NVTC Industry Outlook Event with Buddy Rizer

WHEN: 12 May 2026
WHERE: Virginia, USA

WHY: Hosted by the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC), “Virginia’s Data Center Boom: What Comes Next?” brought together industry leaders, policymakers, utilities, and digital infrastructure stakeholders to examine the evolving role of data centers in driving economic development and the AI economy. Keynote speaker Buddy Rizer, Executive Director of Loudoun County Economic Development, shared insights into the transformative impact of data centers on Northern Virginia’s economy, highlighting their significant contribution to tax revenues, commercial growth, and regional competitiveness. The event also explored the challenges shaping the industry’s future, including power availability, sustainability, infrastructure planning, and the critical role of digital infrastructure in supporting next-generation AI and cloud technologies. It provided a valuable platform for attendees to gain market insights, engage in strategic discussions, and better understand the opportunities and challenges driving the future of digital infrastructure from Virginia to the world.

From [L] to [R]: Stan Blackwell (Dominion Energy), Vinay Nagpal (IG Group), Buddy Rizer (Loudoun County), and Jennifer Taylor (NVTC) during the networking session
[L] Buddy Rizer (Loudoun County) and [R] Vinay Nagpal (IG Group) during the keynote discussion
A full house of industry leaders and digital infrastructure professionals
A memorable group photo capturing the event’s participants and speakers
An engaging audience Q&A session following the keynote presentation
From [L] to [R]: Vinay Nagpal (IG Group), Buddy Rizer (Loudoun County), and
Selesh Gupta (JSK Industries) during the networking session