
Apply to Become a Speaker!
Data and AI experts and innovators are encouraged to apply to speak at the sixth annual Data/AI Summit. This is a great opportunity to share your insights with hundreds of attendees from the tech community.
Submit Your ProposalRVA's leading Data Conference Returns March 28
Join the technology community in March, for our next conference full of innovation, in-depth workshops, and incredible presentations given by a diverse line-up of expert speakers + thought leaders at rvatech/DataSummit. Get immersed in the world of Data & discover the trends, and innovations shaping the future of technology!
About the Event
Tech is continuously evolving and innovating, making it essential to stay ahead of the curve and explore the year’s trending technology. In 2023, artificial intelligence and data science are continuing to move from the realm of university research to be a critical part of a software developers’ toolkit and a key differentiator for forward-leaning companies.
Event Details
9:00 AM – 5:oo PM
Hosted at the Science Museum of Virginia – Dewey Gottwald Center
2301 W Leigh Street Richmond, VA 23220
Student Tickets
Discount Rate – The special discounted rate for student tickets is 25% off. That’s $50 off the regular ticket price!
Discount code: DATA23STUDENT
**All student tickets must provide a student .edu email address when registering**
Common Questions
Where exactly am I going?
The Dewey Gottwald Center is located behind the museum. Parking lot entrance is located off West Leigh Street or DMV Drive.
Where do I park?
Science Museum parking is ample and free. Spaces near the front of the building are designated for guests with mobility challenges. All other guests should park in the lot located directly behind the Science Museum off West Leigh Street or DMV Drive.
You may also view a detailed parking map here.








2023 Speakers
Keegan Hines
VP of Machine Learning
Arthur AI
Danica Fine
Senior Developer Advocate
Confluent
Kevin Feasel
Engineering Manager, Predictive Analytics
ChannelAdvisor
Hala Nelson
Associate Professor of Mathematics at JMU
Author of "Essential Math for AI"
Logan Selby
Co-Founder and President
DataShapes
Shailvi Wakhlu
Head of Data | International Keynote Speaker | Angel Investor
Lee Adcock
Director, Software Architecture
Capital One
Mehul Garnara
Senior Engineering Manager, Sr. Lead Software Engineer
Capital One
Ken Pfeil
Chief Data Officer for the Commonwealth of Virginia
Commonwealth of Virginia Office of Data Governance and Analytics
Steven MacLauchlan
Head of Data
Ippon USA