NOVA Roadmap Innovators & Stakeholders Exchange (NOVA RISE)
Thursday, April 16, 2026 | 8:00 - 11:30 am
Valo Park Auditorium (7950 Jones Branch Dr., McLean, VA 22102)
NOVA RISE is the definitive NOVA Roadmap vision and strategy exchange — uniting business leaders and investors with the innovators shaping the future of our regional economy.
This inaugural summit features two panels of experts on topics related to Roadmap innovation initiatives. The event is capped with a fireside chat featuring influential executives, followed by a private VIP Luncheon.
NVC Member Individual Ticket Price:
$150.00
Non-Member Individual Ticket Price:
$250.00
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Panel 1
HOUSING AFFORDABILITY
The high cost of living in our region impacts every employer, hampering their ability to attract and retain a high-quality workforce. NOVA Roadmap identifies housing and childcare costs as critical to affordability issues.
Housing Affordability Panelists:
More panelists to be announced soon!

Dan Alban
Strategic Advisory & Co-Founder
YIMBYs of NOVA

Evan Goldman
Executive Vice President, Land Acquisition and Development
EYA, LLC
Panel 2
ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE
To sustain its leadership position in the AI economic boom, Northern Virginia must strengthen the power grid, scale renewables and battery storage, and adopt on-site small modular reactors (SMRs). All are fundamental to modernizing the digital infrastructure. Failure to do so will constrain the region’s ability to create and leverage the economy of the future.
Energy Panelists:
More panelists to be announced soon!

Bill Murray
Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Communications
Dominion Energy
2026 Sponsors

INTERESTED IN EVENT SPONSORSHIP?
For more information, please email Jared Sloane, Senior Vice President of Member Engagement.
2026 Guestlist
Anthem
Dominion Energy
DPR Construction
EYA, LLC
Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development
Fairfax County Supervisor Pat Herrity (Springfield)
Northern Virginia Health Foundation
Rand Construction Corporation
United Airlines
United Bank
William A. Hazel, Inc.
YIMBYs of NOVA










