Neptune SHIELD Grand Opening
448 Viking Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23452 United States
Ticket Prices: $0 β $500
Built for Mission – Open to the Region. The Future of Innovation starts here.
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NEPTUNE SHIELD INNOVATION TECH HUB – GRAND OPENING!
π448 Viking Drive, Virginia Beach, VA
πΒ Wednesday, October 15, 2025
β° 10:00 AM β 4:00 PM
Opening Ceremony begins promptly at 10AM.Β Guest speakers include the Honorable VA Beach Mayor Bobby Dyer, Hampton Roads Alliance, President Doug Smith, Pathfinder CEO, and former USAF SOF COL (ret.) Jason Kirby, Honor Foundation CEO, Matt Stevens, CAPT(SEAL) USN (Ret.) Neptune SHIELD CEO, Nicholas Rocha, Senior Chief (SEAL)USN (Ret.)
Neptune SHIELDΒ is slated to be the premier technology and defense innovation hub in Hampton Roads, serving the DoD/DoW, Special Operations, and the maritime industry, as well as the vibrant entrepreneurs and businesses that power our area.
On October 15, we are opening our doors and bringing our mission and vision to the region.
π₯ What to Expect:
- Live tech & defense demos
- Startups, industry leaders & government
- VIP keynotes + SEAL & SOF community features
- Real-time flex space signups + incentives
π WE ARE SEEKING CONTRIBUTORS:
- Technology & defense companies (demo your innovations)
- Government contractors & primes (host booths, share insights)
- Startup founders & accelerators (pitch & recruit)
- Veteran- and mission-driven orgs (share your story)
- Vendors for food, music, gear, & sensory experiences
- Speakers, artists, and storytellers connected to service and innovation
If youβre building for the mission, the region, or the future β we want you there.
π‘Β Want to contribute or showcase?Β Book a quick 15min call to get info
πΒ Express interest at:Β info@neptuneshield.com
π¨Β Questions? Contact us at:Β amanda.sawicz@neptuneshield.com
`π₯ This will be one of the most dynamic defense-tech and maritime innovation events in the region.
Be seen. Be involved. Be part of the mission.
Download the brochure below.
Hourly Schedule
Agenda
- 10:00 - 16:00
- NEPTUNE SHIELD INNOVATION TECH HUB - GRAND OPENING
- 10:00 - 10:20
- Virginia Beach Mayor and opening remarks with Nick Rocha
- 10:20 - 10:40
- HR Alliance
- 10:40 - 11:00
- Octaris - Christopher Blake
- 11:00 - 11:20
- Neptune Shield Foundation - Amanda Sawicz
- 11:20 - 11:40
- Christopher Newport University
- 11:40 - 12:00
- Tech Company or Talk - TBD
- 12:00 - 12:20
- Honor Foundation
- 12:20 - 12:40
- Virginia Economic Development - TBD
- 12:40 - 13:00
- Tech Company or Talk - TBD
- 13:00 - 13:20
- Naval X
- 13:20 - 13:40
- AFCEA
- 13:40 - 14:00
- Tech Company
- 14:00 - 14:20
- Closing Remarks - Nicholas Rocha
- 14:00 - 16:00
- Open House and Tours
Date
- Oct 15 2025
- Expired!
Time
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Location
- 448 Viking Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23452 United States
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