The Community Foundation hosts an annual Shape of the Region Conference each spring. Since its inception in 2018, the event has evolved into a platform that helps organize our collective efforts to co-create a more inclusive, sustainable, and equitable region. Featuring some of Northern Virginia’s liveliest, most incisive thought leaders, the event also showcases national speakers and broader perspectives on our common challenges and themes.
See information about each of our conferences to date below.
2026 Shape of the Region Conference
Innovation and Leadership for Northern Virginia
What does a thriving Northern Virginia look like – and how do we get there?
The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia hosted the annual Shape of the Region Conference on March 24, 2026 at Valo Park in McLean. The Community Foundation welcomed an auditorium full of business leaders, innovators, and changemakers who sought bold ideas and practical solutions to shape Northern Virginia’s future. While we brought a wide range of professional perspectives, we shared one overarching goal—to identify strategies that strengthen our economy, workforce, and quality of life.
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