Project Next: Smart Technology & Entrepreneurship

King George, Fredericksburg, Stafford, and RIoT are continuing to expand regional support for entrepreneurs and startups.  This initiative, Project Next, includes the expansion of innovative entrepreneurial programs that specialize in smart technology across all sectors.

Project Next has positive economic implications for the entire region and beyond.  Join economic development leaders from King George, Fredericksburg, and Stafford on May 25th to find out how you can get involved with what’s Next.

The current agenda for the event is below:

9am: Opening Remarks – Tom Snyder, Executive Director, RIoT (10 min)

9:10am: The Importance of Strong Ecosystems – Glenn Ricart, Founder and CTO, US Ignite & Scott Turnbull, Director of Technology, US Ignite (20 min)

9:30am: What’s Next – John Holden, Director of Economic Development & Tourism, Stafford; Bill Freehling, Director of Economic Development & Tourism, Fredericksburg; Nick Minor, Director of Economic Development & Tourism, King George; Tom Snyder, Executive Director, RIoT (30 min)

10am: Closing Remarks – John Holden, Director of Economic Development & Tourism, Stafford (15 min)

10:15am: RAP in VA – Rachael Newberry, Program Director, RIoT (15 min)

10:30am: Testbed Ribbon Cutting (30 min)

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUucuuqqT4jHdfUhYWOo7ITPvjswvZS6AJQ

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.