WDCEP Annual Meeting 2026

The Washington DC Economic Partnership’s Annual Meeting is the highlight of Washington, DC’s business community, attracting over 600 leaders, visionaries, and stakeholders to celebrate economic development and highlight the impacts and accomplishments of our city.

Thursday, April 2, 2026
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Grand Hyatt Washington
1000 H St NW, Washington, DC 20001

How to Attend

This event is quickly reaching capacity. If you are interested in attending, please email communications@wdcep.com

Chan Park, OpenAI

Chan Park, Head of U.S. & Canada Policy & Partnerships at OpenAI, joins us for a conversation on how AI is creating real economic value and why Washington, DC has a unique advantage in this emerging space.

Park will discuss why OpenAI chose to establish a presence in the District, what the company is building here, and how business leaders can engage and capture value as AI reshapes markets.

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Mayor Muriel Bowser
Deputy Mayor Nina Albert
Chairman Phil Mendelson
Councilmember Matthew Frumin
Derek Ford, WDCEP
Mike O'Hara, Bohler DC
Dipanwita Das, Sorcero
Dr. Nawar Shara, Medstar
Kevin Morgan, WDCEP/DCTAV

SPONSORS

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