2026 UEDA Washington Conference
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UEDA Washington Conference
The 2026 UEDA Washington Conference brings together higher education leaders, federal partners, industry allies, and regional practitioners focused on economic development. Set just minutes from the nation’s capital in Arlington, Virginia, this event provides a powerful platform to build partnerships, navigate emerging funding opportunities, and showcase how universities drive talent, innovation, and place.
The UEDA Washington Conference is the premier gathering of thought leaders working at the intersection of higher education and economic development.
Learn more about the Virginia Tech Research Center!
What You'll Gain from the 2026 Washington Conference:
Strategic Partnerships
Forge high-impact connections with leaders from higher education, government, and industry. Learn how institutions are structuring partnerships that deliver measurable economic outcomes.
Practical Models
Explore real-world strategies from peer institutions that are advancing innovation ecosystems, entrepreneurship, and regional engagement.
Funding
Gain insight into emerging programs and competitive funding sources that support applied research, workforce development, and place-based economic initiatives.
Policy & Federal Agency Insights
Hear directly from federal partners and policy experts on trends that are shaping the future of university-driven economic development and innovation.
Agenda
Getting Here
Virginia Tech Executive Briefing Center
Virginia Tech Research Center
900 N Glebe Rd
Arlington, VA 22203
Hotels
This event does not have a room block. Recommended hotels in walking distance include:
The Westin Arlington (0.1 miles)
Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston (0.2 miles)
Hilton Arlington (0.4 miles)
Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington Ballston (0.5 miles)
Walk from Metro
The research center is about a five minute walk from the Ballston-MU Metro Station on the Orange and Silver lines.
- Exit the station and turn west on Fairfax Drive.
- Cross N. Glebe Road, then make an immediate left.
- The building is mid-block.
Details about using the Metro can be found on the WMATA web site.
Parking
A parking garage is located beneath the Virginia Tech Research Center (900 N. Glebe Road). The garage entrance is off 9th St N at the corner of Glebe Road. The garage is managed by Laz Parking.
Nearby public parking garages include: 950 N. Glebe Rd, 800 N. Glebe Rd, 901 N. Glebe Rd, and 627 N. Glebe Rd.*.
*627 N. Glebe Rd is the public parking garage attached to the Ballston Quarter Mall located approximately 0.5 miles from the VTRC-A. Typically there is ample space available at a relatively low rate.
Past Washington Conferences
UEDA would like to thank our Washington Conference sponsors!
University Economic Development Association
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