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 regional buyer day and summit brings together 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

CENTRAL VIRGINIA

Strategic Match Making Session

August 13, 2026 * VDOT Headquarters, Mechanicsville, VA ‍ ‍

This one‑on‑one 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. The goal is to create a results‑oriented environment where businesses can identify new avenues for growth

Signature Major Event 2026

REGION 757

Strategic Business Match Making

& Buyer Showcase

Fall 2026 * Hampton Roads, VA ‍ ‍

This one‑on‑one 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. The goal is to create a results‑oriented environment where 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,VA

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: View our 2025 Gallery

Signature Annual Major Event 2027

Asian American Business

Policy Summit

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. Next year Policy Summit event 2027 announcement date coming later in 2026.

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. 

Signature Major Event 6:

Asian Heritage Month Celebration

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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