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From international policy conferences and industry conventions to pop culture festivals, black-tie fundraisers, and even presidential inaugural balls, the Walter E. Washington Convention Center unites locals and visitors from around the world to experience the best of the nation’s capital.
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You can mold all 703,000 square feet of exhibition space inside the convention center into whatever shape you need. Within its two levels and five exhibit halls is a 473,000-square-foot exhibit hall that can be subdivided into three rooms, 198,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, a 52,000-square-foot ballroom and 77 breakout rooms. The space ...
Impressive. Striking. Modern. These are the words to describe the building, which has been recognized by the prestigious American Institute of Architects. The ultra-modern structure features a soaring staircase, towering glass walls and smooth granite floors. Its $6 million public art collection combines sculpture, paintings and photography. With m...
Through its combination of smart building design and sustainability programs, the convention center is a leader in environmental stewardship and environment-first initiatives, which include a color-coded recycling protocol, water efficiency, green product purchasing and more. The building boasts a long list of energy-reducing features, from LED upg...
The Walter E. Washington Convention Center is the largest digital signage network of its kind in any conference facility in the United States with over 200 digital signage displays located throughout the facility. The convention center has significantly expanded its digital signage program adding 12 new LED video walls, a two-story curved video wal...
The past two years have kicked off a series of fresh renovations for the convention center. Upgrades include an interior redesign by architecture firm McKissack & McKissack, new furniture arrangements, unique lighting fixtures, Wi-Fi and USB ports, and an exterior streetscape renovation with new retail and greater live plants to bring nature indoor...
For your event, Aramark is a premier catering option. The award-winning company serves more than 115 million guests annually, using fresh and local ingredients to fuel regional favorites and innovative international cuisine. Choose from popular catering packages to put together creative, custom-themed menus to perfectly complement your event. There...
Welcome to DC’s Center of Influence, the premier venue for hosting influential conferences and events, the World Trade Center Washington, DC offering a powerful forum for international trade promotion and a landmark destination for the community.
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Anchored by the Apple Carnegie Library/DC History Center to the South and Mount Vernon Triangle to the East, the Walter E. Washington Convention Center is home to local cuisines and retail, ongoing capital improvements, and award-winning art & design amenities.
Discover our conference and event space, learning and development opportunities, and culinary excellence, all located just 14 miles from Dulles International Airport and 45 minutes from Washington DC.
Host your next conference, meeting, reception or gala at DC’s premier event venue. Designated as the World Trade Center Washington, DC, the property is a destination for convening influential events and industry leaders from DC and around the world.
3 days ago · From the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and Entertainment & Sports Arena, to our new home for virtual events, GATHER by Events DC, our state-of-the-art venues and dynamic portfolio of events showcase the best of Washington, DC for visitors from across the city and around the world.