Northern Virginia Technology Council Announces 2026 Tech100 Honorees, Recognizing Innovators Shaping the Future of Technology

Northern Virginia's leading technology companies, executives, and rising stars to be celebrated December 15

McLEAN, Va., Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) today announced its 2026 Tech100 honorees, recognizing an exceptional group of technology companies, executives, and rising stars whose achievements are advancing innovation, strengthening the regional economy, and shaping the future of the technology industry.

The annual Tech100 Awards recognize the organizations and individuals making a significant impact through technological innovation, visionary leadership, and contributions to the National Capital Region's thriving technology ecosystem.

Home to a dynamic concentration of technology companies, government contractors, entrepreneurs, and research institutions, Northern Virginia continues to play a pivotal role in driving innovation. From artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to cloud infrastructure, quantum computing, and national security, the region's technology ecosystem is developing solutions to some of the world's most complex challenges.

"Northern Virginia is where bold ideas become real-world solutions, and our 2026 Tech100 honorees are leading the way," said Jennifer Taylor, president and CEO of NVTC. "These companies and individuals are pushing the boundaries of what's possible, creating new opportunities, and strengthening our region's position as a global technology hub. Their achievements demonstrate why Northern Virginia continues to be a destination for innovation, investment, and exceptional talent."

Recognizing Excellence Across Northern Virginia's Technology Community

The 2026 Tech100 Awards honor outstanding achievements in three categories:

1. Tech Companies: Organizations demonstrating exceptional innovation, technological advancement, and meaningful contributions to the region's economy and technology industry.
2. Tech Executives: Accomplished leaders driving organizational growth, advancing innovation, and making a lasting impact on the technology community.
3. Rising Stars: Emerging professionals and next-generation leaders demonstrating exceptional promise, leadership, and the potential to shape the future of technology.

Together, this year's honorees reflect the breadth, strength, and ingenuity of Northern Virginia's technology ecosystem, from established industry leaders to emerging companies and professionals helping define what's next.

Celebrating the 2026 Tech100 Honorees

NVTC will recognize this year's honorees at the 2026 Tech100 Celebration on Tuesday, December 15, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner.

The annual celebration will convene hundreds of technology executives, entrepreneurs, innovators, and business leaders for an evening dedicated to recognizing excellence, celebrating achievement, and strengthening the connections that make Northern Virginia's technology community exceptional.

"Innovation doesn't happen in isolation. It happens when talented people, ambitious ideas, and strong partnerships come together," Taylor added. "The Tech100 Celebration is more than an awards event. It's a celebration of the people and organizations who make our region extraordinary, and an opportunity to build the connections that will inspire the next wave of innovation."

NVTC congratulates the 2026 Tech100 honorees on their outstanding achievements and contributions to Northern Virginia's continued success as a leading global technology hub.

2026 NVTC Tech100 Honorees

Tech Company Honorees

• 10Pearls
• 22nd Century Technologies
• Acentra Health
• AMERICAN SYSTEMS
• Andesite
• Arcfield
• Arlo Solutions
• ASRC Federal
• ASSYST
• Attain Partners
• Babel Street
• BTS Software Solutions
• CACI International
• Casepoint
• CATHEXIS
• Customer Value Partners (CVP)
• Deltek
• Digital Realty
• EdgeConneX
• Electrosoft Services
• Empower AI
• ESI Total Fuel Management
• Everfox
• FedWriters, Inc (FWI)
• Fortinet Federal
• Greystones Group
• GuidePoint Security
• Gunnison
• Hitachi Federal
• ICF
• JCS Solutions
• Karsun Solutions
• Knowmadics
• LYME Technology Solutions
• MANTECH
• Maximus
• MetaPhase
• Micron Technology
• Noblis
• OVHcloud US
• Polaris Semiconductor
• Pueo Business Solutions
• Quantum Leap
• Rune Technologies
• Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)
• ScienceLogic
• Seekr Technologies
• Shift5
• ShorePoint
• Siemens Government Technologies
• Spectrohm
• TechnoMile
• ThinkTek
• Transaction Network Services
• Tria Federal
• Trustible
• Twenty
• Two Six Technologies
• Unanet
• Unissant
• Valiant Solutions

Tech Executive Honorees

• Susan Baker, Acentra Health
• Greg Baroni, Attain Enterprises
• Joe Benevento, Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC)
• Dan Biernacki, Maximus
• David Birken, ICF
• Diana Ceban, Tria Federal
• Gilbert Dussek, Gunnison
• Greg Fitzgerald, ITC Federal
• Brian Funk, MetaPhase
• Jamie Garcia, Cisco
• Sarbari Gupta, Electrosoft Services
• Craig Halliday, Unanet
• Todd Helfrich, Censys
• Bob Hughes, Deltek
• Mike Keegan, Transaction Network Services
• Kim Lynch, Oracle
• Bo Machayo, Micron Technology
• Paul Maguire, Knowmadics
• Shyama Mandal, ASSYST
• Brad Medairy, Booz Allen Hamilton
• Jim Miller, Quantum Leap
• Jennifer Nelson, IQT
• Jamie Repesh, DTS (David T. Scott & Associates)
• Oliver Sadorra, Dark Wolf
• Jennifer Sample, Empower AI
• Julian Setian, SOSi
• Igor Smolyaninov, Saltenna
• Steven Sousa, CGI Federal
• Grant Verstandig, Red Cell Partners

Rising Star Honorees

• Anmol Agarwal, Nokia
• Clayton Davis, Maximus
• Parmjeet Kaur, Excella
• Leander Metcalf, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Austin Moore, OVHcloud US
• Hunter Moore, Hardshell
• Shaina Patel, Acentra Health
• Andy Sauer, Sentinel Blue
• Wyatt Sullivan, Accenture Federal Services
• David Zimmerman, Empower AI

For more information about the 2026 Tech100 Celebration and to purchase tickets, visit: https://nvtc.glueup.com/event/tech100-celebration-186183/

About the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC)

NVTC convenes and champions the region's tech community to advance innovation, build a future-ready workforce, and drive economic and societal impact. Representing one of the world's most dynamic technology ecosystems, NVTC connects leaders across business, government, academia, and the nonprofit sector to foster collaboration, strengthen competitiveness, and accelerate innovation. Through advocacy, networking, workforce initiatives, and strategic partnerships, NVTC helps fuel innovation that shapes the future. Learn more at nvtc.org.

SOURCE Northern Virginia Technology Council