CONNECTED CAPITAL 7 1 2 3 GOVERNMENT ADVOCACY 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 tech, biotech/pharma, education, medical and more. Knowledge Hubs 5 7 6 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. 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. SUSTAINABILITY BIOTECH & PHARMA The nation’s capital has one of the best public transportation networks in the U.S., boasting the second largest subway system by ridership in the U.S., according to Smart Asset. In addition to easy-to-use public transportation, the DC area features everything from accessible airports and unparalleled walkability to innovative developments. TRANSPORTATION Booming with 21 higher education institutions and brainpower, DC fosters future generations of thought leaders and innovators. Federal policy makers are shaping education in Washington, DC and the proximity to the U.S. Department of Education and other agencies spur advocacy and lobbying. EDUCATION 20 4 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, Congress and policy makers. 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. TECHNOLOGY The Washington, DC area is recognized as the second top 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 thought leaders, decision makers, stakeholders and potential delegates comprise the industry landscape. Medical meetings have easy access to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the nation’s top hospitals, adding valuable programming to events. MEDICAL EVENT PLANNING GUIDE
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