Hampton Roads DevFest 2026

SAVE THE DATE: Feb 27th, 2026 - Virginia Beach, VA

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About

Mark your calendar for Hampton Roads DevFest 2026! This unique gathering will once again spotlight local speakers, showcasing our community's deep and diverse talent.

Hampton Roads DevFest is more than a conference; it's a tribute to our dynamic local developer community. It's an ideal platform to highlight the exceptional places to work in the Hampton Roads area, emphasizing innovative technological strides. This event caters to everyone in the tech sphere, from seasoned developers and industry veterans to emerging talents and students.

Organized by RevolutionVA, a dedicated 501(c)(3) non-profit, our mission is to advance software development education throughout Virginia. Our passion for promoting learning and growth in technology is at the heart of DevFest.

Take advantage of this unparalleled opportunity to network, learn from top industry professionals, and celebrate the remarkable achievements of our tech community. Whether you're looking to sharpen your skills, explore new career pathways, or simply immerse yourself in a community of like-minded tech enthusiasts, Hampton Roads DevFest is your destination.

Join us as we recognize and nurture the extraordinary tech talent that thrives in Hampton Roads. Let's connect, discover, and grow together at Hampton Roads DevFest 2026!

2024 Event Highlights

Take a look back at Hampton Roads DevFest 2024! Our 5th annual event brought together local developers, industry professionals, and tech enthusiasts for a day of learning and networking.

Attendees networking in modern lobby with registration table

Networking in our modern venue lobby (click to enlarge)

Attendees relaxing on outdoor terrace with city skyline

Beautiful outdoor terrace with city views (click to enlarge)

Keynote presentation on professional stage

Keynote presentation: Keys to Empowering (click to enlarge)

Dual presenters delivering technical content on stage

Local speakers sharing their expertise (click to enlarge)

Attendees mingling during conference break

Community connections and conversations (click to enlarge)

Full auditorium showing strong attendance

Engaged audience in our professional venue (click to enlarge)

Casual networking in the outdoor space (click to enlarge)

Quality catering and hospitality (click to enlarge)

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Venue

Zeiders American Dream Theater

4509 Commerce Street,

Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Featured Speakers

Hampton Roads DevFest is special because it uniquely highlights the amazing developer talent we have in our region.

All HRDevFest speakers are current or past residents of the Hampton Roads area.

Lionel Sapp

Lionel Sapp is a Hampton Roads–based software engineer, community builder, and founder of The Digital Builders, a studio and mentorship network empowering others to turn their ideas into real-world products. A self-taught developer, Lionel has worked for two Techstars-backed startups, serving as CTO for one. Through Digital Builders, he leads mentorship programs and community events that teach aspiring creators how to build, launch, and grow their own tech ventures—right here in the 757.

Ryan Castillo

Ryan is an author, developer and data-scientist with a passion for helping and teaching others. His deep expertise in large scale systems, data visualization and AI has helped Fortune 500 companies, the US Navy and startups of all sizes.

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