Join leaders from across Greater Richmond this October for the 2025 Regional Action Summit, the critical next step after the InterCity Visit. This is your opportunity to ground those national insights and connect them directly to the essential work happening in our region.
Building on lessons from the InterCity Visit to Greenville and advancing RVA Rising, the region’s vision for inclusive growth, the Summit will focus on our biggest challenges and opportunities: workforce, economic mobility, and regional competitiveness.
Agenda
8:00 AM | Breakfast & Registration
Informal networking and check-in
8:30 AM | Welcome & Opening Remarks
Ken Ampy, Astyra
Brian Anderson, ChamberRVA
Setting the stage for regional alignment and action – why this moment matters and how our collective efforts are preparing the region for the world of work for the next 30 years.
9:00 AM | Panel: Regional Alignment in Action
Martha Shickle, PlanRVA (Moderator)
Darius Johnson, Dominion Energy
Todd Sutler, RPS Ed Fund
Christina Mastroianni, ChamberRVA
A conversation highlighting how cross-sector collaboration—industry, education, and community—has shaped our regional learning journey and set the foundation for what’s next.
10:00 AM | Break
10:20 AM | Keynote: The Power of Sector Partnerships
Francie Genz, Co-founder and CEO, Formation
An inspiring look at why business-led sector partnerships are key to regional economic transformation, followed by audience Q&A.
11:20 AM | Reflections and Next Steps
Bryan Jones, Hourigan
A look ahead to the launch of the region’s first employer led and driven sector partnership and how this model will drive shared progress.
11:30 AM | Environmental Scan Report-Out & Strategic Working Session
Christina Mastroianni, ChamberRVA
John Sarvay, Floricane
Presentation of key findings from the regional environmental scan to inform our shared priorities
12:15 PM | Lunch & Networking
1:00 PM | Industry Tracks
On-site learning experiences showcasing workforce partnerships in practice:
Hanover Center for Trades & Technology
Anton Paar: Advanced Manufacturing in Action
3:00 PM | Reception at the RTD