South Asian Business Council of Virginia

SABCVA proudly celebrated the graduation of 100+ summer interns from our AI & Cybersecurity Internship Program, marking another major milestone in our commitment to empowering the next generation of professionals across the DMV region. We were honored to be joined by Congressman Suhas Subramanyam, Henry Eickelberg, Treasurer of Loudoun County, and Anil Sharma, CEO of 22nd Century Technologies Inc. who shared valuable insights, encouragement, and inspiration with our graduates. Their message was clear: believe in yourselves, continue learning, embrace innovation, and use your skills and opportunities to create a meaningful impact. We are also proud to announce Mission 1000—our ambitious initiative to help create 1,000 internship opportunities in the coming months. Our goal is not only to help young professionals secure jobs but also to empower them to become innovators and entrepreneurs who will create jobs for others. A heartfelt thank you to all our partners, community leaders, mentors, volunteers, and the entire SABCVA team. Special appreciation goes to Sadiq Ahmed and Ranbir Bhutani for leading, mentoring, and guiding our young interns throughout this incredible journey. Congratulations to all our graduates! What you have achieved is only the beginning. Keep learning, keep building, keep believing in yourself, and keep creating the future. Together, we are not just preparing young people for jobs—we are building the next generation of leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and job creators. We're now gearing up for Empower Virginia 2026 on September 20th- register here: https://lnkd.in/encC-edF #SABCVA #AICybersecurity #WorkforceDevelopment #EmpowerVirginia2026

Huge milestone achieved! The *South Asian Business Council of Virginia (SABCVA), a **501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, proudly celebrated the graduation of **120+ AI and Cybersecurity interns*, joined by their proud parents, families, community leaders, and supporters! Congressman Suhas Subramanyam, Loudoun County Treasurer Henry Eickelberg, and 22nd Century Technologies CEO Anil Sharma joined us as keynote speakers, inspiring and congratulating our talented graduates. They praised SABCVA’s mission of connecting students with real-world technology experience and creating pathways to meaningful careers. This is just the beginning! With the launch of our *Mission 1,000 Internships* initiative across Virginia and nationwide, SABCVA is committed to opening doors for the next generation of technology professionals and entrepreneurs. We are not only helping young professionals prepare for jobs we are empowering future entrepreneurs and job creators. 🚀 The celebration was made possible through the leadership and dedication of *SABCVA leaders Mansoor Qureshi, Ashish Yadav, Rizwan Jaka, Nina Singh, Samara Mansoor*, and other dedicated SABCVA and community leaders. *Congratulations to all our graduates and their proud families! Your journey is just getting started!* 🎓💡 #SABCVA #Nonprofit #501c3 #Mission1000 #AI #Cybersecurity #FutureOfTech #STEMEducation

MEET OUR PITCH COMPETITION JUDGE! We are proud to welcome Rajiv Gidadhubli, Chief Artificial Intelligence Transformation Officer at Alpha Omega, as a Pitch Competition Judge at Empower Virginia 2026. A visionary AI and technology leader, Rajiv brings extensive experience in AI modernization, digital transformation, cloud technology, and federal government innovation. He is passionate about helping emerging leaders and innovative ideas succeed. September 20, 2026 | Hyatt Regency Dulles | Herndon, VA Buy your tickets https://lnkd.in/encC-edF #EmpowerVirginia2026 #PitchCompetition #PitchCompetitionJudge #RajivGidadhubli #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #TechnologyLeadership #Entrepreneurship #Startups #FederalInnovation #BusinessLeadership #VirginiaBusiness #SABCVA #SouthAsianBusinessCouncil #VirginiaNetworking #FutureOfAI #EmpoweringEntrepreneurs #BusinessGrowth #HerndonVA #HyattRegencyDulles Rajiv Gidadhubli

Hi, I'm Nandini Selvam, PhD MPH and I'm excited to be part of Empower Virginia 2026 on September 20th. This is going to be Virginia's biggest business networking event- CEOs, entrepreneurs, government leaders, all in one room, one day. I'll be there, and I'd love for you to be there too. Come network, come connect, come be part of something big. Register now: https://lnkd.in/encC-edF See you on September 20th at the Hyatt Regency Dulles!

25 DAYS TO GO! DON’T JUST NETWORK. CREATE YOUR NEXT BIG OPPORTUNITY. Join 1,000+ CEOs, government leaders, investors, prime contractors, hiring managers, entrepreneurs, and top professionals at Virginia’s Biggest Networking & Opportunity Event! Discover opportunities in Government Contracts, Business, Careers, AI, Jobs, Internships, Investments & Partnerships. September 20, 2026 Hyatt Regency Dulles | Herndon, Virginia Meet. Connect. Learn. Grow. Buy your tickets before prices go up! https://lnkd.in/encC-edF #EmpowerVirginia2026 #BusinessNetworking #VirginiaBusiness #GovernmentContracts #Entrepreneurs #CareerOpportunities #Networking #AI #BusinessGrowth Anil Sharma Srini Bayireddy Salil Sankaran Harsha Rao Nilima Mehra, GTV Broadcasts on FOX5 PLUS, DC Nandini Selvam, PhD MPH Ranbir B. Sadiq Ahmed Disha Sharma

MEET Srini Bayireddy AT EMPOWER VIRGINIA 2026! Biggest Networking event in Virginia! We’re excited to welcome Srini Bayireddy, CEO of Navitas Business Consulting, Inc., to Empower Virginia 2026! Srini will be joining our CEO Panel Discussion, where he will share valuable insights on one of the biggest opportunities for businesses today: How to Win Federal & State Government Contracts Learn from his experience and get practical insights on: • Finding and pursuing federal and state contracting opportunities • Building winning proposals • Understanding what government buyers look for • Strategies for competing for major contracts • How businesses can position themselves for million-dollar opportunities This is your opportunity to hear directly from an experienced business leader and learn how to take your company to the next level. One room. Hundreds of business leaders. Real conversations. Real opportunities. Join us at Empower Virginia 2026 and be part of the conversation. Sunday, September 20, 2026 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Hyatt Regency Dulles | Herndon, Virginia Don’t just attend a networking event. Come prepared to learn, connect, and grow. Register now- https://lnkd.in/encC-edF #EmpowerVirginia2026 #SABCVA #GovernmentContracts #FederalContracts #StateContracts #GovernmentContracting #FederalContracting #BusinessGrowth #MillionDollarContracts #WinningProposals #Entrepreneurs #CEOs #BusinessLeaders #Networking #VirginiaBusiness #DMVBusiness #SmallBusiness #GovCon #FederalContractors #BusinessOpportunities

We're honored to announce that Congressman Suhas Subramanyam, U.S. Representative for Virginia's 10th Congressional District, will join Empower Virginia 2026 as a Special Guest Speaker. Congressman Subramanyam will share his perspective on leadership, economic opportunity, entrepreneurship, and the future of Virginia's business community. This adds to what's already shaping up as the largest networking event and pitch competition of the year bringing together CEOs, entrepreneurs, investors, and government leaders in one room. 📅 Sunday, September 20, 2026 | Hyatt Regency Dulles, Herndon, VA Register now: https://lnkd.in/eEwxjXbu

We're honored to announce that Senator Jennifer Barton Boysko, Virginia State Senator representing the 38th District, will join Empower Virginia 2026 as a Special Guest Speaker. Senator Boysko has served the Commonwealth of Virginia extensively, representing both the 38th District in the Senate and previously the 86th District in the House of Delegates, covering parts of Fairfax and Loudoun counties. This continues to build Empower Virginia 2026 into the largest networking event and pitch competition of the year- bringing together CEOs, entrepreneurs, investors, and government leaders in one room. 📅 Sunday, September 20, 2026 | Hyatt Regency Dulles, Herndon, VA Register now: https://lnkd.in/eEwxjXbu

We're honored to welcome Senator Saddam Azlan Salim, Virginia State Senator, as a Special Guest at SABCVA Empower Virginia 2026. Senator Salim joins Virginia's premier networking event, CEO Forum, business conference, and startup pitch competition- bringing together CEOs, entrepreneurs, investors, and government leaders in one room. 📅 Sunday, September 20, 2026 | Hyatt Regency Dulles, Herndon, VA Register now: https://lnkd.in/eDXkYqAx