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Washington, DC
DC: A great destination for tech-focused meetings

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or those looking to convene in a
veritable tech hub, look no further
than Washington, DC, which has
recently emerged as the nation's innovation
capital. Thanks to its access to talent,
policy experts and regulators, as well as
major investment opportunities, DC has a
competitive edge on other tech cities. But
this isn't good news just for startups, it's also
good news for meeting planners.

Access
Among the highlights is that no other
city matches Washington, DC's level of
access to federal government and tech
policy leaders. In the fast-paced tech
environment, keeping up on standards
can be the difference in securing a round
of funding. Planners can use this to their
advantage by bringing in local thought
leaders to address attendees or impacting
policy by connecting with lawmakers and
regulators on Capitol Hill.
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Local Startups
Learn from local startups. The city is filled
with more than 1,000 of them. Among its
many tech companies, the Washington,
DC region has the highest concentration
of cybersecurity startups and social
entrepreneurs. Tap into this network
of innovation through partnerships or
sponsorships for your event, and learn
how startups are working with the
local DC government to secure funding
and subsidies for minority and women
entrepreneurs.

workforces, which makes it perfect for
recruiting local talent and attracting
potential attendees to your event.

Talent
When it comes to discovering new talent,
Washington, DC delivers. It is the most
educated city in the nation, and the
region also ranks No. 1 in the U.S. for
high-tech employment concentration,
according to data from the Bureau
of Labor Statistics. The metro area is
home to one of the nation's most skilled

Contact Details
Melissa Riley, Vice President Convention
Sales & Services
T: 202-789-7041
E: Melissa.Riley@destinationdc.com
W: Washington.org/meetings


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