Opening


Innovation Campus Grand Opening
Celebrate with us on Feb. 28th, 2025 as we expand our presence in the greater Washington, D.C., area with the opening of the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus in Alexandria!
Note for Media: If you are a member of the media and would like to attend the event, please see Media Resources page here

When?

On Friday morning, Feb. 28th, 2025, join us for the official Innovation Campus Opening Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting!
- Doors Open: 9:30 AM
- Ceremony Begins: 10:00 AM
- Building Open House: 11:45 AM – 2:30 PM (Light lunch and refreshments will be served)
This event will feature keynote speaker Dr. Regina Dugan, president and CEO of Wellcome Leap and two-time Virginia Tech alumna, alongside government officials, university leaders, and other notable guests.
We look forward to celebrating this historic occasion with you!
Can't make it in person?
Tune into the livestream of the opening celebration for Virginia Tech's Innovation Campus Academic Building One, Feb. 28, at 10a.m.
Due to the anticipated high volume of attendees, seating within the tent will be limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. To ensure a seat, we strongly encourage guests to arrive early. Overflow seating will be available inside the building, where the ceremony will be live-streamed prior to the luncheon and open house.
Where?


Parking and Transportation
Limited Parking is available, however public transportation is recommended.
Potomac Yard-VT Metro
Academic Building One is located less than a block away from the Potomac Yard-VT Metro on the Blue and Yellow lines.
Event Parking
Free event parking is available on a first come basis in the nearby gravel lots located between University Drive and Potomac Avenue. Parking attendants will be onsite to assist.
Limited ADA parking is available onsite in the adjacent lot to Academic Building One, which can be entered via University Drive from Potomac Avenue.
Garage Parking
Paid garage parking is available on a first-come basis, located underneath the building.
Street Parking
Street parking is available with the ParkMobile app.
NOTE: We recommend that you do not park in the Target or shopping center parking lots, as they have strict towing policies.

Area Accommodations
- Hilton Arlington National Landing
- Hyatt Regency Crystal City
- Renaissance Arlington Capital View
- The Alexandrian Old Town Hotel & Morrison House
For other area accommodations, you may wish to search for hotels in Alexandria, Arlington, or DC, either by hotel brand or by using a promotion service that lists by area.
*Please note that we do not recommend any listing or lodging and provide links only as a convenience. We recommend that you take note of any booking fees or other fees when using any booking service and verify that the lodging you select meets your specific needs prior to your visit.
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