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Thursday April 17, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
This session is proudly presented in partnership with the Albemarle County office of Economic Development. 

How can cross-sector collaborations position our region as a premier destination for innovation? This discussion will explore the critical intersections of technology, research, workforce development, and investment that drive sustainable growth.

From major municipal projects like Rivanna Futures and the North Fork Discovery Park, to UVA’s flagship Manning Institute for Biotechnology, and the statewide efforts to foster a new Biotech Accelerator — there is a burgeoning innovation corridor developing on Route 29N.

Leaders will share strategies for cultivating an innovation ecosystem that fuels both startups and established industries. And as we look to the future, what kinds of coordination is necessary to align strategies and vision.

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Note: This Conference session is ticketed.

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A special thank you to our sponsors: The 13th Annual Tom Tom Festival is presented with the University of Virginia, UVA Innovates, Virginia Tourism, RL Beyer Custom Homes, and Ludwig Kuttner.
Speakers
avatar for Emily Kilroy

Emily Kilroy

Director of Economic Development, Albemarle County
Emily Kilroy has more than 15 years of public service experience working in local government. She currently serves as the Director of Economic Development for Albemarle County, VA, leading a team to create opportunities for job creation, redevelopment, and enhance our community’s... Read More →
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Jennifer Siciliano

Chief External Affairs Officer, UVA Health
Jennifer Siciliano currently serves as Chief External Affairs Officer for UVA Health where she oversees all aspects of UVA Health's relationships with external stakeholders for the health system. Jennifer was instrumental in creating and executing the legislative strategy that led... Read More →
avatar for Nikki Hastings

Nikki Hastings

Executive Director, CvilleBioHub
Nikki Hastings is an operations biotech executive and entrepreneurial ecosystem builder with over 15 years of experience with early-stage biotech/medtech and medical device companies. She has held executive management roles at companies across multiple industry sectors including HemoShear... Read More →
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Philip Potter

Executive Director, National Security Data & Policy Institute, UVA
Dr. Philip Potter is the founding director of the National Security Data and Policy Institute (NSDPI), the University of Virginia’s sixth university-level institute. A professor of politics and the founding director of the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy’s... Read More →
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Rebecca Ivins

Western Division Manager, Hourigan Group
Rebecca's experience in construction and real estate development spans nearly two decades, working on both the owner and construction manager side. Rebecca’s passion is construction, economic development, civic engagement, and growing business communities.  Rebecca strives to forge... Read More →
Sponsors
Thursday April 17, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
CODE Building

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