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About the Series

 

rvatech/Game Changers is a trailblazing series created to provide tech companies a well-moderated space to have important conversations about DE&I in the context of the technology industry, gather new ideas from experts in our community, and walk away with concrete and immediately actionable practices that help affect positive change.

Pricing:

Individual Ticket: $35

Series Pass (4 events): $105

Date & Time:

February 1, 2023

5:30 – 7:00 PM

Venue:

VCU SHIFT Retail Lab

1235 W. Broad Street

Richmond, VA 23005

Agenda:

5:30-6 Networking w/ premier hors d'oeuvres, beer & wine
6-6:45 Program workshop
6:45-7 Debrief and networking

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About the Event

 

rvatech/Game Changers is a trailblazing series created to provide tech companies a well-moderated space to have important conversations about DE&I in the context of the technology industry, gather new ideas from experts in our community, and walk away with concrete and immediately actionable practices that help affect positive change.

Pricing:

Individual Ticket: $35

Series Pass (4 events): $105

Date & Time:

November 1, 2022

5:30 – 7:00 PM

Venue:

VCU SHIFT Retail Lab

1235 W. Broad Street

Richmond, VA 23005

Agenda:

5:30-6 Networking w/ premier hors d'oeuvres, beer & wine
6-6:45 Program workshop
6:45-7 Debrief and networking

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About the Event

 

Many of us struggle to find the right words when we are faced with potential conflict. We fear we’ll make things worse, so we tend to avoid the conflict altogether. In this workshop, participants will learn the Assertive Message Format — a direct expression of the sender’s needs and thoughts delivered in a way that does not attack the receiver’s dignity.

Pricing:

Individual Ticket: $35

Series Pass (4 events): $105

Date & Time:

November 1, 2022

5:00 – 7:30 PM

Venue:

VCU SHIFT Retail Lab

1235 W. Broad Street

Richmond, VA 23005

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Join the Richmond Technology Council for Tech on Tap at Buskey

Network, enjoy a FREE drink, and engage with the RVATECH community!

Event Details

April 25, 2024

5:00 – 7:00 PM

 

Pricing:

Members & Partners: $0
Non-Members: $10

Location

Buskey

2910 W Leigh St, Richmond, VA 23230

About Our Sponsor

Sponsorship is still available for this event!

 

Contact Mary Case for details, mary@rvatech.com

Join the Richmond Technology Council for Tech on Tap at Main Line Brewery

Network, enjoy a FREE drink, and engage with the RVATECH community!

Event Details

October 11, 2023

5:00 – 7:00 PM

 

Pricing:

Members & Partners: $0
Non-Members: $10

Location

Main Line Brewery

1603 Ownby Ln, Richmond, VA 23220

About Our Sponsor

Slalom is a purposed-led, global business and technology consulting company. From strategy to implementation, Slalom’s approach is fiercely human, understanding its customers – and their customers-  to deliver practical, end-to-end solutions that drive meaningful impact.

Learn more about Slalom.

About the Event

Join the #rvatech community for an exclusive look inside the 2024 general assembly. Hear from a panel of local lawmakers about where our technology ecosystem currently stands and where it’s hoping to go.

 

Event Details

Wednesday, April 10 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

 

Hosted at Bartizan – Short Pump
4035 Whittall Way, Glen Allen, VA 23060

 

 

Tickets + Registration

Pricing:

Non-Member: $75 | Member: $50

Featured Legislators

Bob Osmond

CIO

VITA

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Kim Taylor

Virginia House of Delegates - District 63

Michelle Maldonado

Virginia House of Delegates - District 50

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Moderator - Twann Atkins

rvatech/Policy Chair

AWS

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About the Event

Join the #rvatech community for an exclusive look inside the 2023 general assembly. Hear from a panel of local lawmakers about where our technology ecosystem currently stands and where it’s hoping to go.

 

Event Details

Thursday, January 5, 2023 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

 

Hosted at Bartizan – Short Pump
4035 Whittall Way, Glen Allen, VA 23060

 

 

Tickets + Registration

Pricing:

Non-Member: $75 | Member: $50

Featured Legislators

Nicole Riley

Deputy Secretary of Commerce & Trade

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Senator Jeremy McPike

Senate of Virginia

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Delegate Roxann Robinson

District 27

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Moderator - Twann Atkins

rvatech/Policy Chair

AWS

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About the Event

Please join us for our second rvatech/Policy luncheon of the year where we host a moderated panel of state procurement experts who will join us to share their experiences and knowledge surrounding how to effectively position your business to compete for state IT projects. Experts include company CEO’s and Commonwealth staff who’ve been there, seen that, and know what it takes to succeed.

 

Event Details

Wednesday, June 29, 2022 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

 

Hosted at Bartizan Restaurant & Bar

4035 Whittall Way, Glen Allen, VA 23060

 

 

 

Moderator - Sam Nixon

Virginia State Corporation Commission

Mary Lou Bulger

VITA

Jay Atkinson

AIS Network

Tricia Harper

KPMG

Chris Cheatham

Daly Computer

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About the Event

Join the rvatech/ community for breakfast, featuring valuable morning networking, buffet breakfast & fascinating presentations.

 

Non-Members: $55
Members: $45
Partners: FREE
*Partners include: Catalyst, Innovative and Chairman level members

Event Info

Date: 

November 2, 2022

 

Schedule:

7:30 a.m. – Doors open
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. – Program (including buffet breakfast)

 

Venue:

Maggiano’s Little Italy

11800 W Broad St #2204, Richmond, VA 23233

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rvatech/Data Summit Series Happy Hour

Date: June 23, 2021

Time: 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm

Location: Hardywood West Creek

Sponsor: TBD

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2022 Meet the Finalists (Invite Only)

Date: September 8, 2022

Time: 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm

Location: TBD

Sponsor: TBD

About

Join rvatech/ as we join for a presentation from a panel of incredible AI leaders – featuring valuable morning networking, buffet breakfast & fascinating speakers.

 

Panelists:

David Der

Co-founder & Chief AI Officer | Vectari

Miriam Friedel

Senior Director, Machine Learning Engineering | Capital One

Moderator:

Chris Busse | Terazo

 

Event Details

Schedule:

7:30 a.m. – Doors open
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. – Program (including buffet breakfast)

 

Bartizan
4035 Whittal Way

Glen Allen, VA

Pricing

Non-Members: $55
Members: $45
Partners: FREE

*Partners include: Catalyst, Innovative and Chairman level members

Don’t know if your company is a member? Please view our member directory.

Tickets

Speakers

Miriam Friedel

Senior Director, Machine Learning Engineering

Capital One

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David Der

Co-founder & Chief AI Officer

Vectari

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About

Join rvatech/ as we join for a presentation from a panel of incredible CISO leaders – featuring valuable morning networking, buffet breakfast & fascinating speakers.

 

Panelists:

Melanie Frank / Managing VP, Cyber Security / Capital One

Mike McLaurin / Director, Global Cyber Security / CoStar

Sean Stalzer / Director, Cyber Security / Dominion Energy

 

Moderator:

LaLisha Hurt / CISO & Advisor / Splunk

Event Details

Schedule:

7:30 a.m. – Doors open
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. – Program (including buffet breakfast)

 

Bartizan
4035 Whittal Way

Glen Allen, VA

Pricing

Non-Members: $55
Members: $45
Partners: FREE

*Partners include: Catalyst, Innovative and Chairman level members

Don’t know if your company is a member? Please view our member directory.

This event is sold out. Please join our mailing list for notification on upcoming breakfast events.

Speakers

Melanie Frank

Managing VP, Cyber Security

Capital One

Mike McLaurin

Director, Global Cyber Security

CoStar

LaLisha Hurt

CISO and Advisor

Splunk

About

Join rvatech/ as we join for a presentation from a panel of incredible CIO leaders – featuring valuable morning networking, buffet breakfast & fascinating speakers.

 

Panelists:

Terri Ripley / CIO / OrthoVirginia

Ellen Wiegand / CIO / VCU Health

 

Moderator:

Deborah Cassidy / Partner  / Fortium Partners

Event Details

Schedule:

7:30 a.m. – Doors open
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. – Program (including buffet breakfast)

 

Hosted at The Marriot Short Pump
4240 Dominion Blvd

Glen Allen, VA 23060

Pricing

Non-Members: $55
Members: $45
Partners: FREE

*Partners include: Catalyst, Innovative and Chairman level members

Don’t know if your company is a member? Please view our member directory.

Speakers

Terri Ripley

CIO

OrthoVirginia

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Ellen Wiegand

CIO

VCU Health

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Deborah Cassidy

Partner

Fortium Partners

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About

Join rvatech/ as we join for a presentation from a panel of incredible CIO leaders – featuring valuable morning networking, buffet breakfast & fascinating speakers.

 

Panelists:

Christina Hollingsworth / CIO / Sabra

Todd Florence / CIO / Estes Express Line

John Fottrell / CIO / Allianz

 

Moderator:

Melanie Murphy / AVP – Technology Business Management  / CarMax

Event Details

Schedule:

7:30 a.m. – Doors open
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. – Program (including buffet breakfast)

 

Hosted at The Virginia War Memorial
621 S. Belvidere St.
Richmond, VA 23220

Pricing

Non-Members: $55
Members: $45
Partners: FREE

*Partners include: Catalyst, Innovative and Chairman level members

Don’t know if your company is a member? Please view our member directory.

 

Speakers

Christina Hollingsworth

CIO

Sabra

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Todd Florence

CIO

Estes Express Lines

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John Fottrell

CIO

Allianz

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Melanie Murphy

AVP - Technology Business Management

CarMax

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Join rvatech/ as we join for a presentation from a panel of incredible CDO leaders – featuring valuable morning networking, buffet breakfast & fascinating speakers.

 

Moderator: Sonali Shetty | Kova Digital

 

Panelists:

Cathy Doss | CDO | Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

Karen Bernhard | CDO | Citi Bank

Gautam Puranik | CDO | CarMax

Event Details

Schedule:

7:30 a.m. – Doors open
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. – Program (including buffet breakfast)

 

Hosted at Bartizan – Event Venue
4035 Whittall Way, Henrico, VA 23060

Pricing

Non-Members: $55
Members: $45
Partners: FREE

*Partners include: Catalyst, Innovative and Chairman level members

Don’t know if your company is a member? Please view our member directory.

 

Event Sponsored by:

Karen Bernhard

Chief Data Officer

Citi

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Cathy Doss

Chief Data Officer

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

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Gautam Puranik

Head of Business Strategy & Analytics and Chief Data Officer

CarMax

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Join rvatech/ as we join for a presentation from a panel of incredible CIO leaders – featuring valuable morning networking, buffet breakfast & fascinating speakers.

 

Moderator: Jim Kresge | CTO | Koalafi

 

Panelists:

Diane Schnupp | CIO | Kinsale Insurance

Jenne Griffin | CIO | Harris Williams Investment Bank

Reginal Bryant | CIO | Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

Event Details

Schedule:

7:30 a.m. – Doors open
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. – Program (including buffet breakfast)

 

Hosted at the Virginia War Memorial

621 S Belvidere St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA

Pricing

Non-Members: $55
Members: $45
Partners: FREE

*Partners include: Catalyst, Innovative and Chairman level members

Don’t know if your company is a member? Please view our member directory.

 

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Register for the Breakfast

 

Sponsored by:

Diane Schnupp

Chief Information Officer

Kinsale Insurance

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Jenne Griffin

Chief Information Officer

Harris Williams

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Reginal Bryant

Chief Information Officer

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

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Jim Kresge

Chief Technology Officer

Koalafi

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About

Join rvatech/ as we join for a presentation from a panel of incredible CISO leaders – featuring valuable morning networking, buffet breakfast & fascinating speakers.

 

Featured Speakers:

Moderator: LaLisha Hurt – Capital One

Chas Heng – Altria

Patti Titus – Markel

Ronald Buchanan – Atlantic Union

Event Details

Schedule:

7:30 a.m. – Doors open
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. – Program (including buffet breakfast)

 

Hosted at The Westin Richmond

6631 W Broad St, Richmond VA 23230

Pricing

Non-Members: $55
Members: $45
Partners: FREE
*Partners include: Catalyst, Innovative and Chairman level members

Don’t know if your company is a member? Please view our member directory.

 

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Register for the Breakfast

LaLisha Hurt

Cyber & Technology Risk Leader | Information Security Office

Capital One

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Patti Titus

Chief Privacy and Information Security Officer

Markel

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Chas Heng

Chief Information Security Officer

Altria

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Ronald Buchanan

Chief Information Security Officer

Atlantic Union

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Join the Richmond Technology Council for Tech on Tap at Isley Brewing Company!
Network, enjoy a free beer, and engage with the rvatech/ community!

Date: November 9, 2022

Time: 5-7pm

 

Members & Partners: $0
Non-Members: $10

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Join the Richmond Technology Council for Tech on Tap at Triple Crossing Midlo!

Network, enjoy a FREE drink, and engage with the RVATECH community!

Event Details

July 19, 2023

5:00 – 7:00 PM

 

Pricing:

Members & Partners: $0
Non-Members: $10

Location

Triple Crossing Midlo

1101 Winterfield Crossing, Midlothian, VA 23113

Event Details

March 7, 2023

5:00 – 7:00 PM

Location

River City Roll

939 Myers St, Richmond, VA 23230

Pricing

Members & Partners: $0
Non-Members: $10

 

Join the Richmond Technology Council for Tech on Tap at River City Roll!

Network, enjoy a FREE drink, and engage with the RVATECH community!

This Event Is Currently Accepting Sponsors

Download Sponsor Details

Contact Mary Case for Sponsorship.

Event Details

April 13, 2022

5:00 – 7:00 PM

Location

River City Roll

939 Myers St, Richmond, VA 23230

Pricing

Members & Partners: $0
Non-Members: $10

Please plan to utilize LinkedIn in place of exchanging business cards.

Join the Richmond Technology Council for Tech on Tap at River City Roll!

Network, enjoy a FREE drink, and engage with the RVATECH community!

Thank you to our Event Sponsors

 

Promoting the VCU C4 Initiative

VCU plans to bring new, powerful technologies to students, researchers, entrepreneurs, and private sector partners through the Commonwealth Center for Cloud Computing (C4). C4 is a tech sandbox for faculty, students, public institutions and private sector partners where industry experts can provide insight into networks, data centers, and cloud computing systems in order to continue the dialogue around the latest technologies and applications associated with highly advanced, multi-tenant hybrid cloud systems

 

C4 is being created to enable development and collaboration to:

 

• Develop new applications and groundbreaking AI

• Develop large scale data analytics

• Build comprehensive networking and next-generation hardware configurations

• And much more . . .

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Event Details

July 13, 2022

5:00 – 7:00 PM

Location

Buskey Cider

2910 W Leigh St, Richmond, VA 23230

Pricing

Members & Partners: $0
Non-Members: $10

Please plan to utilize LinkedIn in place of exchanging business cards.

Join the Richmond Technology Council for Tech on Tap at Buskey Cider!

Network, enjoy a FREE drink, and engage with the RVATECH community!

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Event Details

January 19, 2022

5:00 – 7:00 PM

Location

Sam Millers Oyster Bar + Restaurant

1210 E Cary St, Richmond, VA 23219

Pricing

Members & Partners: $0
Non-Members: $10

Please plan to utilize LinkedIn in place of exchanging business cards.

Join the Richmond Technology Council for Tech on Tap at Sam Millers!

Network, enjoy two FREE drinks, and engage with the RVATECH community!

Menu

Assorted Beers:

Stella Artois | Amstel Light | Corona | Heineken

 

Red + White Wine:

Sauvignon Blanc | Chardonnay | Pinot Nior | Cabernet Sauvignon

 

Premium Liquors:

Grey Goose | Hendricks | Mount Gay | Patron Anejo | Woodford Reserve | Glenlivet 12

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Date

July 28, 2021

Time

5:00 – 7:00 PM

Location

Main Line Brewery

1603 Ownby Ln, Richmond, VA 23220

Join the Richmond Technology Council for Tech on Tap at Main Line Brewery!
Network, enjoy a free beer, and engage with the RVATECH community!

Please plan to utilize LinkedIn in place of exchanging business cards.

 

Members & Partners: $0
Non-Members: $10

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About the MLM Awards

The Margaret Lyn McDermid (MLM) Awards recognize + celebrate women technologists making an impact in the greater Richmond area.

 

The awards program is named after Margaret Lyn McDermid who has had a direct impact on Central Virginia’s tech economy, Virginia’s image across the country, opportunities for women and young people in technology, and most especially our continued growth as an organization at rvatech/. Lyn should be an inspiration to any young person, especially any woman, who desires to become a technologist.

Join us on March 19th for the 2024 awards ceremony as we celebrate the many innovative, driven + impactful women in the Richmond technology community!

Event Details

2024 Sponsors

Title Sponsor
Legacy Sponsor

Award Sponsors

People's Choice Award Sponsor
Male Ally & Shatter the Glass Ceiling Awards
Lifetime Achievement & Breakthrough Technology Awards
Community Impact & Rising Star Awards

This Event Is Currently Accepting Sponsors

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Congratulations to our 2023 Award Winners

Read our Winners Blog Post

About the MLM Awards

The Margaret Lyn McDermid (MLM) Awards recognize + celebrate women technologists in the greater Richmond area.

 

The awards program is named after Margaret Lyn McDermid who has had a direct impact on Central Virginia’s tech economy, Virginia’s image across the country, opportunities for women and young people in technology, and most especially our continued growth as an organization at rvatech/. Lyn should be an inspiration to any young person, especially any woman, who desires to become a technologist.

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2023 Sponsors

This Event Is Currently Accepting Sponsors

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Email Mary Case for Sponsorship Information