Thursday, October 8, 2026
9:00 AM – 8:00 PM EDT
The Refraction AI Exchange: October
About this event
The October edition of Refraction's monthly AI day in McLean, with the hub open through the day, a midday Byte-Sized Lunch Lab building working prototypes, and an evening programme for founders, operators and investors.
Refraction's AI Exchange runs on the second Thursday of each month at the innovation hub in Valo Park, Tysons.
The day has a consistent shape. The hub is open for coworking and informal connection throughout. The Byte-Sized Lunch Lab from midday to 1:00 is hands-on, with attendees building working prototypes rather than watching a walkthrough. The evening programme runs 6:30 to 8:30.
The October evening topic had not been finalised at the time of listing, so check the registration page nearer the date if the specific session matters to your decision to attend. The lab and networking components run regardless.
The audience is predominantly founders, operators and investors working on applied AI. Attendance is free. Refraction is at 7950 Jones Branch Drive, eighth floor north; contact [email protected] with questions.
Organized by
A Tysons innovation hub and startup community occupying 30,000 square feet in Valo Park, running founder programming that includes a recurring monthly AI Exchange with a hands-on prototyping lab and an evening panel.