Photo of the NVTC team where the top half is a graphic banner with the NVTC logo, text that says "Happy Holidays", and pine trees that look like they have snow on them. The second half of the photo is the NVTC team with 11 smiling people in various outfits of jeans, sweaters, and jackets outside near Our Mom Eugenia.

As we close out another high-impact year, the NVTC team is hitting refresh and wishing you a holiday season full of joy, connection, and a little well-earned downtime. 💻✨

We will be closed Dec 24 through Jan 1!

See you in 2026!

Congratulations! 🎉

@georgemasonu.bsky.social and NVTC will exhibit at CES 2026 to promote the region as the nation’s leading tech hub.

Thank you to @kaine.senate.gov and @markwarner.bsky.social, our Board, and our members for making NVTC a trusted convener for meaningful dialogue at this critical moment.

During the meeting, Jennifer Taylor, President & CEO, highlighted NVTC’s impact and accomplishments from the first half of FY26 and shared a look ahead to an exciting next six months—including a visit with an NVTC delegation to CES 2026 in Las Vegas.

🔐Cybersecurity: Sen. Warner stressed the need for continued vigilance amid concerns about weakening cyber protections.

The dialogue also touched on healthcare policy, Venezuela, tax credits, and emerging bipartisan opportunities in crypto regulation.

💼Talent: The conversation reinforced that human capital remains our greatest asset, with international students and global partnerships—especially with countries like India—playing a vital role.

🌎 Foreign Policy: Sen. Kaine shared his “America first, not America alone” philosophy, underscoring the importance of strong alliances and cautioning against broad tariffs on allies.

🛡️ Defense & Innovation: Both Senators highlighted significant innovation across the defense sector, including AI, quantum computing, and other emerging technologies critical to national security.

📊 AI & Economic Impact: Sen. Warner emphasized a strong focus on AI in the year ahead, including the need to prepare for short-term workforce disruption even as new jobs emerge over the next 3–7 years.

Against a backdrop of unprecedented change in 2025, the Senators shared candid insights on the issues shaping Virginia’s innovation economy and national competitiveness.

Key highlights:

A group shot, from left to right: Greg Baroni, Senator Tim Kaine, Irma Becerra, Gregory Washington, Jennifer Taylor, and Senator Mark Warner. They're all smiling at the camera.

Senator Mark Warner speaking at the baord event, his hands held up and near his head.

Senator Tim Kaine during the board meeting, smiling.

A photo of some of the attendees from last evening's board meeting.

We had a terrific NVTC Board of Directors meeting last night ahead of our annual #2025Tech100 Celebration, and we were honored to welcome @kaine.senate.gov and @markwarner.bsky.social for a thoughtful discussion.

NVTC attended the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors meeting on Dec 9, where Board member James Leach testified on the proposed zoning ordinance amendment for electrical substations—ensuring our region's infrastructure keeps pace with tech community needs.

Full comments here: youtu.be/p3kFYUpGyPA

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Thanks to everyone who joined us this morning for the Marketing & Growth Community of Interest workshop—great energy, thoughtful questions, and lots of actionable takeaways.

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🌟We are thrilled to be recognized as an Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) #2025Tech100 honoree!

🎉Celebrate with us and the visionaries, builders, and leaders driving Northern Virginia’s position as one of the world’s most dynamic technology ecosystems!

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Congratulations! See you on Dec 15!

Northern Virginia Technology Council Celebrates the 2025 Tech100 – The Innovators Powering the Next Era of Technology and Transformation  - Northern Virginia Technology Council On December 15, the Region’s Top Tech Visionaries Will Be Recognized for Being Giants in Shaping Our Leading Technology Ecosystem […]

We're thrilled to announce the #2025Tech100 honorees—the visionaries, builders, and leaders driving Northern Virginia's position as one of the world's most dynamic technology ecosystems!

Read more here: www.nvtc.org/press-releas...

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It’s going to be a full day of fantastic insights from local cybersecurity leaders!

NVTC Cyber Summit & Cyber50 Awards | Northern Virginia Technology Council Get ready for Northern Virginia's most dynamic cybersecurity event! NVTC's Cyber Summit and Cyber50 Awards is where national cyber leaders, innovators, and change-makers converge to explore what's…

"Get ready for Northern Virginia's most dynamic cybersecurity event! @nvtc.org's Cyber Summit & Cyber50 Awards is where national cyber leaders, innovators, and change-makers converge to explore what's next in the fight to protect our digital world."
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🏆 THE 2025 CYBER50 HONOREES ARE HERE 🏆

We're thrilled to announce 50 companies, executives, and rising stars representing the best of DMV cybersecurity excellence.

👉🏻 View the honorees: www.nvtc.org/press-releas...

#NVTC #WhereTechThrives #2025Cyber50

A shot of New York City skyline at night with two beams of light shining upwards where the Twin Towers would have been. It is reflected in the waters below.

Today, we pause to remember and honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001.

As we commemorate this solemn day, we continue to stand united in hope, compassion, and a commitment to a better future for all.

#NeverForget #911Remembrance #UnitedWeStand

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Vinay Nagpal on the left, Buddy Rizer in the middle, and Steve Upton on the right

Buddy Rizer and Vinay Nagpal during their Fireside Chat, and in the background a pull-up banner that says "NVTC. Be Where Tech Thrives"

Great turn out for the #NVTCCOI #DataCenter 'State of the Union' today featuring Buddy Rizer who discussed how the region’s booming data center industry continues to fuel economic growth across Virginia.

Attendee watching Meghan Murray lead the workshop while sitting at a white table.

UVA Northern Virginia Dean Greg Fairchild speaking to the group of attendees.

An attendee sharing her thoughts during the meeting.

Two attendees practice sharing difficult news with each other during the interactive portion of the workshop.

Thank you to University of Virginia Darden School of Business professor Meghan Murray for leading the session and to NVTC Academic Partner UVA for hosting!

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NVTC President & CEO Jennifer Taylor laughing while having a conversation with UVA NOVA Dean Greg Fairchild

Speaker Meghan Murray speaking to the 40+ executive circle members in attendance.

Group shot of some of the attendees from yesterday's meeting.

Yesterday, 40+ NVTC Executive Circle members and invited guests attended the workshop "Communicate to Influence" at UVA's new Northern Virginia campus in Fairfax.

Facilitated by UVA’s Darden School of Business, the session focused on improving executive communication.

NVTC Chair Bruce Caswell and NVTC President & CEO Jennifer Taylor

Virginia Speaker of House Delegates Don Scott during his fireside chat

Bill Whyman

Room shot during Don Scott’s fireside chat

We had a powerful Board of Directors meeting this morning featuring a fireside chat with @donscott757.bsky.social, and Bill Whyman, who both provided insights on his AI State of the Union.

#NVTC #WhereTechThrives

Speakers Bill Bien of Contacts.ai, Maria Izurieta of Huntress, Kelly Schlageter of Acentra Health, Gigi Schumm of ThreatQuotient and moderator Tanya Nazarian of Grafik, paneling an event titled "Defining Success for Today's Marketing Leaders: "A C-Suite Perspective" on May 22 at Refraction in McLean VA.

Get ready for a no-fluff Marketing & Growth #NVTCCOI panel on May 22 with senior execs as they share candid insights on how they view marketing's role in driving growth and beyond.

🔗 Don’t miss this chance to lead marketing with more impact.

#NVTC #WhereTechThrives

Check out the latest NVTC News & Events newsletter from President & CEO Jennifer Taylor!

This issue contains:
🔹 #2025ImpactAI early bird reminder and why you should be there.
🔹 Why you should join an NVTC Community of Interest.
🔹 And more! 👀

Read the April Newsletter

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Rep. Don Beyer standing talking into a mic and Jennifer Taylor, President and CEO of NVTC is sitting next to him in a pink suit jacket, and Ellen Granberg, President of GMU is sitting next to her

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A photo of the room during NVTC’s board meeting on Feb 25. It is near capacity

NVTC’s Board of Directors and Executive Circle were honored to host Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA 8) at our Board Meeting this morning.

Rep. Beyer is no stranger to NVTC—he was a founding member of our Council in 1991!

👀 Stay in the loop with the latest insights and updates by checking out our February newsletter, just released today!

#NVTC #WhereTechThrives #NVTCNewsletter

🎉 We're proud to announce the finalists for the sixth annual NVTC Data Center Awards! These distinguished nominees are at the forefront of data center innovation, reinforcing Virginia’s position as the world’s premier data center hub.

#NVTC #WhereTechThrives #2025DataCenterAwards

Acquisitions in GovCon: Overcoming International Integration Challenges - Northern Virginia Technology Council Don’t miss this dynamic discussion with perspectives from both sellers and acquirers, plus a Q&A session to address your questions.

Join our FREE virtual event on Jan 29 for expert insights on GovCon strategic acquisitions!

Jonathan Kirkland & Dave Peterson will provide expert insights on navigating complex mergers and acquisitions with confidence.

🔗 Register today: ow.ly/sTtA50UBgG8

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