HAMPTON ROADS CHAPTER
Where Energy Systems Meet Industrial Excellence
Hampton Roads is one of the most important energy regions in the country.
From the largest shipbuilding base in the U.S. and a rapidly expanding offshore wind industry to advanced port infrastructure and growing nuclear capabilities—this region sits at the center of energy deployment at scale.
Now, Energy Tech Virginia is bringing that ecosystem together.
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Engage
with researchers, utilities, founders, and operators
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Explore
technologies and research shaping the grid and energy systems
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Connect
with across industries, driving energy demand and innovation
Powering What’s Next
Hosted by the Secure Energy Future Center (SEFC) at the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center — Newport News, and in partnership with Simple Thread, the Dominion Energy Innovation Center, and the Virginia Tech Newport News Center, this new chapter builds on SEFC’s energy literacy and community engagement initiatives across the region—creating a space to move from conversation to action.
Where:
Industry meets innovation
Research meets real-world deployment
Connections turn into partnerships
Be Part of the Network.
Save Your Seat.
Meetups will take place on the 4th Thursday of each month (from 4pm-6pm) starting in May at SEFC’s Energy Soft Landing in Newport News. Attendees can enjoy the Summer Concert Series live on the Drillfield at Tech Center Research Park.
May 28
June 25
July 23 *no concert
August 27
September 24
October 22 *no concert
*No meetups will be held in November or December. We will kick off with the same 4th Thursday schedule in January 2027.