networking time: 7:05 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Christopher Newport University (Luter 170)
🔁 Frequency: Bi-weekly (Tuesdays)
💬 Join Slack: Fill Google Form

Directions:
Park 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.

Roadmap (optional structure we’re following):

• AI Fluency + Claude 101 (start here)
• Building with the Claude API
• Intro to MCP + MCP Advanced
• Claude Code in Action + Coursera module
• Practice questions + scenario walkthroughs
• Anti-patterns review

Based on: “The Claude Certified Architect is Here!”
You are welcome to study on anything else too. The goal is the habit, not the syllabus.

🤝 Organizers & partners
​
Organizers
The AI Collective Hampton Roads

​Platinum partners
TechArk
Regent University
ECPI University
Hampton Roads Chamber Foundation
Retail Alliance & Retail Alliance Foundation
The HIVE + City of Virginia Beach

Bronze partners
Assembly
757 Collab

🌍 ​Our parent org

The 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.

All 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.

IN PERSON MEETING!!!!!
When was the last time a dashboard made you reach for your phone to film it? By the end of this 45-minute session, you will want to.
With Microsoft introducing Translytical Task Flows, Power BI now has a native Fabric-backed pattern for write-back. Update that row. Approve that line item. Override that forecast. These are all things we have wanted, and they are wonderful. If you are not using Translytical Task Flows for that, start Monday.
But there is more.
So much more.
That button connects to Fabric User Data Functions, and it is not just a write-back widget. It is serverless Python running directly in Fabric. You can pass report context and user input into governed business logic, access Fabric data sources through managed connections, inspect the verified caller’s identity metadata, call external APIs when appropriate, and do it without standing up a separate API server.
Write-back is just the beginning.
What happens when the button is not constrained to a table update?
What happens when it can reach past your warehouse, past your tenant, and into the systems and services your business actually runs on, while still answering the question of who clicked it?
That is what this session is about.
What you'll see, no spoilers:
One button in Power BI. Nothing pre-recorded. Nothing pre-canned. All live, in front of you.
We will end with a report doing something a report has no business doing.
Come see what happens.
Who it's for:
This session is for Power BI developers, Fabric data engineers, and BI architects who already use write-back, as well as those intrigued by the boundless possibilities of what Power BI can really do.
What you'll leave with — four reusable patterns and a sharper mental model:

• See the data-function button as an action surface, not a form.
• Reason about who clicked versus who actually runs the work.
• Gate an action on server-verified state, not on a hidden column.
• Know when a report should reach beyond Fabric, and how to keep that safe.
  Write-back was the doorway.
  Come see what is on the other side!

NEW LOCATION: Smarthmouth Brewing Co. - Oceanfront
Third Thursday Each Month

Our bitcoin open discussion meet up. Great time for anyone to ask questions or start a discussion! Usually multiple conversions end up splitting off.

All are welcome! See you there!

Attention Information Security and Cybersecurity Professionals!
Are 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.
Why Attend?
Enjoy 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.
About ISSA-HR
The 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.

RSVP now and bring a friend! We look forward to seeing you there!

Location: Neat Bird, 565 Belaire Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Information Security and Cybersecurity professionals, come out and meet some new people. Have a night out on the town. Meet new people with similar interests. We love connecting with people who have similar interests. Whether you thinking about entering cybersecurity, recently entered, or seasoned, we welcome all to come out and drink some beers with us, or not drink with us. We want to meet you, to meet new people. We had enough of the virtual world with covid. Lets get back out and start meeting people again.

The Information Systems Security Association of Hampton Roads (ISSA-HR) is setting up social events throughout Hampton Roads to give Cyber Security Professionals and those interested in the subject a place to: Get Together, Share Stories, Learn Information, Meet New People.
ISSA-HR has years of Cyber Security knowledge that we are happy to give. Our organization is here to promote Cyber Security and bring up the next generation of Cyber Security Professionals.

Location: The Casual Pint: 3380 Princess Anne Rd, Ste 111, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM

New AI tools are dropping every week. Bookmarks are piling up. “To-be-studied” lists are growing faster than we can keep up with.

Sound familiar?

Peninsula 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.

There’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.

How it works:
We meet every two weeks on Tuesdays from 6:00–7:30 PM at CNU. Sessions are a mix of focused study and group discussion.
Things to bring:

• Laptop
• Earphones/headphones

Session details:
🕕 Study time: 6:05 PM – 7:05 PM
🤝 Networking time: 7:05 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Christopher Newport University (Luter 170)
🔁 Frequency: Bi-weekly (Tuesdays)
💬 Join Slack: Fill Google Form
Directions:
Park 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.

Roadmap (optional structure we’re following):

• AI Fluency + Claude 101 (start here)
• Building with the Claude API
• Intro to MCP + MCP Advanced
• Claude Code in Action + Coursera module
• Practice questions + scenario walkthroughs
• Anti-patterns review

Based on: “The Claude Certified Architect is Here!”

You are welcome to study on anything else too. The goal is the habit, not the syllabus.

Can't sleep? Up late tinkering on a project? Or can't make the usual meetups till the kids are in bed?

Late 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.

Bring 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.

Anyone is welcome at any experience level. Bring your laptop, bring a friend, or just bring yourself.

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.

Connect 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!

Free tickets and further details are available at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980179496178

New AI tools are dropping every week. Bookmarks are piling up. “To-be-studied” lists are growing faster than we can keep up with.

Sound familiar?

Peninsula 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.

There’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.

How it works:
We meet every two weeks on Tuesdays from 6:00–7:30 PM at CNU. Sessions are a mix of focused study and group discussion.
Things to bring:

• Laptop
• Earphones/headphones

Session details:
🕕 Study time: 6:05 PM – 7:05 PM
🤝 Networking time: 7:05 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Christopher Newport University (Luter 170)
🔁 Frequency: Bi-weekly (Tuesdays)
💬 Join Slack: Fill Google Form
Directions:
Park 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.

Roadmap (optional structure we’re following):

• AI Fluency + Claude 101 (start here)
• Building with the Claude API
• Intro to MCP + MCP Advanced
• Claude Code in Action + Coursera module
• Practice questions + scenario walkthroughs
• Anti-patterns review

Based on: “The Claude Certified Architect is Here!”

You are welcome to study on anything else too. The goal is the habit, not the syllabus.

NEW LOCATION: Smarthmouth Brewing Co. - Oceanfront
Third Thursday Each Month

Our bitcoin open discussion meet up. Great time for anyone to ask questions or start a discussion! Usually multiple conversions end up splitting off.

All are welcome! See you there!

Attention Information Security and Cybersecurity Professionals!
Are 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.
Why Attend?
Enjoy 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.
About ISSA-HR
The 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.

RSVP now and bring a friend! We look forward to seeing you there!

Location: Neat Bird, 565 Belaire Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM

NEW LOCATION: Smarthmouth Brewing Co. - Oceanfront
Third Thursday Each Month

Our bitcoin open discussion meet up. Great time for anyone to ask questions or start a discussion! Usually multiple conversions end up splitting off.

All are welcome! See you there!

NEW LOCATION: Smarthmouth Brewing Co. - Oceanfront
Third Thursday Each Month

Our bitcoin open discussion meet up. Great time for anyone to ask questions or start a discussion! Usually multiple conversions end up splitting off.

All are welcome! See you there!