Virginia Economic Review
Our quarterly publication, Virginia Economic Review, provides an insider look at Virginia’s economy, its diverse array of world-class companies, its amazing talent, and its stunning natural beauty, as well as insights from national thought leaders.
Industries of the Future: 5G
Across the wireless industry, 5G — the fifth-generation technology standard for broadband cellular networks, meant to deliver higher data speeds, lower latency, more reliability, and higher capacity — has been not just the next big thing, but a family of next big things.
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Industries of the Future: Unmanned Systems
Unmanned vehicles still seem like advanced technology, but in one form or another, they’ve been making inroads into civilian life for the last 15 years.
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Industries of the Future: Commercial Space
Could space-related businesses represent a $1 trillion industry by 2040, and how much will space tourism fuel the global space economy?
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Industries of the Future: E-Commerce
E-commerce became the lifeblood of retailers and B2B suppliers in 2020, yet the innovation that grew out of this need has disrupted industry norms forever.
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Industries of the Future: Ag Tech
Consumers’ increasing demand for safe, sustainable, locally grown food is driving interest and investment in controlled-environment agriculture (CEA). While much of the production in controlled-environment food production is focused on lettuce, leafy greens, tomatoes, and cucumbers, an increasing…
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Virginia Universities Prepare to Meet Tomorrow's Data Science Needs
The Commonwealth's colleges and universities are working to equip students with the skills that will be required to perform data science-related tasks.
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A Biopharma Moment Decades in the Making
April 7, 2026
A Conversation With John Newby, CEO, Virginia Bio
The Urgency of Building Healthier Communities
April 1, 2026
A Conversation With Pam Cheng, Executive Vice President of Global Operations and IT and Chief Sustainability Officer, AstraZeneca
The History and Future of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing in Virginia
April 1, 2026
A Conversation With Dave Maraldo, Senior Vice President of Human Health Manufacturing Operations, Merck