Rise & Thrive Summit
Rise & Thrive is designed to offer opportunities to expand networks, find mentorship, and gain valuable insights from executive leaders.
Come learn about emerging technologies from industry professionals and celebrate success stories. Gather with tech leaders to share breakthroughs, meet problem solvers, and accelerate innovation.
Rise & Thrive is designed to offer opportunities to expand networks, find mentorship, and gain valuable insights from executive leaders.
This future-focused conversation will be about what’s evolving, what’s challenging the status quo, and where the data center market is headed next.
Bill Whyman will share insights on where we are in the AI journey, sharp views on today’s pressing challenges, and how to stay ahead in this changing landscape.
This special event offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from senior leaders in the FBI’s Cyber Division about how they confront ransomware, nation-state attacks, cybercrime, and threats to critical infrastructure.

Nominate your company, executive, NextGen leader, or client for one of NVTC’s many awards programs. Know a visionary who is making a significant impact in our region’s tech hub? Or a company influencing the future of tech? Let’s recognize their momentous contributions – together.

Join us as we host the 2026 Rise & Thrive Summit on March 12 at Appian HQ – Valo Park!
The summit is built for professionals who are shaping what’s next, for their teams, their organizations, and Northern Virginia’s technology-driven future.

If you have expertise to share, we’re looking for dynamic speakers to inspire the NVTC community.
Uncover the latest innovations, hear from industry pioneers, and meet new partners at NVTC’s world-class events.
Plus, members get discounted tickets, save on sponsorship fees, and more!
Rise & Thrive Summit |
Rise & Thrive is designed to offer opportunities to expand networks, find mentorship, and gain valuable insights from executive leaders. |
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The Power Play: High-Density Demand in Northern Virginia |
This future-focused conversation will be about what’s evolving, what’s challenging the status quo, and where the data center market is headed next. |
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Annual AI State of the Union: Revolutionizing Technology and Business |
Bill Whyman will share insights on where we are in the AI journey, sharp views on today's pressing challenges, and how to stay ahead in this changing landscape. |
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Inside the FBI: On the Front Lines of Cybersecurity |
This special event offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from senior leaders in the FBI’s Cyber Division about how they confront ransomware, nation-state attacks, cybercrime, and threats to critical infrastructure. |
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The CEO–CMO Compact: Earning Trust, Extending Tenure, Driving Growth |
This conversation will give you a rare look inside the CEO–CMO dynamic and what it takes to succeed in today’s C-suite. |
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Impact AI Summit & AI50 Awards |
This summit is a chance to engage directly with experts in AI-driven defense, healthcare, education, infrastructure, and investments. Gain insights, expand your network, and discover where AI is headed next! |
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Tech CFO Awards |
NVTC’s annual CFO Awards recognize finance professionals for their exceptional contribution to the economic growth of our region’s tech community. |
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