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ACCESS, IDEAS, INNOVATION AND PURPOSE
Take advantage of Washington, DC’s robust offerings to host a seamless event.
"A major benefit of hosting a convention in Washington, DC is the ability to access high profile government agency leaders and their staff , along with the vast network of embassy personnel who can attend and are willing to present. Their participation provides greater value to participants in addition to tremendous networking opportunities. No other city outside of Washington, DC provides such a unique opportunity." - Fanta Aw, Ph.D., CEO and Executive Director at NAFSA: Association of International Educators
"Delegates and leadership embraced being in Washington, DC for the 35th International Papillomavirus Conference. We had 1,782 participants from 105 countries convene for four days at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The delegates enjoyed access to great neighborhoods, hotels and restaurants. DC is close to the National Institutes of Health, the Food and Drug Administration and a growing biotech hub. That all influenced our program, which had more than 90 speakers who shared knowledge and presented new science. Dr. Jill Biden welcomed our delegation. DC’s intellectual capital and access to medical leaders helped the conference translate research into clinical practice and public health to eliminate HPV and related diseases globally." - Yariv Gal-Yam, Director, Client Accounts, Kenes Group, 35th International Papillomavirus Conference & Basic Science, Clinical and Public Health Workshops
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DC offers unmatched access to federal government and policy leaders, helping to establish the nation’s capital as a leader in key industries such as technology, medical, education and more.
1 SUSTAINABILITY
DC has built a path towards greener living and meeting with more LEED-certified buildings than any other city in the U.S. and an accessible environment where every government building is powered by renewable energy.
2 TRANSPORTATION
The nation’s capital has one of the best public transportation networks in the U.S., boasting the third largest subway system by ridership in the U.S., according to the American Public Transportation Association. In addition, the area boasts unparalleled walkability as well as three airports that are all easy to access on public transportation.
3 GOVERNMENT ADVOCACY
As an epicenter of think tanks, lobbying firms and both national and international associations, DC is the advocacy capital of the world. Add value to your meeting’s agenda by tapping into DC’s network of government leaders, members of Congress and policymakers.
4 TECHNOLOGY
Home to a vibrant startup scene in industries ranging from green tech and hospitality to cybersecurity and data, DC offers a powerful entrepreneurial community of founders, investors, mentors and incubators who provide unique insights at business events.
5 BIOTECH & PHARMA
Connect with leading visionaries and innovators in DC’s flourishing life sciences industries, which benefit from high levels of venture capital and grant-funding government agencies, renowned research-driven universities and proximity to key regulatory agencies.
6 EDUCATION
Booming with 20 higher education institutions and brainpower, DC fosters future generations of thought leaders and innovators. Federal lawmakers are shaping education in Washington, DC and the proximity to the U.S. Department of Education and other agencies spurs advocacy and lobbying.
7 MEDICAL
DC is a top-tier city for talent in the life sciences, an area that has seen substantial growth through the pandemic as local companies responded to the global health crisis with research and development for vaccines and therapies. Medical meetings have easy access to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the nation’s top hospitals, adding valuable programming to events.
• Amazon’s second headquarters (HQ2) opened in Arlington, Virginia. The buildings are powered by 100% renewable energy.
• Raytheon Technologies established a global headquarters in the DC area, making it one of the five largest defense companies in the National Capital Region.
• The BioHealth Capital Region, consisting of Maryland, Virginia and DC, is home to 20% of the top influencers worldwide in vaccine development.
• MedImmune is the global biologics research and development arm of AstraZeneca, and its headquarters are located in Gaithersburg, MD.
• The area is home to both the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund.
• DC’s Gallaudet University is the world’s only university designed to be barrier-free for deaf and hard of hearing students.
• American University is the first urban campus in the United States to achieve carbon neutrality.
• The area ranks among the top for startup ecosystems as well as for its life sciences infrastructure. It ranks number four on CBRE’s 2022 technology talent hub.
Best City FOR WOMEN IN TECH - Smart Asset, 2022
Ranked #3 TECH CITY IN AMERICA - Cushman & Wakefield, 2022
38% OF TECH JOBS ARE FILLED BY WOMEN - Smart Asset, 2022
Most Innovative CITY IN THE U.S. - Wallet Hub, 2023
Ranked #2 IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY LIST FOR HAVING 555 ENERGY STAR-CERTIFIED BUILDINGS - 2023
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