NVC’s C-Suite Roundtable program brings together regional executives, policymakers, and innovators for the candid, data-driven discussions you can’t find anywhere else.
This series showcases the power of leadership in action, featuring a lineup of regional executives, policymakers, and innovators tackling Northern Virginia’s most pressing business, policy, and workforce challenges.
Each month, NVC brings together top decision-makers for candid, data-driven discussions aligned with NVC’s mission and policy agenda. These were not theoretical exchanges; they were high-value conversations designed to equip leaders with the intelligence needed to navigate shifting markets, workforce dynamics, and public sector changes.
Upcoming C-Suite Roundtables in 2025
As the end of 2025 draws near, NVC is hosting two more C-Suite Roundtable luncheons in Q4. These topics are directly linked to NVC’s NOVA Roadmap initiative, a strategy launched in July to build a more inclusive, innovative, and resilient regional economy.
November: Breaking the Housing Barrier to Growth
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 11:15 am – 1:00 pm
Guest Speaker: Yoni Appelbaum, Deputy Executive Editor, The Atlantic
December: The State of Arts Tourism in NOVA
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | 11:15 am – 1:00 pm
Guest Speakers:
- Stuart Holt, President & CEO, Arts Fairfax
- Barry Bigar, President & CEO, Visit Fairfax
Previous C-Suite Roundtables in 2025:
January: Executive Insights: Navigating Economic and Policy Shifts in the Greater Washington Region
Guest Speakers:
- Terry Clower, Director, Center for Regional Analysis, George Mason University, and
- Jonathan Aberman, CEO and Co-Founder, Hupside
February: Northern Virginia Workforce Index
Guest Speaker: Anne Kress, President, Northern Virginia Community College
March: Inside the GSA with Former Administrator Emily Murphy
Guest Speaker: Emily Murphy, former Administrator, General Services Administration (GSA)
April: Exploring New Paths to Talent Development and Workforce Success
Guest Speaker: Kathleen deLaski, Founder & Board Chair, Education Design Lab
May: Navigating the Government Contracting M&A Environment
Guest Speaker: John Song, Managing Director, Baird
June: Beyond the Hype: AI’s Potential Impact on Our Region’s Future
Guest Speaker: Jonathan Aberman, CEO and Co-Founder, Hupside
July: NOVA Roadmap
Guest Speakers:
- Julie Coons, President & CEO, NVC
- Richard Pineda, President & CEO, CALIBRE
August: Connecting NOVA Roadmap to Virginia’s Economic Future
Guest Speaker: Jason El Koubi, President & CEO, Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP)
September: Commercial Real Estate Update with JLL
Guest Speaker: Jay Farmer, Executive Managing Director, Brokerage, JLL
October: Addressing Economic Development and Affordability with Chairman McKay
Guest Speaker: The Honorable Jeff McKay, Chairman, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
2025 C-Suite Roundtable Supporters
Along with our distinguished guest speakers, we thank our quarterly sponsors for supporting this program:
- Q1 C-Suite Roundtable Sponsor: Appian
- Q2 C-Suite Roundtable Sponsor: Acentra Health
- Q3 C-Suite Roundtable Sponsor: UVA Darden School of Business
- Q4 C-Suite Roundtable Sponsor: Huntington National Bank
As we look ahead to 2026, NVC will continue curating C-Suite Roundtables that keep executives at the forefront of the conversations shaping Northern Virginia’s future. These sessions are built for leaders who do not just observe change, but drive it.
How to Attend the Next C-Suite Roundtable
Senior executives, founders, and CEOs interested in joining the final discussions of 2025 or shaping next year’s series are encouraged to contact Jared Sloane, NVC Vice President of Membership.
For 2026 C-Suite Roundtable sponsorship opportunities, please email Fabiola Manzanarez, NVC Investor Relations Manager.
