

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Northern Virginia Innovation Forum
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am – Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us to discuss Innovation, Creativity, and the Future Economy. This is a Signature Event of the Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts Festival.About this EventWelcome to the Northern Virginia Innovation Forum!Join us in person as the Northern Virginia Innovation Forum convenes leaders from technology, entrepreneurship, economic development, and the arts to explore how innovation and creativity are shaping the region’s future economy. Featuring keynote speaker Victor Hoskins and panel discussions on startups, innovation ecosystems, and the creative economy, this half-day event brings together regional leaders to discuss how communities can participate in Northern Virginia’s growth. Lunch included. Price $50.Program Description🕑: 10:00 AM - 02:00 PMNorthern Virginia Innovation ForumInfo: Northern Virginia has emerged as one of the nation’s leading centers for innovation, with major growth in sectors such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, aerospace, biotechnology, and data infrastructure. At the same time, the region’s creative and cultural communities play an important role in attracting talent, fostering entrepreneurship, and building vibrant places where innovation thrives.
The Northern Virginia Innovation Forum, presented as part of the Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts Festival, will bring together leaders from technology, entrepreneurship, economic development, universities, and the arts community to explore how innovation ecosystems develop and how communities like Fairfax City can participate in that growth.Program Agenda🕑: 10:00 AM - 02:00 PMProgram AgendaInfo: 10:00 – Welcome &amp; Overview
Michael DeMarco, Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts
10:10 – Opening Remarks
Mayor Catherine Read
10:20 – Keynote: The Northern Virginia Innovation Economy
Victor Hoskins, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority
10:50 – Panel: Local Innovators
Regional leaders discuss emerging technologies, startups, workforce needs, and innovation districts
11:40 – Networking Break
11:55 – Lunch &amp; Networking
12:25 – Panel: Innovation Ecosystem
Industry, capital, universities, talent pipelines, and the future of office and innovation space
1:15 – Panel: Creative Innovation Economy
Creativity, STEAM education, talent attraction, and economic vitality
1:50 – Closing Reflections
Ken Biberaj, Thought Leader
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- **Event Categories**: Business, Art, Festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 50, max: 50, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Fairfax
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center
- **lat**: 38.8512534
- **long**: -77.29938539999999
- **full address**: Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Blenheim Boulevard, Fairfax, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Spotlight on the Arts (https://allevents.in/org/spotlight-on-the-arts/27623226)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Blenheim Boulevard, Fairfax, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 50 up to 50 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Spotlight on the Arts
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Business, Art, Festivals
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Northern Virginia Innovation Forum ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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