State of Innovation Address

The State of Innovation Address, powered by Innovate Hampton Roads, is a panoramic, story-driven snapshot of how Hampton Roads is actively living in and building the future — from deep space to deep sea — by connecting the real innovation already happening across the region into one clear, cohesive picture.

Join us for the inaugural event, where you’ll leave with a clear understanding of how Hampton Roads is already positioned within the future being built today.

If you’re building a company here, leading a growing organization, investing in the region, or contributing to its economic future, this event provides the context you don’t get from headlines or isolated success stories. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of where innovation is already happening, why it matters, and how Hampton Roads is positioned within the future being built today.

This is a focused midday lunch event designed to be worth stepping away from the office for. Lunch is included with your ticket.

Event Details

• Date: April 1, 2026
• Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
• Location: The Mariners’ Museum and Park, Newport News, VA
• Ticket Price: $45 (includes lunch)

Speakers will include leaders from NASA, the Hampton Roads Alliance, and additional organizations shaping the future of innovation, business, and technology in the region. More speakers will be announced soon.

Capacity is limited. If you want a clearer, more honest view of innovation in Hampton Roads — and how it all connects — this is the room to be in.