Beach Tech Summit 2026 Launches August 7–9 in Virginia Beach
First-of-its-kind technology summit to take place at Neptune Park and the Virginia Beach Boardwalk
Virginia Beach, VA
The future of technology will land on the Virginia Beach oceanfront this summer as the inaugural Beach Tech Summit 2026 takes place August 7–9, 2026, at Neptune Park and along the Virginia Beach Boardwalk from 30th to 32nd Street. The two-day summit will gather leaders and innovators across industries to explore emerging breakthroughs in medical, military, cybersecurity, business, and entertainment technologies.
Attendees can expect an immersive experience, including keynote presentations, live vendor showcases, drone shows, and innovation where visionaries will present technologies shaping tomorrow. Satellite events across Virginia Beach, along with
VIP-exclusive meet-ups and after-hours parties, will provide opportunities for deeper networking and collaboration.
Programming highlights include AI-powered healthcare advancements, biotech startups driving next-generation drug development, autonomous defense and decision-support systems, zero trust security and AI-driven threat detection, as well as generative AI for music, gaming, and immersive VR/AR storytelling.
“This is more than a conference it’s a launchpad,” said Organizer/Spokesperson Rob Devinney. “Beach Tech Summit 2026 will showcase the innovations transforming our world while creating a new space for collaboration right here in Virginia Beach.