Events
Explore our groundbreaking events that have shaped the tech revolution in Norfolk and beyond.
CTRL ALT PLAY 2025
Our flagship event successfully brought together 200+ creators, innovators, and visionaries for an unprecedented multi-floor creative tech experience.
CTRL ALT PLAY 2025
A groundbreaking multi-floor creative tech experience that reprogrammed how we engage with innovation. Five immersive tracks—Fashion, Tech, Art, Music, and Business—converged at Assembly HQ for an electrifying day of collaboration, creation, and culture.
Event Recap: Multi-Floor Experience
CTRL ALT PLAY delivered on its promise of a revolutionary creative tech experience. Here's how each track performed across Assembly HQ's multiple floors:
Business Track
1st Floor
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Featured panels, workshops & networking for founders and professionals
BUILD WEEKEND HACKATHON
Lower Level
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Collaborative tech building with mentorship and prizes - 15+ teams participated
Art Track
2nd Floor
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Interactive installations, live art, and creative workshops drew massive crowds
Music Experience
3rd Floor
Throughout Event
Live performances, DJ sets, and audio-visual experiences throughout the day
Rooftop Fashion Experience
Rooftop
4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Fashion shows, DJ sets, and creative networking under the stars - unforgettable finale
Off The Record AFTERPARTY
Rooftop Only
7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Off the Record delivered an epic finale, hosted by Kelo
The multi-floor experience at Assembly HQ exceeded all expectations, with seamless transitions between tracks and unprecedented collaboration across Fashion, Tech, Art, Music, and Business communities. The venue at 400 Granby St, Norfolk, VA proved to be the perfect backdrop for this groundbreaking event.
Event Schedule Archive
A detailed look at how CTRL ALT PLAY unfolded throughout the day, showcasing the precision and coordination that made this event a resounding success.
🌇 Rooftop Experience Highlights (4:00 PM - 7:15 PM)
Guided Meditation
Led by Shawana Ward - Perfectly set the tone
The Golden Thread
Town Hall: How do we Reinvision Hampton Roads? - Inspiring discussions
Fashion Show
Foster Beauty - Stunning showcase that captivated the audience
Closing Statements
Lionel delivered powerful closing remarks, seamlessly transitioning to Off The Record
🎉 Off The Record AFTERPARTY Success (7:30 PM - 11:00 PM)
Music & DJs
From Off The Record
WIVVE & Madd Startt delivered incredible sets that kept the energy high all night
Hosted by Kelo
Rooftop Only
Kelo's hosting created the perfect atmosphere for networking and celebration under the Norfolk skyline.
Event Completed Successfully • The after-party was the perfect finale to an incredible day
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Our Event Legacy
Each event we've hosted has contributed to building a stronger, more connected tech community in Hampton Roads.
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