RVA Innovation Ecosystem Happy Hour

Mix and mingle with Richmond’s entrepreneurial ecosystem at our RVA Innovation Ecosystem Happy Hour: an open, high-energy networking session co-hosted by Domininion Energy Innovation Center with community partners Startup Virginia, AI Ready RVA, and Lighthouse Network.

This broad tech meet-up is designed to connect founders, builders, investors, students, and innovation leaders across sectors—including AI, software, and advanced manufacturing—with a spotlight on the energy and climate challenges shaping the next wave of opportunity.

We are especially excited to host this event as the grand finale of our of the Richmond region, organized in conjunction with the . More than just a conference, this Road Trip is a curated, immersive experience that moves ideas from conversation to collaboration through behind-the-scenes access to labs and utilities. This is your chance to engage directly with a visiting delegation of founders and ecosystem leaders from Tennessee. Whether you’re building in energy or simply interested in tech that moves the world forward, come for the conversations and stay for the collaborations as we bridge our two regions' brightest minds!

Details:

Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Time: 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Location: Atlas 42, 4032 Cox Rd Suite A, Glen Allen, VA 23060

Hosted by:

Dominion Energy Innovation Center

Lighthouse Network

StartUp Virginia

AI Ready RVA

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Host or Publisher Braden Croy