Events
Outside of their CEO Roundtables, VACEOs members connect through a variety of learning and social events. Most are CEO-only, and all give you the chance to learn from other leaders.
Let’s Connect VACEOs Happy Hour
– August 7, 2025, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Don’t miss out on a chance to connect with your VACEOs community. Come mingle with fellow members and sponsors over light snacks and refreshing drinks before summer wraps up! Feel free to also invite a prospective CEO member who could benefit from VACEOs.
VACEOs Newer Member Q&A Session
– August 19, 2025, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Get the Most Out of Your VACEOs Membership
Connect virtually with fellow members and VACEOs staff to learn about your membership benefits, including:
- Retreat details
- Roundtable placement
- Sponsors
- VACEOs Connect
- Programs & opportunities
Ask questions, get updates, and make valuable connections. Contact your VACEOs team to register!
Squaretable: Designing Volunteer Programs That Stick
– August 21, 2025, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Want to boost employee engagement, strengthen your brand, and create real community impact? In this Squaretable, you’ll learn how to design a volunteer program that aligns with your values, tracks results, and energizes your team – all without adding extra complexity.
Lunch Provided.
M&A Lunch & Learn (Roanoke)
– September 9, 2025, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Unlocking the True Value of Your Business: Insights from the Front Lines of Valuation & M&A
Join Dr. Greg Waller—finance professor, valuation expert, and seasoned entrepreneur—for a candid, CEO-focused discussion on what your business is really worth, what drives that value, and how to capture it when it’s time to exit.
“Intro to VACEOs” Lunch
– September 18, 2025, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
For CEOs interested in meeting a few VACEOs members and learning how our CEO Roundtables help leaders grow. Sign up now.
Held at VACEOs HQ in Scott’s Addition.
Fall Leaders Conference ’25 – Our Only Public Event!
– September 25, 2025, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Bring your team for an inspiring half-day conference with superstar speaker, Ross Bernstein. Learn the secrets of championship teams, and how to apply them in your business.
Prices increase August 9!
This event is open to the business community and their teams, located at the Jepson Alumni Center at the University of Richmond.
“Intro to VACEOs” Lunch
– October 28, 2025, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
For CEOs interested in meeting a few VACEOs members and learning how our CEO Roundtables help leaders grow. Sign up now.
Held at VACEOs HQ in Scott’s Addition.
Quarterly Luncheon with Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin
– November 19, 2025, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Tom Barkin, President of the Richmond Fed, will join us for our November Quarterly Luncheon – Save the date!
VACEOs Holiday Reception (Richmond)
– December 4, 2025, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Join VACEOs to celebrate the holidays at Bartizan located in Short Pump’s West Broad Village in Richmond. Guest tickets will be available. Save the date!
VACEOs Holiday Reception (Roanoke)
– December 18, 2025, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Join VACEOs to celebrate the holidays at The Stone House at Black Dog Salvage in Roanoke. Guest tickets will be available. Save the date!
Past Events
Hot Topic: “What Every CEO Should Know About Branding” (Charlottesville)
– July 24, 2025, 3:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Join fellow members and sponsors for an insightful session with Kelly O’Keefe, Founding Partner of Brand Federation, as he shares essential branding strategies every CEO should know in today’s competitive marketplace.
Networking happy hour featuring beverages and light hors d’oeuvres following the discussion.