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SUMMARY:RISE Summit
DESCRIPTION:Level up your business at the third annual RISE Summit—a favorite event packed with inspiration\, skill-building workshops\, and high-impact networking. This year\, we are leveling up the experience even more! The focus is Innovation in Business\, Manufacturing\, and Agriculture. Whether you’re in manufacturing\, agriculture\, or any type of entrepreneur\, this is THE EVENT for YOU! \nIALR employees serving as session speakers: \n \nDr. Scott Lowman\, Vice President of Applied Research \n  \n \nTaurean Russell\, Vice President of Information Technology
URL:https://www.ialr.org/event/rise-summit/
LOCATION:Institute for Advanced Learning and Research\, 150 Slayton Avenue\, Danville\, VA\, 24504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured
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SUMMARY:IALR Tour
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about how the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research contributes to economic transformation in Southern Virginia with a guided group tour! Engage in hands-on demonstrations while learning about our programs\, facilities and impact.
URL:https://www.ialr.org/event/ialr-tour-sept-1/
LOCATION:Institute for Advanced Learning and Research\, 150 Slayton Avenue\, Danville\, VA\, 24504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Tours
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SUMMARY:CEA Summit East 2026
DESCRIPTION:Indoor Ag-Con and the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Innovation Center — a joint project with the  Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) — invite you to join us for our 5th annual edition. \nDesigned to bring the CEA industry and academia together to share research\, business strategies and build partnerships to drive future growth for the sector and its stakeholders\, the CEA Summit East promises to grow your business!
URL:https://www.ialr.org/event/cea-summit-east/
LOCATION:Institute for Advanced Learning and Research\, 150 Slayton Avenue\, Danville\, VA\, 24504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Applied Research,Community Events,Featured
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SUMMARY:IALR Tour
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about how the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research contributes to economic transformation in Southern Virginia with a guided group tour! Engage in hands-on demonstrations while learning about our programs\, facilities and impact.
URL:https://www.ialr.org/event/ialr-tour-sept-24/
LOCATION:Institute for Advanced Learning and Research\, 150 Slayton Avenue\, Danville\, VA\, 24504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Tours
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SUMMARY:Career ChoICE Youth Expo
DESCRIPTION:The Career ChoICE Youth Expo is Southern Virginia’s premier hands-on career exploration event\, engaging over 4\,500 middle and high school students annually. \nCoordinated by the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR)\, the Expo connects students with local industries and future career opportunities.
URL:https://www.ialr.org/event/career-choice-youth-expo/
LOCATION:Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex\, 19783 US 29\, Chatham\, VA\, 24531\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advanced Learning,Community Events,Featured
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SUMMARY:Southern Virginia Regional Housing Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Southern Virginia Regional Housing Summit serves as a dynamic platform for six thriving localities to showcase the latest breakthroughs in residential housing development. Whether you’re seeking urban sophistication\, suburban charm\, or a blend of both\, our summit will unveil a diverse range of housing options designed to cater to every type and price point. Additionally\, this event offers a unique chance for participating communities to communicate their housing preferences\, ensuring that the developments align seamlessly with local desires. \nIf you’re a developer\, builder\, contractor\, home renovator\, financial institution representative\, architect\, or a local community advocate within the residential developer/building/construction sector\, this summit is tailor-made for you.
URL:https://www.ialr.org/event/southern-virginia-regional-housing-summit-2026/
LOCATION:Institute for Advanced Learning and Research\, 150 Slayton Avenue\, Danville\, VA\, 24504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference Center,Economic Development,Featured
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SUMMARY:SPTC - Celebrating Innovation Stars 2026
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to celebrate and honor the brightest tech stars in the Southern Piedmont region at our awards banquet! \nJoin us at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research for a night of celebration and recognition. This in-person event will honor the brightest minds in technology across the Southern Piedmont region. Come network with industry leaders\, enjoy a delicious dinner\, and applaud the winners of these prestigious awards. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow tech enthusiasts and celebrate the achievements of our technology stars! \nVIEW AGENDA
URL:https://www.ialr.org/event/sptc-celebrating-innovation-stars-2026/
LOCATION:Institute for Advanced Learning and Research\, 150 Slayton Avenue\, Danville\, VA\, 24504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Conference Center,Featured
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SUMMARY:Healthy Island
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URL:https://www.ialr.org/event/healthy-island/
LOCATION:Institute for Advanced Learning and Research\, 150 Slayton Avenue\, Danville\, VA\, 24504\, United States
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