Date/Time
Date(s) - June 26, 2026
11:00 am - 1:30 pm
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Location
KCCT Office Building
Discover how the National Innovation Quarter and investments in people, place, and programming are shaping National Landing’s future.
NETWORKING LUNCHEON
Building Northern Virginia’s Premier Innovation District
Join the members of Lambda Alpha International George Washington Chapter (LAIGW) for a discussion with Malaika Scriven, Vice President of Planning & Development and Ashley Shook, Planning & Economic Development Senior Manager at the National Landing Business Improvement District on National Landing’s transformation into an innovation stronghold within the DMV region.
With a flourishing defense tech base, a robust ecosystem of innovation partners and anchors, and over $12B dollars in public and private investments, National Landing has all the necessary drivers to be a top destination for innovation excellence. Malaika and Ashley will expand upon the formation of the National Innovation Quarter, Northern Virginia’s premier innovation district bringing together leaders in academia, entrepreneurship, government, and industry at the intersection of national competitiveness and technology, as well as the continued investments in people, place, and programming necessary to foster National Landing’s innovation future.
→ Register Here: Building Northern Virginia’s Premier Innovation District
Note New Location
KCCT Office Building
1350 Eye Street NW
Lower Level Conference Room 113
Washington DC 20005
Agenda Update and Networking Focus
We adjusted our LAIGW luncheon format in response to member feedback that emphasized the importance of meaningful connection and more time for informal networking. By beginning the program earlier, we are creating dedicated time after the presentation for lunch and informal networking, allowing conversations to continue and relationships to develop in a more relaxed setting. Please stay after the main program to discuss with the speaker, other members and guests with this change in agenda line-up.
Agenda
10:30 am – Check-in begins at the registration desk. Attendees arrive and network.
11:15 am – Program Welcome and Introductions, followed by formal presentation and Q&A.
12:30 pm – Program concludes and lunch in conference and kitchen area begins.
1:30 pm – We are cleaned up and out of the space.
Tickets
$0 – Current / Paid Members
$35 – Guests (non-members)
Please note that if a registered current member does not attend, a no-show fee of $35 will be charged.
Membership Renewal Reminder
ALL MEMBERS must renew their annual membership in June to be a paid-up member. Please be sure to renew your membership to the LAI GW Chapter here: www.lai.org
Thank you for renewing your membership prior to registering for this event.
Transportation/Parking
Closest Metro: McPherson Square (OR/SV/BL) – SW Corner of 14th & I Street. (236 ft walk)
Parking: There are several parking garages available nearby.
Please bring a photo ID and stop by the front desk lobby for directions to the lower-level conference room.
