Major Events
Signature Major Event 2026
Regional Business Conference in Northern Virginia
NORTHERN VIRGINIA
Opportunity Mid-Atlantic:
Mega Contracting Opportunities NOVA Buyer EXPO
Fairfax * June 12, 2026
This annual standing-room only buyer day brings together hundreds of government and industry leaders to examine the trends shaping the dynamic intersection between the multi-billion-dollar technology and infrastructure sectors and to highlight new business opportunities for small enterprises
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Signature Major Event
Strategic Match Making Session
CENTRAL VIRGINIA
August 13, 2026 * VDOT Mechanicsville, Virginia
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This matchmaking event is designed to spark high‑value business conversations. By connecting companies directly with qualified prospects, it enables participants to explore partnerships and sales opportunities.
Signature Major Event 2026
REGION 757
Strategic Business Match Making
October 23, 2026 * Suffolk, Virginia
Registration details coming early August 2026
This one‑on‑one matchmaking event is designed to spark high‑value business conversations. By connecting companies directly with prospect clients, it enables participants to explore partnerships and sales opportunities and businesses can identify new avenues for growth.
Signature Major Event
The Constellation Gala
Annual Sponsors and Community Showcase Fund Raising Event
December 2, 2026 * The Jefferson Hotel * Richmond, Virginia
Program Details Coming Fall 2026
Our annual Business Community Gala is supported by our C3 Charity Education, the Virginia Asian Foundation. Our iconic leadership awards categories include Asian Business in Excellence Awards Community Leadership Awards * Asian Business Inspiration Awards * Corporate Diversity Leadership Awards.
Thank you for a great event success:
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Signature Annual Major Event 2027
Asian American Business
Policy Summit 2027 in Richmond
Our statewide Policy Forums gather businesses, elected officials, and political leaders to discuss policies that impact the Asian American business community. Thank you for a great event success. VACC Policy Summit event 2027 announcement date coming later in 2026.
February 2026 Gallery: 17th Annual Economic Policy
January 2024 Gallery: 16th Annual Economic Policy
February 2023 Gallery: 15th Annual Economic Policy
Signature Major Event 2027
Regional Business Conference
in Central Virginia
Logistics & Hospitality
Industry Summit & Buyer EXPO
Spring 2027 * Details coming Fall 2026
Our annual regional summit unites experts from across government and the private sector to unpack the issues driving the hospitality industry’s explosive billions of dollar growth. The event spotlights concrete opportunities for small businesses to capture new markets.
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Celebrating Impactful Leadership
Annually each December, our Asian Chamber Gala, fueled by the Virginia Asian Foundation, convenes an influential assembly of corporate executives, nonprofit leaders, community advocates, and distinguished public officials at the iconic The Jefferson Hotel.
This premier gathering serves as a cornerstone event for the Commonwealth, where we present the prestigious Vision in Economic Development Award, alongside other distinguished honors, recognizing leaders whose vision and impact have significantly advanced economic growth, strengthened industries, and elevated the prosperity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. View last year event gallery.
Excellence in Leadership Award
Our Annual Award for Excellence in Leadership is the Dream Award for all corporate or public service leaders with the ambition to be among the top servant leaders in Virginia with the highest record in supporting the Asian Chamber and Virginia Asian Foundation in giving back to the community.
Business Inspiration Award
Our Annual Asian Business Leadership Inspiration award. celebrates the personal leadership of an executive or community leader who can balance running the best enterprise while dedicating energy to important causes.
Advocacy On Public Safety
Virginia Asian Foundation hosts annual “Celebrating Partnerships” - With current Virginia Secretary of Homeland Security Stanley Meador as part of our efforts in increasing support to bridge the gap between retail businesses and the law enforcement leaders. Gallery: Celebrate Partnerships | Flickr
Annual Internship Incentive Awards
Virginia Asian Foundation offers annual Internship incentive awards each academic year to the most deserving volunteer interns. These are need-based stipends offered to help qualified students the opportunity to intern at VACC. Our interns must spend a minimum of 12 weeks to be eligible for stip - end awards which help them off-set the cost of schoolbooks