2026 Intercity Visit & Leadership Conference
9/27/2026 - 9/29/2026
Description
What: The Inter-City Visit and Leadership Conference (ICV) 2026
When: Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026 through Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026
Where: Charlottesville, Virginia
Who: All local business, government, community, education, and non-profit leaders are invited to participate as delegates.
Why: Benchmark our region against a peer community, learn new strategies to address challenges, and deepen collaboration among public and private sector leaders.
Learning Objectives: The 2026 Inter-City Visit to Charlottesville will focus on -
- University Off-Campus Development
- Downtown Success + Vitality + Public Spaces
- Workforce Development
- Housing Supply and Affordability
- Creative Development, Redevelopment, and Reuse
- Our Role in the Region vs Local Brand
History: The Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro coordinates the biennial ICV for a delegation of 75-100 local leaders. Over the last 30 years, we have visited Asheville (NC), Greenville (SC), Madison (WI), Bloomington (IN), Boulder (CO), Athens (GA), Lexington (KY), Lawrence (KS), and Ann Arbor (MI).
Interested in Sponsoring this event? Visit our interactive Event Sponsorship page more information!
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Early Decision Price (register by July 31)
Single Room - $2,495.00
Double Room - $2,245.00
Regular Price (register on or after Aug 1)
Single Room - $2,695.00
Double Room - $2,445.00
*Partial scholarships available (contact Alissa Cook to discuss)
212 Ridge McIntire Rd.
Charlottesville, 22903
Ground transportation to and around Charlottesville provided with registration
Programs and Networks
Policy on Tap Series
Policy conversations over beer and appetizers at Bru's Public House
Advocacy
This series of quarterly forums connects Chamber members with influential guest speakers who address timely topics for Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro and share critical insights related to the economy; economic, workforce, and community development; local elections; and policy and legislative matters that matter to the local business community.
Chapel Hill Young Professionals
Under 40 Monthly Networking
CHYP
CHYP pronounced "chip" is a group of fun professionals under 40 that meets the first Tuesday of each month for networking, professional development and community service.Â
Women's Networking
Quarterly Socials & Luncheons
Women's Events
Our Chamber's strong group of professional women gather quarterly for networking and learning opportunities. Sponsored by The Women of State Farm.Â
Ribbon Cuttings
Celebrations of New Business Openings, Anniversaries, and Milestones.Â
Ribbon Cuttings
Celebrations and acknowledgement of special milestones for new and existing Chamber member businesses. Email Hayley Loftus at hloftus@carolinachamber.org to schedule your ribbon cutting.
Annual Signature Events
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Come celebrate the successes of our business community from 2025 and get a preview of the exciting developments for 2026. This annual gathering of business and community leaders is a wonderful way to connect and get inspired for the future.
Thursday, June 4, 2026