November 17, 2026
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
William & Mary Alumni House
Williamsburg
Convergence 2026
Convergence 2026 is the annual day-long interregional gathering of representatives from the Metro Richmond and Hampton Roads regions,
sponsored by RVA757 Connects, ChamberRVA, and the Hampton Roads Chamber.
When: Tuesday November 17, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: William & Mary Alumni House at 500 Richmond Road in Williamsburg (on the campus of William & Mary, next to Zable Stadium, at the corner of Richmond Road and Stadium Drive).
What: At Convergence 2026, you'll discover how the I-64 Innovation Corridor megaregion is navigating a rapidly shifting economic landscape — from energy constraints to a fast-evolving digital infrastructure environment — to stay at the forefront of competitiveness and growth.
Why attend: Join more than 200 leaders from business, government, education, and the nonprofit sectors who will gather for a full day of candid conversation, timely insight, and regional collaboration.
Cost: $150 per person includes lunch and breakfast networking.
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Scenes from Convergence 2025.
What is Convergence?
RVA757 Connects, ChamberRVA, and the Hampton Roads Chamber put on this annual event to showcase important initiatives and successes in advancing the I-64 Innovation Corridor.
More than a decade ago, leaders in the Richmond region (RVA) and Hampton Roads (757) realized that nearby localities shouldn't compete but collaborate to make great things happen for both regions.
ChamberRVA and the Hampton Roads Chamber concurred, inspiring RVA and the 757 to start working together on critical infrastructure needs.
Because of the importance of this interregional work, RVA757 Connects along with the chambers put on an annual event called Convergence to showcase the important initiatives and success of RVA757 Connects in advancing the I-64 Innovation Corridor.
Why Attend Convergence 2026
Virginia just hit No. 3 in CNBC's Top States for Business. The numbers underneath tell another story. Since 2014, Virginia has trailed every Southeastern state in population, employment, and GDP growth. Now new headwinds are arriving from Washington, from the economy, and from inside the Commonwealth itself.
Convergence 2026 assembles the people working to turn this around, all in one room, for one day. You will hear what is actually driving these headwinds, how they are reshaping Virginia's economy and its reputation, and what we are doing to meet them head-on.
You will hear from key players in the ecosystem, understand the role each organization is playing, and see how everyone is operating as one team. This includes the latest updates on RVA757 Connects' work advancing passenger rail, multi-use trails, roads, energy, and digital infrastructure, each one strengthening the connectivity between Metro Richmond and Hampton Roads, a recognized ignition condition for regions that break out.
Celebrate the organizations and individuals driving innovation, infrastructure, collaboration, and impact across the Metro Richmond and Hampton Roads megaregion.
Join us in Williamsburg to see the full picture of how Virginia and our megaregion grows. Come to learn. Leave ready to plug in where you can make a difference.
Agenda Highlights
How Virginia and the World Has Changed for Growing Economies
A candid look at the new rules of economic development
Regional Economic Development Plans
Leaders from the Greater Richmond Partnership, Hampton Roads Alliance, and Virginia Gateway Region share what's new in their strategies and how you can help.
I-64 Innovation Corridor Awards
Recognizing the organizations and individuals driving innovation, infrastructure, collaboration, and impact across the megaregion.
Lessons from the Cascadia Megaregion
A look at how the Pacific Northwest megaregion is building for its future — and what it means for our own ambitions.
Digital Infrastructure Update
Regional experts break down the state of broadband, connectivity, and digital access across the corridor.
Energy Panel: Where We're Headed and How You Can Help
Leaders from Dominion Energy, Virginia Natural Gas, and Columbia Gas of Virginia tackle the challenge of powering the region's future growth.
Infrastructure Project Updates
The latest on multipurpose trails, passenger rail, and the I-64/HRBT expansion — the projects physically connecting our megaregion's future.
Convergence 2026 Sponsors
