What to expect
The Tech100 Celebration is the annual awards evening of the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC), which describes itself as the association for the technology community in Northern Virginia. It runs from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, December 15, 2026. NVTC describes the night as a mix of recognition, networking, and celebration. Its Tech100 page says the program honors companies, executives, innovators, NextGen leaders, and rising stars, and that it expects more than 500 attendees.
Who should attend
NVTC says the event brings together the innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders of the region. For a founder new to the DMV, the main reason to go is to meet people across the regional tech community in one room. Applications for this year are closed, so attending now means going as a guest and not competing for an award. The event page has a 2025 Honorees tab, which gives a sense of the companies and people the program has recognized.
Venue and access
Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, 7920 Jones Branch Dr., McLean, VA. Complimentary parking is available on the surface lot behind the hotel. Questions about the event or venue go to events@nvtc.org.
How to register
Registration offers a member ticket and a general ticket, but the page does not show 2026 prices, so check them at registration. For scale, the 2025 event was listed at $250 for NVTC members and $325 for nonmembers. NVTC says on-site registration is allowed and recommends registering in advance. Register through NVTC.