Reboot Hour: NEXT | AI, Data & e-Waste

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What do AI, data centres, and your old electronics have in common?Probably more than you think.Join us for an evening of great conversations, new connections, and an interactive networking game that explores where AI, data centres, personal data, repair, resale, and electronics sustainability all intersect. Whether you're a technology professional, sustainability advocate, student, entrepreneur, or simply curious about the future, you'll leave with fresh ideas—and probably a few new friends.🎮 This Month's Experience: Device DetectivesNetworking doesn't have to be awkward.When you arrive, you'll receive a random category assignment and join Device Detectives, a fun, web-based game designed to help you meet people naturally.As you talk with other attendees and share real stories, you'll unlock five digital badges:🔧 Repair💰 Resale💾 Recovery🔒 Security🌎 ImpactEach badge introduces a new conversation about extending the life of technology—from repairing devices and protecting personal data to reducing e-waste and building a more sustainable electronics economy.Complete all five badges to qualify for prizes, then stay for our final trivia challenge and a chance to win the grand prize.The game is the icebreaker. The conversations are the real prize.💾 Bring Your Old DevicesThis event also introduces expanded RETPAIR services.Have an old phone, laptop, desktop, tablet, or hard drive sitting in a drawer?Before you recycle it, ask yourself:"Is there anything on it worth saving—or protecting?"We'll be available throughout the evening to discuss options including:Whether you're looking to recover family photos, securely erase sensitive information, repair a favourite device, or responsibly retire old technology, we're here to help.Planning to bring electronics? Please pre-register your devices to help us prepare personalised recommendations:👉 https://retpair.vercel.app/event🌎 Who Should Attend?This event is for anyone interested in the future of technology, including:No technical expertise is required—just curiosity and a willingness to meet new people.👋 Hosted ByeWaste Warriors is a community bringing people together to explore the future of technology through repair, reuse, responsible recycling, and education.Together with RETPAIR, we're helping people recover valuable data, protect their privacy, extend the life of electronics, and build a more circular technology economy.📅 Event Details📅 Monday, August 31, 2026🕠 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM📍 Courthaus Social2300 Clarendon BlvdArlington, VA 22201🚇 Just 100 yards from the Courthouse Metro🅿️ Free parking nearby✅ Before You ComeRegister to attend👉 https://luma.com/h3jzio5uBringing electronics?Pre-register your devices:👉 https://retpair.vercel.app/eventCome for the conversations. Stay for the game. Leave with new ideas, new connections, and a new perspective on the future of AI, data, and electronics sustainability.