Friday, September 26
Virginia Beach Convention Center
Virginia Beach, VA
Format: Structured Career & Technology Immersion Day
Audience: Students involved in STEM. STEAM or CSES programs, Middle school, high school, college students
Cost: Free or deeply discounted via ECX Foundation
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Times and activities
9:00 – 9:30 AM | Arrival & Orientation
- Bus unloading & check-in
- Wristbands / badges
- Brief welcome:
- What ECX is
- Why tech + music careers matter
- How the day will flow
9:30 – 11:30 AM | Guided Expo Rotations
Students rotate in groups through 4 zones:
- AI & Robotics
- Music & Audio Technology
- Immersive / XR
- Education & Workforce
Each stop includes:
- 10–15 min demo
- Career explanation (“Who works here?”)
- Q&A
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM | Career Panel
Theme: “From Classroom to Career: Music, Tech & Innovation”
Panel mix:
- Engineer / technologist
- Creative professional
- Industry mentor
- Educator or workforce leader
12:30 – 1:15 PM | Lunch Break
- Bag lunches or food court
- Designated student seating areas
- Sponsor-hosted tables (optional)
1:15 – 2:30 PM | Hands-On Workshops
Students choose one:
- Intro to Music Production
- AI & Machine Learning Basics
- VR / XR World Building
- Robotics & Automation 101
2:30 – 3:00 PM | Wrap-Up & Departure
- Certificates of participation
- Resource handouts
- Internship / pathway info
- Bus departures