News Category: Events

2023 WDCEP Annual Meeting

Thank you for attending WDCEP’s 2023 Annual Meeting! The Washington DC Economic Partnership’s Annual Meeting is the highlight of Washington DC’s business community, attracting over 700 leaders, visionaries, and stakeholders to celebrate economic development and highlight the impacts and accomplishments of our city. We heard from a number of incredible guest speakers, including DC Council […]

Written by on April 13, 2023

2022 WDCEP Annual Meeting

April 28, 2022 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Walter E. Washington Convention Center 801 Mount Vernon Place NW, Washington, DC 20001 The Washington DC Economic Partnership’s Annual Meeting attracts over 700 attendees each year, bringing together a variety of leaders, visionaries, and stakeholders, to celebrate economic development achievements, recognize successes and highlight the impacts and accomplishments of […]

Written by on March 11, 2022

Expanded “Build It In DC” Conference Provides Exclusive Insights into How A Digital Transformation Can Deliver Better City Services to Support the District Economy

Conference Offers Inclusive Space for Residents, Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs to Connect and Discover Innovative Resources from Private and Public Sector Leaders WASHINGTON, DC, April 25, 2019 – The Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) and Washington DC Economic Partnership (WDCEP) will co-host the 5th annual “Build It In DC” conference on Tuesday, May […]

Written by on April 25, 2019

District Leaders Announced as 2019 WeDC Ambassadors

Business Leaders, Entrepreneurs, Creatives and Influencers will Represent the Washington, DC as the Capital of Inclusive Innovation throughout the Year at Notable Events and Conferences WASHINGTON, DC (February 14, 2019) – The Washington DC Economic Partnership (WDCEP), in collaboration with the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED), announce today the […]

Written by on February 14, 2019

Apply to Become a WeDC Ambassador at SXSW

This year the WDCEP will again lead a delegation of Ambassadors to SXSW in Austin. To build on the success of the 2017 WeDC Ambassador program, we are seeking nominations for this year’s cohort of Ambassadors. The WeDC Ambassadors play an important role at SXSW, engaging with leaders and influencers from around the world on […]

Written by on January 9, 2018

David Rubenstein to Speak at the Washington DC Economic Partnership’s 2017 Annual Meeting and ECON Showcase on December 12

November 30, 2017 (Washington, D.C.) – The Washington DC Economic Partnership (WDCEP) is proud to announce their featured speaker at its 2017 Annual Meeting and ECON Showcase, WDCEP’s annual luncheon that celebrates Washington, D.C.’s thriving economic ecosystem. David M.Rubenstein, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of The Carlyle Group, will discuss how business, culture and community will continue […]

Written by on November 30, 2017

The Future of Blockchain Technology and Real Estate in DC : An Overview with Leslie Gahagan

Leslie Gahagan of Colliers International, a leading global real estate company, has begun paving the way for the adoption of blockchain technology within the commercial real estate community.  Leslie first discovered blockchain technology after reading a Harvard Business Review Article discussing its use case for securing one’s identity, specifically in the migrant crisis. From there, […]

Written by on November 7, 2017

The 2017 Annual Meeting and ECON Showcase, Keynote Speakers Announced

David Rubenstein to Speak at the Washington DC Economic Partnership’s  2017 Annual Meeting and ECON Showcase on December 12 November 30, 2017 (Washington, D.C.) – The Washington DC Economic Partnership (WDCEP) is proud to announce their featured speaker at its 2017 Annual Meeting and ECON Showcase, WDCEP’s annual luncheon that celebrates Washington, D.C.’s thriving economic […]

Written by on November 5, 2017

3 Big Insights from the Small Business Summit

In mid-September, we had the opportunity to attend the Small Business Summit, organized by the US Chamber of Commerce and MetLife. We were thrilled to witness this four-day event, which engaged top experts, small business leaders, and entrepreneurs in conversations about the future of small business. Seeing this unfold into a huge celebration of small businesses and encouragement of […]

Written by on November 3, 2017