BUSINESS EVENT STRATEGIST

NEWSLETTER

Winter 2020

Hybrid Meetings Thrive in DC

Located at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, the state-of-the-art Studio 801 is now available to book for hybrid and virtual events. The fully customizable set up offers 19,000 square feet of space for virtual or socially distanced in-person events. Studio 801 is part of Gather by Events DC. Also find virtual studios at venues throughout DC including The LINE hotel, ARTECHOUSE and Convene.

Tour the Walter E. White Washington Convention Center Virtually

Business event strategists can now immediately access simulated 3D tours and floorplans that allow them to explore almost any space within the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, which is operated by Events DC. After a virtual exploration of the facility’s sustainable and state-of-the-art meeting rooms, ballrooms and exhibit halls, clients and guests will get a sense of multiple configurations for their events of all sizes.

Stay Local DC

Destination DC (DDC) is encouraging visitors from the DC region to rediscover their backyard this winter through its Stay Local campaign. Visitors will find free things to do, great deals on hotels, restaurants and attractions, and ideas to maximize DC’s expansive outdoor spaces. There’s also up-to-date information on DC’s reopening status, health and safety measures, and virtual and in-person things to do.

Global Outlook

The Global Association Hubs Partnership is a collaboration between Washington, DC, Brussels, Singapore and Dubai. Global Association Hubs' Martin Sirk was joined by four international association leaders for an online session during #PlanetIMEX in October 2020. The panel discussed both the immediate impact of COVID-19 and outlook on global development plans and priorities, as well as changes to their association's strategic thinking. Read more in Boardroom.

Find Inspiration with the 2021 Event Planning Guide

Washington, DC has the solutions to make your event successful, whether it’s a mix of in-person and virtual, a small gathering with safety measures in place or a larger event spread across several venues. In the guide, you’ll find everything from practical details to cool venues and what’s new in the nation’s capital.

DDC Provides Engaging Virtual Content with Renowned and New Attractions

Elliott L. Ferguson, II, president and CEO of DDC, has led two exciting events recently: one featuring the head of the soon-to-be 175-year-old Smithsonian Institution, and another dedicated to language with the reopened MLK Library and new Planet Word museum. Check out the conversations with Lonnie G. Bunch III of the Smithsonian, as well as Richard Reyes-Gavilan of the DC Public Library and Rebecca Roberts of Planet Word.