Conferences & trade shows in Richmond, VA

Oct 29, 2026·Greater Richmond Convention Center, Richmond, VA

Forum bringing together business, defense, military and public-sector leaders on veteran hiring, defense workforce and economic growth, ending with the V3 Awards Luncheon.

Who it's for

Employers, defense, military and public-sector leaders

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Virginia Chamber of Commerce Foundation, with the Department of Veterans Services and Virginia Veterans Services Foundation

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 4–6, 2026·Richmond, VA

AIA Virginia's annual conference and expo for design professionals, themed 'Threshold' for 2026, covering practice transitions, adaptive reuse and resilience.

Who it's for

Architects, designers and building-industry professionals and suppliers

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

AIA Virginia

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 7, 2026·Lewis Ginter Conference Center, Botanical Gardens, Richmond, VA

One-day continuing education symposium on clinical pharmacology for nurse practitioners, with an exhibitor program.

Who it's for

Nurse practitioners and nurses seeking pharmacology continuing education

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

UVA Health Continuing Education

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Expired: Early bird code: $140 until Sep 30, 2026
• Current price: Non-member: $150

Early bird via code VCNP26BIRD, $10 off through 9/30/26.

Nov 14, 2026·The Westin Richmond, Richmond, VA

One-day CME summit on kidney disease and transplant care for the community care team.

Who it's for

Community nephrologists, transplant clinicians, nurses, dietitians, social workers and pharmacists

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

VCU Health Continuing Education

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: General registration: $25

On-site registration adds a $50 processing fee; online registration closes Oct 30, 2026.

Nov 14–15, 2026·Hilton Richmond-Short Pump, Richmond, VA

Two-day 40th anniversary fall conference of the Virginia Association of School Nurses with professional learning and networking.

Who it's for

School nurses and school health professionals

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Virginia Association of School Nurses

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 15–17, 2026·Westin Richmond, Richmond, VA

Annual conference for Virginia's free and charitable clinics on strengthening the healthcare safety net, with exhibitors and sponsors.

Who it's for

Leaders of free and charitable clinics, healthcare organizations, policymakers and funders

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Virginia Association of Free and Charitable Clinics

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Expired: Early bird: $400 until Oct 9, 2026
• Current price: Standard: $425

Dec 4, 2026·Greater Richmond Convention Center, Richmond, VA

Half-day gathering of business and economic development leaders on Virginia's competitiveness, with a Blueprint Virginia 2035 update and a keynote from the Secretary of Commerce and Trade.

Who it's for

Business and economic development leaders

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Virginia Chamber Foundation (co-host: Virginia Economic Development Partnership)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Dec 8–10, 2026·Greater Richmond Convention Center, Richmond, VA

Regional event for asphalt professionals combining equipment exhibits, demonstrations, education on technology, safety and workforce, and networking.

Who it's for

Contractors, suppliers, engineers and government staff in asphalt paving

Approx. size

700+ attendees

Organizer

Virginia Asphalt Association

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Dec 14–15, 2026·Capital One, Richmond, VA

The Council's 20th annual summit bringing small business owners, corporate supplier-diversity partners and community leaders together for two days of networking in Richmond.

Who it's for

Small business owners, corporate procurement and supplier diversity partners, and community leaders

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

CVMSDC (The Council)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Jan 14, 2027·Richmond Marriott Downtown, Richmond, VA

Grassroots advocacy day where Virginia bankers meet state legislators at the General Assembly.

Who it's for

Bankers from across Virginia

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Virginia Bankers Association

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Jan 14, 2027·Richmond Marriott, Richmond, VA

Midday forecasting event, now in its sixteenth year, covering the Virginia and US economic outlooks, with lunch included.

Who it's for

Bankers and Virginia business leaders following the economic outlook

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Virginia Bankers Association and Virginia Chamber of Commerce

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: Individual registration: $125

Feb 2, 2027·Main Street Station, Richmond, VA

Evening legislative reception connecting Virginia aviation, aerospace and advanced air mobility businesses with legislators.

Who it's for

Aviation, aerospace and advanced air mobility business leaders, legislators and stakeholders

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Virginia Aviation Business Association (VABA)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Feb 15–17, 2027·Richmond Marriott, Richmond, VA

NDIA conference on military ground mobility and tactical vehicle modernization, covering requirements, technologies and acquisition strategies.

Who it's for

Department of Defense, military services, industry and academia working on tactical wheeled vehicles

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Feb 21–25, 2027·Richmond Marriott, Richmond, VA

Annual gathering of institutional travel planners, destinations, tour operators and partners for educational and affinity travel, with sessions, networking and one-to-one meetings.

Who it's for

Educational and affinity travel planners at universities, museums and nonprofits, plus tour operators, DMCs, tourism boards and suppliers

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Educational Travel Consortium

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Mar 20, 2027·Reynolds Community College, Richmond, VA

Free one-day Saturday training event on databases, SQL Server, Postgres, Power BI, Fabric and AI integration for data professionals and students.

Who it's for

Data professionals, database administrators and students

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Richmond SQL Users Group

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: Free admission: Free

Event is described as free; lunch available for purchase.

Mar 24, 2027·Main Street Station, Richmond, VA

Biennial buyer event where retailers, wholesalers and distributors meet Virginia food and beverage producers one-on-one and place orders on the floor.

Who it's for

Retailers, wholesalers, distributors, food service and private-label buyers

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Year started

Unknown

Price

Expo pass

• Current price: Buyer admission: Free

No cost for buyers to attend.

Apr 12–13, 2027·Richmond Marriott Downtown, Richmond, VA

Two-day conference on ground-mounted solar development, land use, brightfield redevelopment and agrivoltaics, with networking events.

Who it's for

Energy, real estate and economic development professionals, state and federal agency staff, and solar project principals

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Solar Farm Summit LLC

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

May 5–7, 2027·Greater Richmond Convention Center, Richmond, VA

NDIA symposium and exhibition on defense logistics, sustainment and supply chain, with Defense Logistics Agency and industry leaders.

Who it's for

Defense logistics, acquisition and supply chain professionals, including small businesses working with DLA

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

May 11–14, 2027·Richmond Marriott, Richmond, VA

Gathering of airport legal professionals and consultants to discuss pressing legal developments in the industry.

Who it's for

Airport legal professionals and private lawyers with airport practices

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Airports Council International - North America

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: Early bird (non-member): $1,730 until Mar 26, 2027
• Regular (non-member): $1,980

Non-member individual rates.

Jun 9–10, 2027·The Marriott Richmond, Richmond, VA

Two-day community security conference in Richmond with talks, capture the flag, lockpicking and networking.

Who it's for

Security professionals

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

RVAsec

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Jun 22, 2027·Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa Short Pump, Richmond, VA

Sixth annual summit hosted by the Virginia Manufacturers Association, with keynotes and panels on energy policy and technology.

Who it's for

Manufacturers and others following Virginia energy policy and technology

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Virginia Manufacturers Association

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Sep 20–22, 2027·Richmond, VA

Multi-day gathering for Virginia craft brewers with education sessions, a trade show and evening brewery receptions in Richmond.

Who it's for

Virginia craft brewery owners and brewing professionals

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Craft Beer Professionals

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Sep 21, 2027·Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa Short Pump, Richmond, VA

One-day annual conference and expo for environmental, health and safety leaders, regulators and industry in Virginia, marking its 25th year.

Who it's for

Environmental, health and safety professionals, regulators and legislators, and industry allies in Virginia

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Virginia Manufacturers Association

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Oct 28, 2027·Richmond, VA

Home Builders Association of Virginia's annual builders summit, scheduled for Richmond.

Who it's for

Virginia home builders and building industry professionals

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Home Builders Association of Virginia

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Dec 7–10, 2027·Richmond, VA

Annual gathering of outfitters, guides and industry partners with education sessions, policy updates and an exhibit hall focused on outfitting businesses.

Who it's for

Outfitters, guides and outdoor recreation industry partners

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

America Outdoors Association

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: Non-member registration: $915

Non-member early bird of $815 is listed without a stated deadline; outfitter member rate $715 ($615 early bird). Registration coming soon.