Tech meetups, week of May 11, 2026
May 11–17, 2026 — 9 events across 7 groups in Hampton Roads.
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Tuesday, May 12
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Connecting Claude to Everything: The MCP Deep Dive | AICHR
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. Connecting Claude to Everything: The MCP Deep Dive Claude is smart. But right now, it's smart in a room with no doors. It can't check your Slack. It can't read your database. It can't update your Notion. It can't file your GitHub issues. It can't query your Stripe data.
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AICHR | Peninsula Builders Study Group
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.
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Peninsula Developers Study Group
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.
Wednesday, May 13
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John Sterrett- Advanced Data Protection Strategies with Azure SQL
IN PERSON MEETING!!!!! (PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE FOR THIS MEETING ONLY) Organizations handle increasing amounts of growth with their sensitive data. Data engineers must protect their data from external attackers, application users, and even privileged employees like database administrators. This session will teach you how to protect your data while maintaining functionality and performance. You will leave this session knowing how and why column-level encryption, row-level security, and auditing are keys to securing your data.
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Platform & DevOps Engineering Social @ Voodoo Brewing
Come join us @ Voodoo Brewing in Town Center of Virginia Beach on May 13th, 2026 from 6:00PM - 8:00PM ET! The address is 300 Constitution Dr Suite 109, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. This is a no-presentation, no-sponsorship event for Platform Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and everyone else who comes along to cut loose, have an alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage of your choice, network, talk shop, and/or simply hang out! We look forward to seeing you there! Heads Up: This is a Buy Your Own Beer/Food Event
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(CS)²AI Online™ : OT Cyber Prioritization Under Fire
Reserve a seat to join the discussion: Operational Technology defenders are being asked to prioritize risk in environments where accuracy, stability, and time no longer exist in abundance. OT inventories are often incomplete, outdated, or context‑poor, yet they form the foundation for risk mitigation management decisions that carry real safety, uptime, and financial consequences. At the same time, vulnerability disclosure velocity is accelerating, attacker capabilities are being augmented by AI, and exploitation pathways are adapting faster than traditional defensive models can track.
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WSDG May Technical Presentation
Scala: A Scalable way to write Web Applications by Alex Podyachev Abstract: 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. Bio: Aleksandr Podyachev is a Software Developer at Booz Allen Hamilton.
Friday, May 15
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Cybersecurity - Chesapeake Weekend Afternoon Networking (WAN)
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.
Saturday, May 16
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Code + Coffee | Pale Horse Coffee
Join us for a relaxed morning meetup where developers, designers, founders, and tech enthusiasts gather over great coffee to talk shop, share ideas, and connect with others in the local tech community. Code + Coffee has no formal agenda—just bring your laptop, a project you’re working on, a question you’ve been thinking about, or simply come to meet other people building interesting things.