Tech meetups, week of August 10, 2026
August 10–16, 2026 — 5 events across 5 groups in Hampton Roads.
This week has passed. See this week's events or the upcoming calendar.
Wednesday, August 12
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(CS)²AI Online™ REPLAY: Ask Me Anything: AI in OT Cybersecurity
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping the cybersecurity landscape — but what does it truly mean for Operational Technology (OT) environments? Join us for a (CS)²AI Online™ Replay: Ask Me Anything (AMA) session with Clint Bodungen, Founder, Chairman, and Head of Product Innovation at ThreatGEN and the Director, AI/ML Engineering at Arcova.
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Platform & DevOps Engineering - August 2026 Meeting @ Commence
Come join us @ Commence in Virginia Beach on August 12th, 2026 from 6:00PM - 9:00PM ET! The address is 585 London Bridge Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23454. We will be providing some food and refreshments, but you are welcome to bring your own meal as well. This time, we are teaming up with The AI Collective - Hampton Roads who have graciously agreed to help sponsor this meeting, assist with content, and promote it. Presentations: Letting Claude Take the Wheel - The AI Lab: Turning Ideas into Deployed Apps, Safely, Easily, Quickly Mark Bennett How a Non-Technical Builder Uses Vibe Coding to…
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WSDG August Social Event
Our next social event will be at Rocco's Smokehouse Grill in High Street. The restaurant doesn't take reservations, but said we won't have a problem getting a table. Just ask for us when you get there. Note that this is their temporary location, after the fire at their Bypass Road location. It is in the former Strangeways Brewing building in High Street, at 1430 High St.
Thursday, August 13
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AICHR | Build and Demo Night (with prizes)
🚀 Build & Demo Night — Where Hampton Roads Ships Real AI Something'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. Here's how it works Come 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.
Friday, August 14
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Cybersecurity - Chesapeake Weekend Afternoon Networking (WAN)
Moved to Tap It Local in Chesapeake Attention Information Security and Cybersecurity Professionals! Are you looking to meet new people who share your interests? Whether you're considering a career in cybersecurity, just getting started, or are a seasoned professional, we welcome everyone for an evening of networking, learning, and great conversation. Why Attend? Join us at Tap-It Local in Chesapeake for a relaxed evening of networking with fellow IT and cybersecurity professionals. Connect with like-minded individuals, exchange ideas, and build lasting professional relationships.