Norfolk Innovation Corridor

10/14/2026

757 TechNite is getting closer!

Innovate Hampton Roads is bringing the region’s innovation community together to celebrate the people and companies moving the 757 forward.

Come cheer on this year’s finalists, connect with local leaders and celebrate achievements across nine award categories.

Thursday, October 29 | 5–8 p.m.
The Dome by Rutter Mills, Virginia Beach

Meet the finalists and get your tickets: https://www.innovate757.org/2026/09/24/meet-the-2026-757-technite-finalists/

10/12/2026

What’s in your tech stack?

Airtable, ChatGPT and NotebookLM were three standout tools highlighted by speakers at our recent Innovators Invite: What’s Your Tech Stack?

• Airtable: Organize and connect data through easy-to-use interfaces.
• ChatGPT: Turn questions and ideas into clear briefs and plans.
• NotebookLM: Ask questions and explore information from your own documents and sources.

Now it’s your turn. What’s your go-to AI tool, and how are you using it? Share in the comments. Your favorite might be someone else’s next discovery.

10/10/2026

Head over to 757 Makerspace’s Hampton location on October 17 to explore, experiment, and create together. As part of Hacktoberfest 2026, this community hack day celebrates open source, with this year’s focus on learning and building with open-source AI. This year's event is hosted by RevolutionVA in partnership with the AI Collective Hampton Roads.

Bring a project you’ve been wanting to try, explore a new tool, or find someone to collaborate with. Experiment with an open-weight model, tinker with an open-source agent, or see where your curiosity takes you. Whether you’re an experienced developer, a hands-on maker, or just getting started, there’s room to learn and contribute.

• When: October 17, 2026 · 10 AM–4 PM
• Where: 757 Makerspace · Hampton
• Bring: A laptop, charger, and curiosity. A project idea is welcome, but optional!

RSVP at the following link: https://events.mlh.com/events/14937-hacktoberfest-hack-day-hampton-x-revolutionva

Come meet fellow builders from across the 757, share what you know, and make something together.

10/09/2026

Norfolk’s NEON District is lighting up for the inaugural NEON Nights.

This new year-round event series brings local and regional artists together with neighborhood businesses for an evening of engaging art experiences inside participating storefronts, galleries and venues.

Join us for the first NEON Nights and experience the creativity, collaboration and community that make Norfolk’s arts district one of a kind.

Friday, October 16
5 to 9 p.m.
NEON District, 707 Granby Street, Norfolk

Free and open to the public. Learn more: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/neon-nights-tickets-2001635233867?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Reposted from: The NEON District

10/07/2026

October is National Women's Small Business Month, but the work of women founders deserves attention all year.

At the 2026 Virginia Cup, Grace Mittl of Absurd Snacks, Toni Sperry of Pod Farms and Brittany Peregoff of Where2Wheel were among the founders bringing bold solutions to the stage. Their companies span food innovation, agricultural technology and outdoor recreation.

Different industries. Different ideas. One shared reminder that a stronger innovation economy creates more pathways for more people to build.

Who is a woman founder in Hampton Roads that others should be following?

Meet the 2026 Virginia Cup companies: https://www.innovate757.org/2026/09/03/meet-the-10-companies-competing-at-the-2026-virginia-cup/

10/05/2026

Access is an important part of a connected innovation district, and here is one Downtown Norfolk resource worth saving.

The first two hours of parking are free at 14 participating City-owned parking locations. Whether you are Downtown for a meeting, lunch, shopping or an event, finding a convenient place to park may be easier than you think.

Click to see the participating locations and plan your next visit. Regular rates apply after the first two hours: https://www.downtownnorfolk.org/business/parking-and-transportation/parking-garages/free-two-hour-parking

10/02/2026

Live music meets local innovation at 757 TechNite.

Country artist and Virginia native Canaan Smith will take the stage at this year’s event, presented by JPMorganChase.

Join Hampton Roads’ innovation community to celebrate this year’s award winners, connect with the people moving our region forward and catch Smith live.

Thursday, October 29 | 5–8 p.m.
The Dome by Rutter Mills, Virginia Beach

Read more from Innovate Hampton Roads and get your tickets: https://www.innovate757.org/2026/09/30/canaan-smith-is-performing-live-at-757-technite/

757 TechNite has always brought together people building companies, developing technology, solving difficult problems and moving Hampton Roads forward. This year, it is bringing live music to the stage too. Country music artist and Virginia native Canaan Smith will perform live at 757 TechNite Prese...

10/01/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday at Assembly for Innovators Invite: What’s Your Tech Stack!

A special thank-you to our speakers, Charlie O’Brien, Paul Rice and Erin Moore, for sharing their perspectives on AI, automation and the tools helping them work smarter.

We appreciate everyone who took time to connect, ask questions and exchange ideas. These conversations are part of what makes Norfolk’s innovation community so valuable, and we’re glad you were part of this one.

Stay tuned for our next one.

09/30/2026

Roll up your sleeves and help care for one of the NEON District’s most colorful community spaces.

Join us for Plot Volunteer Day on Saturday, October 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Spend the day working alongside neighbors and community partners to help keep The Plot welcoming, creative and ready for the community to enjoy.

Every helping hand makes a difference. Mark your calendar and join us at The Plot.

Shared from Downtown Norfolk

09/28/2026

Today is the last day to get your ticket, and tomorrow is the big event!

Join us for Innovators Invite: What’s Your Tech Stack?, a casual lunch and learn featuring practical tools, tips and ideas to help you work smarter, increase productivity and simplify your day-to-day.

Tuesday, September 29
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Assembly, 400 Granby Street
Tickets are $15 and include lunch.

Don’t miss your chance to join the conversation. Reserve your spot today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whats-your-tech-stack-tickets-1998362765827