Partner City

Washington, DC

CONNECTED
DIVERSE
CULTURAL

Key Statistics

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Country

United States

Population

700,000

air routes

1,000

official language

English

hotel rooms

33,000+

number of venues

150+

max event capacity

42,000 pax

currency

U.S. Dollar

VISA FREE TRAVEL

40*

max plenary SPACE

52,000 sqf

max Exhibition SPACE

703,000 sqf

About the City

Washington, DC is a destination located on two rivers, the Potomac and the Anacostia. The city features awe-inspiring monuments, memorials, and exceptional event space with views of the city’s iconic landmarks. Constantly evolving, DC thrives and inspires ideas with its distinctive skyline, waterfront neighborhoods, world-class museums, Michelin-starred restaurants, and vibrant performing arts scene.

Differences are celebrated in the nation’s capital. Washington DC’s global community is home to more than 175 embassies, think tanks, and financial institutions. The power of Washington, DC is about making connections and creating purpose-driven events. The city connects you with assets unparalleled to other destinations: experts, policymakers, and leaders within booming sectors such as medical, biotech/pharma, technology, sustainability, and education. The region is home to the headquarters of Amazon, Boeing, and Raytheon Technologies, as well as the World Bank and International Monetary Fund. From local innovation to global leadership, the city offers exclusive knowledge and access to hundreds of international associations and organizations providing a unique advantage for meetings and events.

As the first LEED Platinum city in the world, Washington, DC is dedicated to sustainability. The local government is intent on being the healthiest, greenest, and most livable city in the U.S. starting with its commitment to becoming carbon-neutral by 2045. Considered one of the most walkable cities in the U.S., Washington, DC’s 68 square miles is packed with attractions, green spaces, National Parks, and experiences inviting discovery at every turn. Getting in and around the city is easy with the area’s three international airports with access to downtown hotels and the award-winning Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

Achievements/Awards
Achievements/Awards
  • 2022 – Gold List for Best Destinations in the World – CondeNast Traveler
  • 2022 – Top places to travel in 2022 – Afar Magazine & Business Insider
  • 2023 – Best DMO in the U.S. – Skift
  • 2022 – One of the 2023 World’s Greatest Places – Time
  • First LEED Platinum city in the world
  • The Walter E. Washington Convention Center is the first convention center in the world to earn the WELL Health Safety Rating

Unique Venues in the City

Industries

We focus on these industries

Medical

Technology

Advocacy

Education

Biotech / Pharma

Transportation

Sustainability Facts

A person stands on a wooden walkway, looking up at dense greenery and tall plants inside a large indoor botanical garden in Washington DC.

FACTS:

  • First LEED certified city in the world
  • #1 Park System in the United States
  • The Walter E. Washington Convention Center is the first convention center in the world to earn the WELL Health Safety Rating
  • Number two nationally on the Environmental Protection Agency list for having 498 ENERGY STAR-certified buildings
  • Among the pioneering group of cities and regions participating in the Global Destination Sustainability-Index Assessment
  • Bike-share system has more than 7,000 bikes, 1,000 electric bikes, and more than 700 Capital Bikeshare stations

Explore the city

Things to do

Culture, Attractions, Sights

National Gallery of Art

Wharf

U.S. Capitol

Georgetown

National Arboretum

National Mall

National Air & Space Museum

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