Join NVTC for a free webinar where we will reveal the findings of NVTC’s 2024 Northern Virginia Tech & Innovation Study, a groundbreaking study of top tech executives in Northern Virginia (NOVA). The findings highlight the region’s position as one of the nation’s leading technology hubs, while exploring the opportunities and challenges that will shape its future growth and innovation.
About the report:
The study is based on a survey of 82 top technology organizations in the NOVA region, as well as in-depth interviews with 30+ senior executives, and evaluates the region across five key dimensions: Talent, Innovation, Ecosystem, Business Attractiveness, and Proximity to the U.S. Federal Government.
What you’ll learn:
- How Northern Virginia compares to other leading tech hubs and the factors driving its success.
- Insights into the region’s talent landscape, including strategies for closing the current skills gaps.
- Key investment trends in high demand technologies such as generative AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing, space and quantum.
- Challenges and opportunities in scaling businesses, attracting investment, and leveraging proximity to the federal government.
What to expect:
- Welcome by NVTC Chair and Maximus CEO, Bruce Caswell and NVTC President and CEO Jennifer Taylor
- Presentation of key study findings from Maisha Glover, partner at McKinsey & Co.
- Panel discussion featuring local tech leaders on shaping the region’s future.
Why attend:
- No matter your role, this webinar will offer valuable insights into NOVA’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, including the latest trends in AI, cybersecurity, and cloud technology.
- Tech professionals will hear where the industry is headed and how you can stay competitive.
- Business leaders will gain actionable knowledge to shape growth strategies, tap into emerging talent, and make informed investment decisions.
- Community stakeholders will discover how Northern Virginia’s tech advancements contribute to regional economic growth and workforce development, empowering them to better advocate for resources and partnerships.
Join us to learn how these insights can support your strategic planning across public and private sectors.
“Northern Virginia is finally getting the recognition it deserves as a technology powerhouse,” said NVTC President and CEO, Jennifer Taylor. “We have the second highest tech employment of any U.S. metro area with 11.2% of the workforce, we are the largest data center market in the world with over two-times total inventory of the next largest market, and we have 2.5 times more computer science graduates than peer-tech hubs like New York, San Francisco, and Seattle. The growth opportunity in this region is clear.”
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