Believe in Learning Norfolk

What if your organization became a catalyst for lifelong discovery?

At Beyond Boundaries 2026, we are gathering the organizational leaders to bridge the gap between service delivery and continuous empowerment. This symposium provides the tools and strategies your organization needs to foster curiosity and skill-building within your client base—from Gen Z to retirees.

Break through the boundaries of 'business as usual' and discover how a culture of lifelong learning creates more resilient, engaged and empowered communities.

Registration is open through April 4. Secure your spot at www.norfolk.gov/beyondboundaries.

Register today to unlock a world of learning possibilities with Beyond Boundaries 2026: A Lifelong Learning Symposium.

What if our communities' greatest resource wasn't their buildings, but the collective mind of their people? Lifelong learning isn’t about going back to school—it’s about never losing the spark that helps us grow, adapt, and lead. Be part of the movement that is turning our community into a hub of endless opportunity for every generation.

Registration is open through April 4. Secure your spot at www.norfolk.gov/beyondboundaries.

We're excited and ready for the first lifelong learning symposium! We're excited to engage in meaningful discussions, gain new insights and connect with others who value learning at every stage of life.

We will be kicking off at 9 a.m. with a day full of learning across the lifespan. Choose your track and enjoy sessions on a wide range of fascinating topics.

Need a ride in downtown Norfolk? Take advantage of F.R.E.D, a FREE battery-operated, state-of-the-art people mover available to riders aged 8 and up. If you need a lift to or from the Downtown Improvement District, just give F.R.E.D. a call (757-478-7233) during the hours of:

Tuesday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Friday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

What if your organization became a catalyst for lifelong discovery?

At Beyond Boundaries 2026, we are gathering the organizational leaders to bridge the gap between service delivery and continuous empowerment. This symposium provides the tools and strategies your organization needs to foster curiosity and skill-building within your client base—from Gen Z to retirees.

Break through the boundaries of 'business as usual' and discover how a culture of lifelong learning creates more resilient, engaged and empowered communities.

Secure your spot at www.norfolk.gov/beyondboundaries.

Growth shouldn't be confined to a classroom. Join us on April 16 to transform your organizational impact from a one-time service into a lifelong partnership of growth.
Enjoy a curated screening and live conversation with featured speaker Klay S. Williams. His pilot film "Just Beginning," the signature work of The Just Beginning Project, will explore the emotional, spiritual and practical journey of people stepping into a new chapter beyond traditional notions of retirement, choosing reinvention over resignation and purpose over pause.

Beyond Boundaries: A Lifelong Learning Symposium is a first-of-its-kind event designed for individuals and organizations ready to rethink how they serve their communities. Move past the traditional boundaries of age and institution to explore how businesses, non-profits, agencies and individuals can empower their clients to learn, adapt and thrive at every stage of life.

Register today at www.norfolk.gov/beyondboundaries.

Did you catch us on the The Hampton Roads Show today? We stopped by WAVY studios to share some insight on the upcoming Beyond Boundaries symposium!

There's still time to secure your spot at the region's first lifelong learning symposium! Just go to www.norfolk.gov/beyondboundaries to register.