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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

CTRL ALT PLAY Multi-Floor Experience - Assembly HQ Building Cutaway
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CTRL ALT PLAY at Assembly - 400 Granby St Norfolk VA

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)

4:45 - 5:00 PM

Guided Meditation

Led by Shawana Ward - Perfectly set the tone

5:00 - 6:00 PM

The Golden Thread

Town Hall: How do we Reinvision Hampton Roads? - Inspiring discussions

6:00 - 6:25 PM

Fashion Show

Foster Beauty - Stunning showcase that captivated the audience

6:25 - 7:15 PM

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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