# Event Details - **Event Name**: InvestaCon 2026: AI, Money & Career Decisions for Youth & Families - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 08:30 am – Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: InvestaCon is a free, hands-on youth & family experience designed to help families have real conversations about money, careers, technology.About this EventWhat Is InvestaCon?InvestaCon is a free, hands-on youth and family experience designed to help families have real conversations about money, careers, technology, and economic mobility — together.Hosted by Young Investors Group, InvestaCon blends financial education, entrepreneurship, FinTech, and artificial intelligence (AI) into interactive, tournament-style learning experiences.This is not a conference and not a lecture.InvestaCon is a live, immersive environment where youth and families participate, make decisions, and learn by doing.InvestaCon 2026 will be our third event (2022, 2024, 2026) and the largest to date, as we build toward InvestaCon 2028, marking 10 years of Young Investors Group as a 501(c)(3) organization.https://youtu.be/2iHMXATcYOo2026 ThemeAI in Everyday Financial & Career DecisionsInvestaCon 2026 includes artificial intelligence education, but InvestaCon is not only about AI. AI is taught as a tool families and youth must learn to understand, question, and use responsibly—especially as it impacts:Money decisionsCareers and hiringEntrepreneurshipDigital risk and opportunityAI is integrated across all activations, not taught in isolation.How AI Education Is Integrated (Youth + Families)At InvestaCon, AI is introduced through real-world application, not coding lectures. Participants learn:How AI influences financial decisions (loans, credit, pricing, marketing)How AI shows up in careers and business toolsHow to think critically about AI — risks, bias, and opportunityHow families can talk about technology and money togetherAI becomes part of the conversation — not the entire conversation.Core InvestaCon ActivationsBig Money Big Business Family Hackathon & Pitch ContestFamilies build and pitch a real business idea together. AI is used as a tool to build software to solve a community or business problem, while keeping human judgment at the center.FinTech Olympics (Youth Tournament)Students compete in gamified financial challenges (mortgage underwriting, sales funnels/CRM, crypto & digital money). AI is introduced as it appears in real financial systems and platforms youth already encounter.Escape Room WorkshopsSmall-group, timed workshops where youth “escape” real-world financial traps such as digital scams, credit misuse, and bad contracts — including AI-driven risks.Pop the Balloon: Find a CareerA gamified career activation where youth engage professionals in real conversations about careers, pathways, and how AI is reshaping industries — without removing human skill or purpose.Media, Podcast & Fireside Chat + Gaming PanelYouth-led interviews, gaming discussions, and fireside chats explore money, careers, entrepreneurship, and technology through storytelling and visibility.Why InvestaCon MattersFamilies learn together, not separatelyYouth gain exposure to real financial and career systemsAI is taught in context, not fear or hypeEconomic mobility is framed as a family conversationStudents leave with confidence, clarity, and awarenessFamilies are better prepared to navigate money, technology, and opportunity — togetherWho Should AttendYouth (middle school, high school, young adults)Parents and familiesSchools and youth programsWorkforce and career organizationsCommunity and corporate partnersRegister. Participate. Partner.Schools: Register your students or programFamilies: Attend and participate togetherPartners & Sponsors: Support an activation or tournamentVolunteers & Mentors: Help guide youth and familiesLearn More? https://investacon.org? Event Preview (InvestaCon 2024):https://youtu.be/VJuzdC01uXo?si=bAgenda?: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AMRegistration?: 09:00 AM - 09:10 AMWelcome to Investa-Con?: 09:10 AM - 10:10 AMWorkshop Breakout SessionsInfo: Attendees split into two workshop groups. Workshop #1 focuses on insurance and passing down generational wealth. Workshop #2 focuses on real estate investment?: 10:10 AM - 11:10 AMIntellectual Property & How to Benefit?: 11:10 AM - 12:10 PMFamily Business Pitch Contest?: 12:10 PM - 01:10 PMLunch ?: 01:10 PM - 01:20 PMLocal Artist Performance?: 01:20 PM - 02:50 PMFinancial Field Day?: 02:50 PM - 03:00 PMConclusion - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/virginia-beach/investacon-2026-ai-money-and-career-decisions-for-youth-and-families/100001978576545710 - **Event Categories**: workshops, contests, sports, art, tournaments, it, business, crafts, hackathons, artificial-intelligence, conferences, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Virginia Beach - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: Virginia Wesleyan University - **lat**: 36.8674624 - **long**: -76.1866644 - **full address**: Virginia Wesleyan University, 5817 Wesleyan Drive, Virginia Beach, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: InvestaCon 2026: AI, Money & Career Decisions for Youth & Families - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/44ba39017f2b19a96b50629b4f4cd697af6ef7ebce156fa88116ff429f1e8258-rimg-w1200-h542-dc67a0f7-gmir.jpg?v=1767420068 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is InvestaCon 2026: AI, Money & Career Decisions for Youth & Families being held? - **A:** InvestaCon 2026: AI, Money & Career Decisions for Youth & Families takes place on Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 08:30 am to Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Virginia Wesleyan University, 5817 Wesleyan Drive, Virginia Beach, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing InvestaCon 2026: AI, Money & Career Decisions for Youth & Families? - **A:** InvestaCon 2026: AI, Money & Career Decisions for Youth & Families is organized by YIG. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** InvestaCon 2026: AI, Money & Career Decisions for Youth & Families is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Virginia Beach, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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