Following a strong series of events during the longest February of the past three years, March offers a lot to keep the Richmond tech and startup communities engaged.
Additional events can be found in our events directory and we hope to see you at our Richmond Inno State of Innovation: AI on March 18!
Now here are the top tech and innovation events taking place this month in Richmond, with descriptions provided by the event organizers.
Wednesday, March 4
Build, RVA Open House & Dinner Social: Join the Build, RVA community for an open house! With beverage in hand, tour the space, chat with volunteers, and watch innovative members making their products. More information can be found here.
5 p.m. – 7 p.m., 3301-C Rosedale Ave., Richmond, free
Tuesday, March 10
2020 Richmond History Makers & Community Update: The Valentine and Community Foundation for a greater Richmond are excited to partner for the 15th Annual Richmond History Makers and Community Update. Get your ticket today and join us as we celebrate our six honorees, learn about the good work taking place in the region from the Community Foundation and get inspired to make a difference in your own backyard. More information can be found here.
4 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., 1500 North Lombardy St., Richmond, $50
rvatech/Data Summit Workshops: Join the technology community on March 10, 2020, for in-depth workshops and incredible presentations given by a diverse line-up of expert speakers + thought leaders at rvatech/DataSummit. Get immersed in the world of Data & discover the trends, and innovations shaping the future of technology! More information can be found here.
12:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., 601 W Main St., Richmond, $195
Wednesday, March 11
rvatech/Data Summit: Join the technology community on March 11, 2020, for a day of of innovation, in-depth workshops, and incredible presentations given by a diverse line-up of expert speakers + thought leaders at rvatech/DataSummit. Get immersed in the world of Data & discover the trends, and innovations shaping the future of technology! More information can be found here.
7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., 2301 W Leigh St., Richmond, $245
Thursday, March 12
Powerpoint Karaoke MAPpy Hour: Do you enjoy karaoke, but wish it involved less singing and more slide decks? Are you able to sound knowledgeable about practically any topic? Then we have the business networking event for you! The Dominion Energy Innovation Center (DEIC) and Market Ashland Partnership (MAP) invite you to enjoy an evening full of skill-building and networking at our quarterly Powerpoint Karaoke MAPpy Hour. More information can be found here.
4 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., 201 Duncan St., Ashland, free
Friday, March 13
RVA Career Expo: Get started on your future today! Connect with local employers – free and open to the public. A wide variety of openings are available in engineering, education, healthcare, information technology, sales, banking, finance and insurance, communications & marketing, hotel & hospitality, retail, supply chain, and MORE! More information can be found here.
9 a.m. – 2 p.m., 2880 Mountain Rd., Glen Allen, free
Tuesday, March 17
Women in Innovation: Women in Innovation is a conference to celebrate female leaders of today, inspire future women innovators and remember the groundbreaking women that paved the way. The conference is a day to elevate and grow as a group of women, to spark conversations and to leave ready to make a difference through teaching, training and mentorship. More information can be found here.
7:45 a.m. – 5 p.m., 2301 W Leigh St., Richmond, $75
Wednesday, March 18
Richmond Inno State of Innovation: AI: At the State of Innovation in AI event, we’ll explore what’s next in the industry and how local pillars and innovators are currently leveraging this technology and approaching its potential. More information can be found here.
5 p.m. – 8 p.m., 428 N Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond, $5-25
Robins Executive Speaker Series: Scott Hartley: Please join us as Scott Hartley, managing partner of Two Culture Capital, and best-selling author of The Fuzzy and the Techie, shares his experience working in multiple fields, including Silicon Valley and the White House as a Presidential Innovation Fellow. He will discuss building bridges between the liberal arts and business communities. More information can be found here.
6 p.m. – 8 p.m., 102 UR Dr., Richmond, free
Thursday, March 26 – Friday, March 27
Small Business Innovators Summit: This summit debut will be a two-day event in downtown Ashland supporting entrepreneurs from small cities across Virginia. Participants will experience a full year’s worth of business education and networking in 36 hours, hearing from organizations like Virginia Community Capital, Mass Mutual, Longleaf Conservation Capital, Virginia Cooperative Extension, and SCORE. More information can be found here.
9 a.m. (3/26) – 2 p.m. (3/27), 201 Duncan St., Ashland, free
Friday, March 27
InnoVAte Virginia 2020: Brought to you by Agile Richmond, Innovate Virginia is a boutique conference in central Virginia that brings together 25+ industry thought-leaders and 400+ Agile practitioners for a day of networking, interactive sessions, presentations, and fun! Join us on March 27th for our 9th annual Innovate Virginia conference. More information can be found here.
7:15 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., 1000 Virginia Center Pkwy., Glen Allen, $199
