The Northern Virginia Technology Council has announced a fall schedule of community, signature and regional events, opening with a complimentary members-only New Member Orientation on Sept. 29 at Insperity, Valo Park, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
According to NVTC, the orientation will show members how to maximize their benefits and expand their networks. "Join NVTC in person on Sept 29 to learn ways to maximize your member benefits!" the council said.
On Oct. 6, cybersecurity leaders will gather at Carahsoft from 9 to 11 a.m. for "AI Agents Are Challenging Legacy Cybersecurity. Now What?" The session will examine how AI and autonomous agents are reshaping cyber threats and what defenders can do to stay ahead.
NVTC and the AI Collective will host "AI in Action: Demo Night" on Oct. 8 at Amazon Visitor's Landing from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., bringing together AI startups, ISVs, builders and industry practitioners for demos and networking.
On Oct. 20, NVTC and KPMG will hold Starting Point Session 3, "From Idea to Investable: Building a Winning Pitch," from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., focused on what makes a startup pitch stand out.
Applications for the NVTC Tech100 Awards are due Oct. 9. The Tech100 Celebration will honor top companies and leaders in the National Capital Region technology community, and NVTC noted that those who submitted for the Cyber50 have another chance to be recognized.
NVTC's inaugural Mission Tech Series launches Nov. 11, exploring how government, industry, emerging tech companies and private capital can partner to speed the path from innovation to mission impact, drawing on lessons from space and national security. Gen. B. Chance Saltzman, U.S. Space Force (Ret.), will deliver a keynote.
Regional events include Community Tuesdays at Refraction in Tysons, a free weekly program for job seekers and founders; a virtual tabletop exercise, "Agentic Attack," on Sept. 30; a book talk with author Jonathan Aberman and Congressman Don Beyer on Oct. 6; and the Fairfax County Geospatial Technology Innovation Forum on Oct. 15.