Day-long program to bring together scientists, decision-makers, and community partners to discuss opportunities and challenges for flood resilience across the Commonwealth.
Upcoming Events
VASEM White Papers
An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) has reached an inflection point. Thanks to rapid advances over the last decade in computing hardware and software, artificial intelligence is in the process of transforming virtually every field of human endeavor, from medical research and healthcare to manufacturing and marketing.
Technologies for Powering Virginia's Data Centers
A principal challenge facing Loudoun County is sourcing the energy needed to support the construction of a new generation of data centers with the capacity to supply the computational power required by artificial intelligence and other uses.
Charting the Future of AI in Virginia
There have been hundreds of conferences about artificial intelligence over the past decade, but the Virginia Academy took a different approach for the 2025 summit. The focus was not exclusively on the technology. Rather, it was on fostering the creation and dissemination of AI in Virginia in ways that promote economic growth and support the wellbeing of its citizens.
Bridging the Gap – Charting the Future of Sustainable Energy in Virginia
VASEM organized a summit to explore the impact of increased electrification in the Commonwealth. Presentations and discussions were had on building a sustainable tomorrow with the shift towards renewables, advances in generation, transmission, and storage while advancing workforce development opportunities for economic growth and job creation throughout the Commonwealth.
Studies
At the request of policymakers, VASEM has conducted a series of in-depth studies on issues of paramount concern to the Commonwealth.
Strategic Assessments
We identified five promising areas in which the Commonwealth has the fundamental resources and expertise to achieve national prominence.
