Meet in Washington, DC
A leading destination for meetings and conventions of all sizes
A leading destination for meetings and conventions of all sizes
Meet in the nation’s capital, where economics, culture and academics unite. Washington, DC is where great minds gather for meetings in the technology, biotech/pharmaceutical, education and medical sectors as well as sustainability, transportation and government advocacy. Many people think DC starts and ends with the federal government, but the 176-square-kilometre city has so much more to offer. With the sum of major development projects reaching $11.2 billion and 15 hotels with approximately 3,147 new hotel rooms in the pipeline, there is always something new and notable in Washington, DC. Discover the real DC and wow guests with unique venues, vibrant neighbourhoods and a Michelin-starred restaurant scene, in addition to DC’s iconic monuments, memorials and museums.


Contact

- Destination DC
- 901 7th Street NW
- Suite 400
- Washington, DC
- 20001
- U.S.
- Telephone: +1 202-789-7062
- Email: tara@washington.org
- Website: http://washington.org/meetings
- National Languages: English
- Time Zone: Eastern Time
Information
Transport
By Plane: There are three major airports: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is the closest and offers flights from 95-plus destinations, Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is the primary airport with flights from 140-plus destinations and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).
MoreClimate & Weather
DC has a temperate climate and experiences all the seasons: warm summers, cool and sometimes cold winters, and pleasant springs and falls.
Public Holidays
- 01/01/2020, New Year’s Day
- 20/01/2020, Martin Luther King Jr. Day **
- 18/02/2020, George Washington's Birthday
- 16/04/2020, DC Emancipation Day
- 27/05/2020, Memorial Day **
- 04/07/2020, Independence Day
- 07/09/2020, Labor Day **
- 12/10/2020, Columbus Day
- 11/11/2020, Veterans Day
- 26/11/2020, Thanksgiving **
- 25/12/2020, Christmas
Unusual Venues
The nation’s capital is filled with exceptional venues, from 16 free Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo, to historic landmarks, photogenic buildings and tech-friendly settings. Here are some standouts, with many more to be found on washington.org/venues.
MoreVisa Requirements
International visitors who need a visa must apply at an American embassy or consulate. For more information visit travel.state.gov.
MoreTransfers
Find out everything you need to know about how to get to and from the airports closest to Washington, DC.
MoreCorporate Social Responsibility
There are countless CSR opportunities in Washington, DC such as Impact 4 Good, DC Central Kitchen, Bread for the City, National Park Service, Ronald McDonald House and Bright Beginnings. Service opportunities are perfect for your next meeting, event or as a team building activity. From supporting educational initiatives such as literacy to awareness and support of community hunger via food pantry projects, the nation’s capital has a variety of available causes to support.
Activities
You can find all the best things to do right here in DC, from concerts and cultural events to American history, free attractions and so much more.
MoreTeam Building Events
Discover DC’s top destination management companies (DMCs) for your next meeting or event in Washington, DC. A DMC can assist a corporate event or meeting planner as they have extensive knowledge of the DC area. Our local DMCs are prepped to organise and plan any event, whether it be a gala dinner, corporate meeting, incentive group or conference.
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