​Get activated

​AI is reshaping how we work, create, and solve problems and Hampton Roads is building a community to make sure our region is part of that future.

​This one-hour Volunteer Info Session is your invitation to get activated with AI Collective Hampton Roads.

​We’re hosting 50+ events over the coming year, including talks, workshops, hackathons, hands-on labs, and a large-scale summit. We’re looking for passionate, curious, and community-minded people to help bring it all to life.

​Whether you’re technical or non-technical, early in your career or deeply experienced, there’s a place for you here.

​What you’ll learn in this session

• ​The mission and vision of AI Collective Hampton Roads

• ​The types of events we’re running and why they matter

• ​Volunteer roles and ways to get involved (from event support to special projects)

• ​How volunteering can help you grow skills, expand your network, and shape the local AI ecosystem

• ​What’s coming next and how you can plug in immediately

​This session is about co-creating a thriving AI community, supporting inclusive access to emerging technology, and helping Hampton Roads become a place where innovation happens out in the open.

​If you’ve ever thought

• ​“I want to be closer to what’s next”

• ​“I want to contribute to something meaningful”

• ​“I want to meet people who care about building the future responsibly”

​…this is for you.

​Come learn how you can be part of something big, local, and growing fast.

​Duration: 1 hour
Who should attend: Anyone interested in volunteering, community building, AI, tech, or innovation
No prior AI experience required

​We can’t wait to build this with you!

​​The AI Collective is a global non-profit community uniting 150,000+ 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.