Connected Capital ACCESS • IDEAS • INNOVATION Washington, DC is a top city for social entrepreneurs, the most educated city in the U.S. and the site of unmatched access to federal government and policy leaders. These factors and more have helped establish the nation’s capital as a leader in key industries. TECHNOLOGY Home to a vibrant startup scene for industries including green tech, hospitality, cybersecurity and data, DC offers a powerful entrepreneurial community of founders, investors, mentors and incubators. Connected Capital BIOTECH & PHARMA Connect with leading visionaries and innovators in DC’s flourishing life sciences industries, which benefit from easy access to venture capital, government grants, renowned research-driven universities and proximity to key regulatory agencies. EDUCATION With its educated workforce, commitment to lifelong learning and industry associations, the DC region is booming with brainpower, fostering the next generation of thought leaders and innovators. Federal policymakers are shaping the future of education in the city. MEDICAL Medical thought leaders, decision-makers and stakeholders constitute the industry landscape in DC. Medical sector meeting organizers have easy access to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the nation’s top hospitals, whose leaders can offer insights at events. how we rank For women in tech — SmartAsset #1 Leading in the Industry 21 higher education institutions Highest paying region for biological scientists in funding provided by NIH for research across the medical field $30B explore more washington.org/meetings for earth and space scientists to connect not only with their disciplinary communities at the meeting, but also the larger global science policy community located in the DC region.” – Lauren Parr, Vice President, Meetings at American Geophysical Union washington , dc provides a terrific opportunity 22 | EVENT PLANNING GUIDE
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