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SUMMARY:Fairfax County GEOSPATIAL Technology Innovation Forum
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited! Connect your startup with defense\, intelligence\, and space leaders at our 4-hour geospatial innovation forum. RSVP today! \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a one-of-a-kind forum for digital technology startups to connect with key decision-makers across national-level intelligence\, defense and space sectors; as well as potential investors. This four-hour event will help to build relationships and explore potential partnerships in a high-impact\, collaborative environment. You will walk away with information about technological innovation opportunities that enable actionable intelligence to decision makers and combatant commanders\, as well as ways to potentially partner with the government. \n\n\n\n\nStart-Up Company Registration (due by September 15 @5pm) \nAll startups in the INT\, Geospatial or AI space are welcome to attend. In addition to networking opportunities with the NRO\, NGA\, Army Geospatial Center\, USGS\, USGIF and others\, startups will have opportunities for outreach at the event. \n\n7 – 15 startups will be selected through an application process. If selected\, you will have the opportunity to either:\nDeliver a two-minute pitch to an audience of government\, industry\, and investor leaders\nOR Host a booth to showcase your technology and engage directly with attendees\nAll start ups will be listed in the event directory with a short description of their company.\n\nTo ensure the best possible matches and maximize networking opportunities\, we ask that all Startup applicants provide company information. This will help us align your digital capabilities with the strategic interests of our participating organizations. \n\n\n\n\n🎙️ Featured Panels \nNew Challenges and Opportunities for Data in Geospatial Technology and National Security \nPanelists will discuss how intelligence agencies responsibly leverage AI technologies and describe the unified Intelligence Community approach to AI adoption in implementing the National AI Strategy. This session will cover key opportunities and challenges\, how agencies can implement AI at scale\, and the data points necessary to power next-generation solutions. \nPanelists will include representatives from NRO\, NGA\, Army Geospatial Center\, USGS\, & USGIF \nPartnering with the Federal Government and Teaming with Large Contractors \nHear from industry experts on how early-stage startups can successfully navigate the federal ecosystem. Learn how to move from SBIRs to Programs of Record\, build partnerships with large contractors\, and get discovered by national security leaders seeking innovative technologies. \nPanelists will include representatives from ESRI\, Vibrint\, Seekr\, GRVTY & USGIF
URL:https://fairfaxcountyeda.org/event/fairfax-county-geospatial-technology-innovation-forum/
LOCATION:Valo Park Conference Center & Refraction\, 7950 Jonse Branch Dr\, McLean\, VA\, 22102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Area Business Events,Business,FCEDA Sponsored Events,Small Business Events
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SUMMARY:12th Annual Wharton DC Innovation Summit
DESCRIPTION:October 1\, 2026 • Valo Park Conference Center • Tysons\, VA\n  \nTheme: “Leading the Innovation Revolution in America & Beyond”\nJoin hundreds of executives\, nonprofit leaders\, government officials\, innovators\, and entrepreneurs at one of the region’s premier public events on innovation\, growth\, and transformative technologies. \n  \nWhy Attend\n\nBusiness Growth & Exposure — Network with senior leaders and expand your organization’s reach.\nStrategic Insight — Equip your team with fresh perspectives on emerging trends in transformative tech\, healthcare\, funding\, and more.\nThought Leadership — Engage with Unicorn CEOs\, trailblazing founders\, and experts in AI\, cybersecurity\, biotech\, and beyond.\n\n\nProgram Highlights\nThree tracks with nine breakout panels: \n\nHealthcare & Life Sciences\nFunding & Fintech\nTransformative Technologies (including quantum computing)\n\nGeneral sessions and keynotes include: \n\nInnovating to Scale a $1 Billion+ Company: Lessons from Unicorn CEOs\nThe Future of Healthcare\nBecoming CEO of Your Career\nDoes AI Need Guardrails?\nFireside Chat with a Top Executive\n\nNetworking breaks throughout the day\, followed by a closing reception at Refraction Innovation Hub. \n\nA Proven Track Record\nOver 11 years: \n\nThousands of attendees\n500+ organizations represented\nNearly 500 speakers\n200+ sessions Featuring leaders such as Vint Cerf\, Bob Kahn\, Gary Shapiro\, Marla Beck\, Seth Goldman\, David Rose\, David Trone\, and Susan Penfield.\n\n  \nOpen to the Public: Everyone interested in innovation is welcome. \nRegister as a “Strategic Partner” to receive an additional discount.  \nFor more details and to register\, please visit: https://whartondcinnovation.com/
URL:https://fairfaxcountyeda.org/event/12th-annual-wharton-dc-innovation-summit/
LOCATION:Valo Park Conference Center & Refraction\, 7950 Jonse Branch Dr\, McLean\, VA\, 22102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Area Business Events,Business,FCEDA Sponsored Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Wake:20251106T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Wake:20251106T200000
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SUMMARY:11th Annual Wharton DC Innovation Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the forefront of innovation as the Wharton Club of DC proudly presents the 11th Annual Wharton DC Innovation Summit at Valo Park Conference Center in Tysons Corner\, VA\, on Thursday\, November 6\, 2025 from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. \nAll are welcome. Whether you attended Wharton or Penn\, or elsewhere\, everyone who wants to leverage the power of innovation should join! \nThis year’s theme\, Inventing a Better Future for the World\, is based on the premise that “a rising tide raises all boats.” Amidst challenges like global economic upheaval\, rising interest rates\, and geopolitical strains\, our summit stands as a beacon for collective advancement. \n​​​​​​​Innovations\, from our region and beyond\, have the potential to do good – and help businesses and entrepreneurs do well – in our region\, nation and world. \nRegister here today! Wharton DC
URL:https://fairfaxcountyeda.org/event/11th-annual-wharton-dc-innovation-summit/
LOCATION:Valo Park Conference Center & Refraction\, 7950 Jonse Branch Dr\, McLean\, VA\, 22102\, United States
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SUMMARY:10th Annual Wharton DC Innovation Summit
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us at the forefront of innovation as the Wharton Club of DC proudly presents the 10th annual Wharton DC Innovation Summit. With the support of our Sponsors and Strategic Partners\, this landmark annual event is set to unfold at the state-of-the-art Valo Park Conference Center in Tysons Corner\, VA\, on Thursday\, June 20\, 2024. \nAll are welcome. Whether you attended Wharton or Penn\, or elsewhere\, everyone who wants to leverage the power of innovation should join us! Our Strategic Partners – top Ivy and other alumni clubs and business groups – are supporting the Summit to help their members move forward. \nOur theme\, Create an Innovation Ecosystem: Maximize Your Results\, is based on the premise that “a rising tide raises all boats.” Amidst challenges like global economic upheaval\, rising interest rates\, and geopolitical strains\, our summit stands as a beacon for collective advancement. \nNotable Fairfax County-based Entrepreneurs to Participate at Wharton DC Innovation Summit\n  \nThree Fairfax County-based entrepreneurs will participate in a panel discussion focused on “Pathways to Entrepreneurial Success: Lessons Learned” during the 10th annual Wharton DC Innovation Summit on June 20\, 2024. With Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) Director of National Business Investment John Gustavo Blair as moderator\, the esteemed panelists will be: \n\nBlake Hall\, Co-Founder and CEO\, ID.me\, Tysons\nKendall Holbrook\, CEO\, Dev Technology Group\, Reston\nSteven Chen\, Principal\, Chairman Emeritus – Cyber Seed Investment\, Blu Ventures\, Tysons\n\nEach of the speakers will discuss the unique pathways to their entrepreneurial success. \nWith FCEDA as a strategic partner\, and presented by The Wharton Club of DC\, the 10th annual Wharton DC Innovation Summit will be held at Valo Park Conference Center\, 7950 Jones Branch Drive\, Tysons. \nThe summit’s theme\, “Create an Innovation Ecosystem: Maximize Your Results\,” is based on the premise that “a rising tide raises all boats.” Amidst global challenges and shifting economic environments\, the summit provides guidance on a path forward. \nClick here to see the schedule of events throughout the day\, view the list of speakers\, and to register. \nAbout the “Pathways to Success” Panel Participants \n \nBlake Hall is the Co-Founder and CEO of ID.me\, the next-generation digital identity network that simplifies how individuals can create a secure\, private\, and portable digital identity. More than 130 million members can use their ID.me Wallet to easily verify and use their identity across 30 states\, 16 federal agencies\, and over 600 organizations. \n \nKendall N. Holbrook is CEO of Dev Technology Group. Ms. Holbrook was promoted to be the top executive of Dev Technology in 2018. Prior to taking on the role of CEO\, she was the Vice President of Business Development for the company for eight years. In her 27-year career\, she has supported a variety of roles and has honed her skills by working hands-on with government stakeholders to identify IT solutions that help meet their mission requirements. \n \nSteven Chen is an investor\, serial entrepreneur\, and mentor. Previously he served as the founder and CEO of an Intel Capital portfolio company\, 20x exit; CTO and Mergers and Acquisitions for a $150 million public company\, $300 million and SBIR contracts; and Chairman of the IEEE 1451.5 standard for Wireless Sensor Networks. Currently Mr. Chen is the founder of two startups\, investor in more than 50 companies\, and has board roles in more than five companies. His main interests include cyber security\, wireless\, IoT and data analytics. \nVisit https://whartondcinnovation.com/ to learn more and to register.
URL:https://fairfaxcountyeda.org/event/10th-annual-wharton-dc-innovation-summit/
LOCATION:Valo Park Conference Center & Refraction\, 7950 Jonse Branch Dr\, McLean\, VA\, 22102\, United States
CATEGORIES:FCEDA Sponsored Events
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SUMMARY:CONNECTpreneur Holiday Networking and Pitch Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:  \nCome join us in Tysons Corner\, VA for a CONNECTpreneur Forum Event like you’ve never seen before! \n\n\n\nCONNECTpreneur is a bi-monthly networking mashup\, which has been attended by 25\,000+ business leaders over the past 12 years and Is cited as “The Best Networking Events in the MidAtlantic” by independent media as well as over 70% of surveyed past attendees. \nThis will be our 58th consecutive Sold Out in-person event over the last 12 years! \nSpace is very limited at this venue\, and we expect another Sold Out crowd\, so there will be no on-site registration. \nAll attendees must be pre-registered. \nProgram Highlights:\n– Showcase of emerging tech companies: A dedicated session for companies to showcase their groundbreaking ideas and innovations to a captivated audience of investors and industry experts. \n– We are capping attendance at 200 business leaders\, including 75+ angels and private investors\, family offices\, etc. \n– Speakers who are deeply rooted in our community\, sharing their insider knowledge and showcasing the innovation thriving in our region. \n– Heavy networking before\, during\, and after the event \nPresenting Companies:\nCleanFiber \nIMEROPEX \nLand Intelligence \nOsprey BioScience \nPRIVO \nRendr \nSpecial Guests and Speakers:\nTIEN WONG\, Founder and Host\, CONNECTpreneur \nESTHER LEE\, President and CEO\, REFRACTION \nVICTOR HOSKINS\, President and CEO\, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority \nJENNIFER TAYLOR\, CEO\, Northern Virginia Technology Council \nANTHONY MILLIN\, Founder and Chair\, NEXT\, Powered by Shulman Rogers; Venture Partner\, Third Sphere \nWILL CHOI\, Assurance & Advisory Partner\, FORVIS
URL:https://fairfaxcountyeda.org/event/connectpreneur-holiday-networking-and-pitch-extravaganza-2/
LOCATION:Valo Park Conference Center & Refraction\, 7950 Jonse Branch Dr\, McLean\, VA\, 22102\, United States
CATEGORIES:FCEDA Sponsored Events
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SUMMARY:CONNECTpreneur Holiday Networking and Pitch Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:  \nHosted by CONNECTpreneur and Refraction\, The Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Holiday and Pitch Extravaganza will be the best business networking event of the Season. \nCome out and CELEBRATE innovation\, get INSPIRED\, and MAKE DEALS at this fun\, high-energy evening of entrepreneurship and early stage investing! \nFeaturing incomparable CEO and Investor Networking\, plus 10 promising early stage companies! \nFull house of investors\, entrepreneurs\, CEOs\, CXOs\, and business leaders! \nThis will be our 50th consecutive SOLD OUT in-person event with over 11\,000 attendees over the last 11 years. \nOver 70% of previous attendees surveyed say that CONNECTpreneur is the “Number One” tech and investor event in the Mid-Atlantic region. \nThis UNIQUE EVENT is like NONE OTHER in our region\, because of the high quality of our attendees\, speakers and presenters. The networking is unprecedented! \n  \nProgram Highlights: \n– The region’s top business leaders\, CEOs & Founders\, private investors\, angels & VCs \n– ROCKET PITCH SHOWCASE of promising Emerging tech companies \n– 20+ EXHIBITORS including leading VC firms and angel groups\, as well as presenting companies and sponsors \n– Heavy NETWORKING sessions \n– Music provided by the Hally Shoenberg Trio\, one of the nation’s top jazz ensembles \n– Appetizers\, beer and wine\, and other refreshments \n– After Party celebration with desserts and refreshments after the main event \n  \nCONNECTpreneur is a bi-monthly networking mashup\, which has been attended by over 12\,000 business leaders over the past 11 years. \nAll attendees MUST BE pre-registered due to venue capacity. Attendance is capped at 400 attendees. We expect another SOLD OUT crowd\, so there will be NO on-site registration. \nFor more information on previous CONNECTpreneur events\, presenters\, speakers\, etc. or to download program books from our previous events\, please visit our website at connectpreneur.org. \n  \nPlease “Like” us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Connectpreneur \nFollow us on Twitter and Instagram @connectpreneur \nAnd visit our Website at connectpreneur.org \nFor info on SPONSORSHIP\, please email us at sponsors@opus8.com \nIf you want to be considered as a PRESENTER/EXHIBITOR\, please email srallison@opus8.com \n  \nDATE: Tuesday\, December 13\, 2022 \n  \nAGENDA: \n5:00 – 6:30 pm – REGISTRATION / NETWORKING – Valo Park Atrium \n  \n6:30 – 6:45 pm – WELCOME REMARKS – Valo Park Auditorium \nTIEN WONG\, Founder and Host\, CONNECTpreneur \nESTHER LEE\, CEO\, REFRACTION \nVICTOR HOSKINS\, President and CEO\, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority \nJULIE COONS\, CEO\, Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce \nJENNIFER TAYLOR\, CEO\, Northern Virginia Technology Council \n  \n6:45 – 7:45 pm – COMPANY SHOWCASE / ROCKET PITCH – Valo Park Auditorium \n(Presenters will be announced on December 7) \nCompanies will be introduced by: \nANTHONY MILLIN\, Founder and Chair\, NEXT\, Powered by Shulman Rogers; Venture Partner\, Third Sphere \nLING ZHANG\, Managing Director\, FORVIS \n  \n7:45 – 8:45 pm – EXPO AND NETWORKING – Valo Park Atrium \nWine & Cheese Reception in the Atrium featuring the music of the Halley Shoenberg Trio \n  \n8:45 – 1030pm – AFTER PARTY – Refraction\, 8th Floor
URL:https://fairfaxcountyeda.org/event/connectpreneur-holiday-networking-and-pitch-extravaganza/
LOCATION:Valo Park Conference Center & Refraction\, 7950 Jonse Branch Dr\, McLean\, VA\, 22102\, United States
CATEGORIES:FCEDA Sponsored Events
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