RIDE THE WAVE OF INNOVATION

+ Speakers

CTO’s, Heads of Innovation, IT Directors, Telecom Providers, Developers, Start-Ups, Government, Investors, Technology Providers, + more!

+ Vendors

Leaders in Technology and more from across the world will set up activations and more!

days & nights

May 8-10 with the main hub being Neptune Park. Also featuring remote events around Virginia Beach.

~ overview ~

Beach Tech Summit 2026 will bring together innovators and industry leaders to explore cutting-edge advancements across medical, military, cybersecurity, business, and entertainment technologies.

In medical tech, the event will showcase AI-driven diagnostics for real-time imaging and disease prediction, smart wearable and implantable biosensors, telehealth powered by AI triage, secure data sharing, and biotech startups using AI in next-gen drug development.

Military tech discussions will focus on AI in autonomous defense systems, ISR, and decision-support tools, as well as advanced weapons like directed energy systems, battlefield connectivity through mesh networks, and veteran-focused innovations such as rehab wearables and cybersecurity career pathways.

Cybersecurity will feature sessions on zero trust architectures, AI-based threat detection, mobile and IoT security, and digital OPSEC, with a keynote or workshop by Tulkas on social engineering. Business tech will highlight AI in marketing and operations, startup funding strategies, sustainable and circular economy innovations, digital twins for business modeling, and blockchain applications beyond crypto.

Entertainment tech will cover generative AI for music, video, and gaming, immersive VR/AR storytelling, AI in film production, and tools empowering creators through monetization and IP protection. The summit will serve as a dynamic hub for cross-industry collaboration and the future of technology.

FEATURED VENUES

Neptune Park

VB Town Center

VB Boardwalk

Get ready for an exhilarating highlight at Beach Tech Summit. The high-speed drone races on the beach! Watch as top drone pilots race through a challenging coastal course, showcasing the latest in drone technology and precision flying.

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