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The Engineering Navigator is a prototype AI-powered platform that connects students, families, and educators to engineering opportunities across the U.S. To show the power of this tool, we're focusing on North Carolina, where we're mapping local events and programs to show what's possible when communities are connected.
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3 economic development Events Found
2026 Shape of the Region Conference: Innovation and Leadership for Northern Virginia
Join the Conversation shaping growth, resilience, and opportunity. The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia presents the 2026 Shape of the Region Conference, where business leaders, innovators, and changemakers come together to explore bold ideas and practical solutions that will define our region's future. This year's conference centers on the interconnected systems that define community well-being--from health, housing, and transportation to education, arts, philanthropy, and economic opportunity--and how collaboration across sectors can strengthen resilience and drive shared progress. Agenda: 7:30 am: Breakfast & Registration, 8:30 - 11:30 am: Conference Program. Features Lightning Talks with cross-sector perspectives and shared takeaway sessions.
Valo Park Auditorium
$99.00 - Registr...
$99.00 - Registration Fee - Includes Breakfast. Early bird rate of $89 if registered by 1/24
3/24/26
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2026 Shape of the Region Conference: Innovation and Leadership for Northern Virginia
Join the Conversation shaping growth, resilience, and opportunity. The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia presents the 2026 Shape of the Region Conference, where business leaders, innovators, and changemakers come together to explore bold ideas and practical solutions that will define our region's future. This year's conference centers on the interconnected systems that define community well-being--from health, housing, and transportation to education, arts, philanthropy, and economic opportunity--and how collaboration across sectors can strengthen resilience and drive shared progress. Agenda: 7:30 am: Breakfast & Registration, 8:30 - 11:30 am: Conference Program. Features Lightning Talks with cross-sector perspectives and shared takeaway sessions.
$99.00 - Registr...
$99.00 - Registration Fee - Includes Breakfast. Early bird rate of $89 if registered by 1/24
In-Person
Mar 24, 12:30 PM ET
Innovation
Leadership
Regional Development
Business
Healthcare
Transportation
Housing
Economic Development
Collaboration
Systems Thinking
Cross-Sector
Northern Virginia
02-08-2026
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FOCUS FORWARD: MINDS AND MACHINES
What happens when technology not only works alongside us, but actively shapes us? Minds and Machines takes a hard look at how emerging technology will continue to redefine the economy, work, education, policy, and even how we develop as humans! Focus Forward's annual event is uniquely designed to link education, health and economic development in the examination of an important emerging issue that will shape our future. National and statewide leaders address hundreds of public officials, educators, business leaders, community members, philanthropists and non-profit heads. Mini-grant opportunities (up to $10,000) available for attendees through WVPEC and Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation.
Morgantown Marriott
Free
4/1/26
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FOCUS FORWARD: MINDS AND MACHINES
What happens when technology not only works alongside us, but actively shapes us? Minds and Machines takes a hard look at how emerging technology will continue to redefine the economy, work, education, policy, and even how we develop as humans! Focus Forward's annual event is uniquely designed to link education, health and economic development in the examination of an important emerging issue that will shape our future. National and statewide leaders address hundreds of public officials, educators, business leaders, community members, philanthropists and non-profit heads. Mini-grant opportunities (up to $10,000) available for attendees through WVPEC and Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation.
Free
In-Person
Apr 1, 2026
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Focus Forward: Minds and Machines Grant Opportunity
Grant opportunity for Focus Forward conference attendees to implement AI and emerging technology projects. Collaborative effort among education, economic development and public policy leaders. Application opens April 2, 2026 and closes June 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM. At least two grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded.
Virtual
$10,000.00 - Gra...
$10,000.00 - Grants of up to $10,000 available
4/2/26
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Focus Forward: Minds and Machines Grant Opportunity
Grant opportunity for Focus Forward conference attendees to implement AI and emerging technology projects. Collaborative effort among education, economic development and public policy leaders. Application opens April 2, 2026 and closes June 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM. At least two grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded.
$10,000.00 - Gra...
$10,000.00 - Grants of up to $10,000 available
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Apr 2, 2026
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