Events DC

🎉 Celebrating Excellence: Chris Gardner - September 2025 Employee of the Month Congratulations to Christopher Gardner, Senior Event Manager in the Convention Management department for being awarded Events DC’s Employee of the Month for September! From coordinating large-scale conventions to ensuring every detail exceeds expectations, Chris consistently goes above and beyond to make every moment memorable for our clients and guests. Thank you, Chris, for your commitment to excellence and for helping make the Walter E. Washington Convention Center a premier event destination for conventions and meetings. 🏛️ We are proud to celebrate Chris' achievements and the passion he brings every day. 🌟 #EventsDC #EmployeeSpotlight #ConventionManagement #WalterEWashingtonConventionCenter

#DestinationDC welcomes the American Dental Association's SmileCon 2025 to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center! 👋 Outside of SmileCon, we encourage attendees to explore #WashingtonDC – visit washington.org for #Only1DC inspiration and experiences. 👉 Find things to do this week: https://lnkd.in/g7Dvf6dW 👉 Find things to do in October: https://lnkd.in/e6XjtGrN 👉 Find 100+ free things to do: https://bit.ly/2NGg0I9

Bringing a taste of the District to the Big Easy ⚜️ In a celebration of culture, flavor and community, Events DC was thrilled to partner with this year's National Fried Chicken Festival in New Orleans to promote Washington, DC. Our onsite activation shared what makes the District a hub for world-class events, experiences and hospitality. This opportunity aligned with Events DC's objective to expand our brand reach and increase exposure for the District of Columbia within national markets. Thank you to our Washington, DC partners that supported this initiative including Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington, The Krewe of Pyros Foundation, Inc., Roaming Rooster and Capital City. #FCF2025 #NewOrleans #WashingtonDC

Events DC was proud to once again serve as the host city for the Association of the United States Army - AUSA Annual Meeting. 🎖️ We welcomed over 35,000 attendees and more than 750 exhibitors from around the world to our nation’s capital. The event brought together military leaders, industry partners and defense professionals in support of the US Army. This year, AUSA celebrated the 250th Anniversary of the US Army, marking a historic milestone in service, leadership and commitment to our country. It is also a special year for AUSA itself, as the organization commemorates 75 years of supporting the Army and its people. From iconic landmarks to world-class hospitality, Washington, DC and the #WalterEWashingtonConventionCenter were honored to provide the backdrop for the nation’s largest defense gathering. #AUSA2025 #USArmy #WashingtonDC #EventsDC

#DestinationDC welcomes the Association of the United States Army - AUSA's Annual Meeting & Exposition to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center! 👋 Outside of AUSA, we encourage attendees to explore #WashingtonDC – visit washington.org for #Only1DC inspiration and experiences. 👉 Find things to do this week: https://lnkd.in/g7Dvf6dW 👉 Find things to do in October: https://lnkd.in/e6XjtGrN 👉 Find 100+ free things to do: https://bit.ly/2NGg0I9

Congratulations to Events DC President and CEO Angie M. Gates! 🎉

Hometown pride for one of DC's youngest NASCAR stars 🏎️ Events DC is proud to sponsor Washington, DC native Motorsports racing driver Rajah Kirby Caruth. Our partnership with Rajah reflects Events DC’s commitment to supporting homegrown sports talent. Today was a special day with the presentation of a commemorative helmet for Events DC President and CEO Angie M. Gates and Executive Vice President Dr. Steven G. Johnson at the #WalterEWashingtonConventionCenter. As Rajah continues to make history on the national stage, Events DC is honored to stand behind him — cheering on one of the District's own and celebrating the power of sports. #NASCAR #SportsCapital #WashingtonDC

🎉 Celebrating Excellence: Gloria Lawlah-Walker - August 2025 Employee of the Month Please join us in recognizing Gloria Lawlah-Walker, Change Management Project Manager in the Office of the President, CEO, as Events DC’s Employee of the Month for August! Gloria plays a key role in guiding our teams through organizational transformation. She strives to help departments adapt, align and thrive as Events DC continues to expand. From rolling out new systems to improving communication, Gloria ensures new initiatives and rollouts are met with clarity. We are proud to celebrate Gloria's contributions and the passion she brings to her work every day. Congratulations, Gloria! 🌟 #EventsDC #EmployeeSpotlight #ProjectManagement

JUST IN: 17-time World Champion John Cena will host his final match in Washington, DC! 🤼 The match will headline Saturday Night’s Main Event on Saturday, December 13, at Monumental Sports & Entertainment's Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Following a year-long farewell tour, with stops at WrestleMania® 41 and SummerSlam® along the way, Cena will bring his decorated career – highlighted by 17 World Championships, five U.S. Championship title reigns and two Royal Rumble® victories – to an emphatic close live from the nation’s capital. “Washington, DC is the Sports Capital and the perfect place to honor John Cena’s remarkable legacy,” said Angie M. Gates, President and CEO of Events DC. “We are excited to welcome WWE fans from our city and around the globe to witness an unforgettable final showdown in our nation’s capital. WWE in partnership with Events DC will enhance the fan experience with a host of community-driven initiatives and ancillary events to commemorate Cena’s final match, including a live episode of “Six Feet Under with The Undertaker" at The Howard Theatre. 📰 Read more: https://lnkd.in/eH82BjrV #SportsCapital #WashingtonDC #JohnCena

From Vision to Victory: Amplifying Black Voices 🖤 The 54th annual Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) was held at the #WalterEWashingtonConventionCenter September 24-28. The ALC is the leading public policy convening covering issues impacting African Americans and the global Black community. Leaders, legislators, influencers and citizens converge to discuss critical issues, forge partnerships and promote the political, economic and social advancement of Black communities. Events DC is always honored to host this empowering annual event at the Convention Center. See everyone next year! #ALC54 #CBCF #WashingtonDC