Sessions and Schedule

GRIT Conference 2026 · March 9, 2026 · Cultural Arts Center, Glen Allen, VA

Tracks and Sessions

Education

  • Alumni Panel – Education
  • Education Options: Community College, 4-year College, Trade School, Military

Careers

  • Alumni Panel – Careers
  • Career Panel Various Organizations – Gov, IT, Non-IT, Military
  • Technical Interviews
  • Entrepreneurship

Technology

  • Data Science Tools
  • AI in Development
  • Cyber Security
  • Design and UX

Schedule

Event Time
Registration/Check-in 8:45 – 9:30
Opening Session with Keynote Speaker – Raiza Martin 9:30 – 10:45
Vendor Hall (closed for lunch 11:45 – 12:30) 11:00 – 3:45
Session 1 11:00 – 11:45
Lunch 11:45 – 12:45
Session 2 1:00 – 1:45
Session 3 2:00 – 2:45
Session 4 3:00 – 3:45
Closing Session with Keynote Speaker – Vida Williams 4:00 – 4:45

Vendor Hall will be open for students during session times. All students will attend the Vendor Hall as one of their assigned sessions.