Connected Capital
Planning your meeting in Washington, DC will add value & enhance your program.
Washington, DC is a top city for social entrepreneurs, the most educated city in the U.S., and offers unmatched access to federal government and policy leaders. These factors and many more have helped establish the nation’s capital as a leader in key industries such as tech, biotech/pharma, education and medical. Learn why Washington, DC is an industry knowledge hub that will add value and enhance your program.
Don’t just take our word for it, see why major outlets and trade publications consider DC a top destination for your meeting.
Industry Press Coverage
| #1 | City for Women in Tech (SmartAsset) |
| #1 | For high-tech employment (Bureau of Labor Statistics) |
| 1,000+ | Tech startups are located in DC (Business Insider) |
| 170 | Biotech companies located in "DNA Alley" |
| #1 | The DC metro area is the top paying region for biological scientists |
| #1 | Most educated city in the U.S. (U.S. Census) |
| 21 | Higher education institutions are located in the region |
| #8 | For healthcare employees in the U.S. (Bureau of Labor Statistics) |
| $30B+ | In funding provided by NIH for research across the medical field |
"Our DC values and commitment to supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs have made DC a leader in inclusive innovation and technology. With the creation of innovation labs, incentives for tech companies, and initiatives to support women entrepreneurs, DC is now at the forefront of the tech movement."
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