VENUES BUILT FOR BUSINESS DC’s meeting infrastructure is designed to handle everything from board meetings to large-scale conferences with ease. Just steps from the White House, the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center offers 65,000 sq. feet of modern meeting space, including a 595-seat amphitheater. Convene at Hamilton Square spans two full floors, featuring flexible, tech-enabled rooms that accommodate up to 240 guests. On Capitol Hill, the Royal Sonesta features penthouse-level meeting rooms with private terraces and Capitol views. The Conrad Washington, DC adds five sleek, sunlit boardrooms and a rooftop terrace to the mix. The Museum of the Bible ’s Executive Boardroom boasts handcrafted details and floor-to-ceiling windows, creating a polished and private setting. NEIGHBORHOODS WITH CHARACTER For events rooted in local culture, explore U Street and Shaw – home to the Lincoln Theatre and Howard Theatre , historic venues tied to DC’s Black heritage. The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library , designed by Mies van der Rohe, features a flexible Great Hall, rooftop space, an auditorium and rotating local artwork. At Capital Turnaround in Capitol Hill, a former streetcar barn has been transformed into a 982-seat auditorium with full AV capabilities. Nationals Park brings a sports-centric edge with outdoor areas like the Center Field Plaza and Budweiser Terrace, which can accommodate up to 1,700 guests. Audi Field in Buzzard Point offers a stadium setting with 31 suites for breakout sessions. The EagleBank Club is a flexible indoor venue with views of the Anacostia River, ideal for receptions or plenary meetings. j Washington Nationals EVENT PL ANNING GUIDE 26 Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library POV Rooftop
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