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Summit Schedule & Venue

panoramic view of the atrium at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, a high ceilinged room with open rafters and a sleek, industrial look; high, multipaned windows; white and grey tile flooring; and pods of circular tables with high back, black leather chairs surrounding

The 2025 Women Impact Virginia Summit will be held at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research in Danville, Virginia. The campus is situated in the Cyber Park and the conference center features state-of-the-art meeting space, catering, and high quality technology.

Danville is located in south-central Virginia and boasts a rare combination of small town charm and big city offerings. Learn more about IALR: ialr.org/about-us/ and about the city of Danville: danville-va.gov/1323/About-Danville.

Pre-conference social:

  • What: Networking and light refreshments
  • When: Monday, Oct. 27
  • Where: TBD

Conference Agenda:

  • 8 a.m.  Registration & Networking 
  • 9 a.m. Opening Remarks  
  • 9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Opening Keynote
  • 10:15 a.m. Breakout Session (3 session options)
  • 11:15 a.m. Hokie Highlight + Q&A
  • 12:15 p.m.  Lunch 
  • 1:30 p.m. Breakout Session (3 session options)
  • 2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.  Closing Keynote
  • 3:15 p.m. Closing Remarks