Virginia’s 74th Governor Glenn Youngkin 

Inaugurated just this January, Governor Glenn Youngkin is making economic development a top priority of his administration and has set forth bold growth goals for the Commonwealth. Get to know Governor Youngkin, and hear directly from him about his commitment to business and generating jobs for Virginians. Governor Youngkin is confirmed to attend the Symposium on May 4. Due to uncertainties with his schedule, he is not confirmed for April 19 or April 25.

The Virginia Talent Accelerator Program 

Tour the Virginia Talent Accelerator Program’s Experience Center to find out what makes Virginia’s custom workforce recruitment and training solution stand out among its peers—and why it ranks #2 in the U.S. by Area Development and Business Facilities just two years from inception. You’ll get a first-hand look at the innovative ways this program recruits and trains top talent for companies that locate in Virginia and the difference it could make for your clients.  

The Port of Virginia  

Hear from the Port of Virginia about its $1.5 billion modernization and expansion project which has enabled it to handle record volumes—with no congestion issues and truck turn times remaining below 50 minutes. With major terminal modernization projects recently completed and more to come, Virginia has an unmatched capability and capacity to handle the vessels of the future.