
What we’re about
The AI Collective is a non-profit, grassroots community uniting 70,000+ pioneers – founders, researchers, operators, and investors – exploring the frontier of AI in major tech hubs worldwide. Through events, workshops, and community-led research, we empower the AI ecosystem to collaboratively steer AI’s future toward trust, openness, and human flourishing.
In Hampton Roads, our chapter brings that mission to life across Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and beyond – connecting technologists, creatives, students, and entrepreneurs through intimate meetups, hands-on workshops, and real-world collaborations that drive innovation in healthcare, defense, education, tourism, and the local economy. From fireside chats to industry demo nights, we’re building a trusted space for bold ideas, meaningful dialogue, and collective progress on AI’s cutting edge.
Discord group: https://discord.gg/pMpdNHJDEJ
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- 757 AI Collective: Automate Your Social Media with BlotatoTCC / Virginia Beach Joint-Use Library, Virginia Beach, VI
## Automate Your Social Media: A Hands-On Workshop with Blotato
Are you tired of the endless cycle of creating, scheduling, and posting on social media? It's time to reclaim your time!
Join us for a practical, hands-on meetup where we’ll introduce you to Blotato, the AI-powered platform designed to automate your entire social media workflow. Learn how to generate endless content ideas, create engaging posts, and schedule everything across all your channels in a fraction of the time.
This session is perfect for anyone looking to build a powerful online presence without the burnout. We'll guide you from initial setup to a fully automated content calendar.***
### What We'll Cover 🚀
- Welcome to Blotato: We’ll start with an overview of the platform, showing you how its AI engine can become your personal social media assistant.
- Connect & Conquer: Learn how to securely connect all your social media accounts (like Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, LinkedIn, and more) into a single, manageable dashboard.
- AI-Powered Content Creation: This is where the magic happens. We'll work together to:
- Use the AI to generate viral content ideas and text posts from a simple prompt.
- Create and customize eye-catching "faceless" videos and image posts directly within the platform.
- "Remix" a single idea into multiple formats tailored for different social channels.
- Schedule Like a Pro: We'll walk you through building and organizing a content calendar, scheduling your AI-generated posts to go live at the perfect times.
- Q&A and Strategy Session: Have questions about your specific social media goals? We’ll have plenty of time for Q&A and to share strategies for effective social media automation.
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### Who Should Attend?
This meetup is for solopreneurs, small business owners, marketers, content creators, and anyone looking to grow their brand on social media more efficiently. No advanced technical skills are required—if you use social media, you're ready for Blotato.
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### What to Bring 💻
To get the most out of our session, please bring your laptop and have your social media login information handy. You can get a head start by creating an account at Blotato.com before you arrive.
Come learn how to put your social media on autopilot and focus on what you do best. We can't wait to see you there!Slides for this presentation will be available on our Discord prior to the event **https://discord.gg/DVkh4c2J**
- AI for Real Estate: Generate Leads, Nurture Clients & Close MoreTCC / Virginia Beach Joint-Use Library, Virginia Beach, VI
## The AI-Powered Real Estate Team
Are you a real estate agent or broker struggling to keep up with lead follow-up, client nurturing, and the endless demands of marketing? What if you could build a virtual team that works for you 24/7, never misses a call, and nurtures every prospect perfectly?
Join Your AI Group for a game-changing meetup in Virginia Beach, where we’ll pull back the curtain on the AI tools that are transforming the real estate industry. This is not about complex coding or abstract concepts; this is a high-level overview of practical, accessible tools you can use to automate your business, save dozens of hours per week, and provide a superior client experience.
You will leave knowing exactly which AI tools are available and have a clear understanding of how they can be integrated into your daily operations.### What You'll Discover:
- The 24/7 AI Receptionist (Vapi Demo): Witness a live demonstration of an AI voice agent built for real estate. We'll show you:
- Live Inbound Calls: You'll be able to call our demo number and interact with an AI that answers property-specific questions and qualifies leads on the spot.
- Instant Outbound Qualifying: See how an AI can instantly call a new website lead to qualify their interest and schedule a follow-up. We'll even give you a peek under the hood at the Vapi setup.
- Automated Client Nurture (GoHighLevel Overview): Discover how an all-in-one platform like GHL can act as your central command center. We will focus on how to automate client and lead nurturing through:
- Automated, personalized email and SMS campaigns.
- Review generation systems to boost your reputation.
- Multi-channel chatbots and seamless ad integration.
- The Modern Agent's AI Toolkit: We'll provide a high-level overview of powerful tools to automate every part of your business, including:
- Effortless Content & Ads: See how tools like Blotato can automate your social media and how our custom Veo3 Ads Creator can streamline ad creation.
- Supercharged Lead Generation: Learn about AI strategies for cold outbound (email, calls), cold inbound (ads), and warm inbound (SEO, referrals) leads.
- Streamlined Transactions: Understand how AI can be used for administrative tasks like virtual staging for your listings and summarizing transaction documents.
### Who Should Attend:
This event is specifically designed for individual real estate agents, team leads, and brokers in the Hampton Roads area who are curious about AI. If you are a beginner with technology and want a clear, straightforward guide to what's possible, this meetup is for you. No technical experience is necessary!
### What to Bring:
Please bring your smartphone to participate in the live Vapi demo. A laptop may be helpful for note-taking but is completely optional.
Space is limited to ensure a quality experience. RSVP today to secure your spot and start building your AI-powered real estate team!Slides for this presentation will be available on our Discord prior to the event **https://discord.gg/DVkh4c2J**