CONNECT WITH OUR EXPERTS Destination DC is your first stop in ensuring your event is a success, providing customized, expert advice that covers all the bases, from venue selection and site visits to finding the best speakers and organizing dine arounds. The team provides staffing solutions, too—the “Redcoats” offer a variety of services, from registration assistance to airport greetings. Connect with us today! Tara Miller, International Account Director [email protected] | (202) 789-7062 washington.org/meetings Check out Washington, DC’s Multi-Media Hub AIA CONFERENCE ON ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN Walter E. Washington Convention Center June 5-8, 2024 Attendees: 15,000+ Offsite venues: Open party at the National Portrait Gallery; New Fellows Investiture Ceremony at the Warner Theater; awards gala at the National Building Museum Excursions: 88 city tours, including National Air and Space Museum, DC Central Kitchen and boat tours Organizer notes: The entire convention center was used, including all the meeting rooms, says Robin Preston, managing director, events, Spotlight EVENT The American Institute of Architects, adding, “It’s such a pretty building.… We heard a lot of attendees comment on how nice it was to actually have some natural light.” DMO support: Preston notes that Destination DC was extremely helpful with making personal connections during the planning process and advocating for venues that aligned with their requirements. “They took the time to know our group, to know what we were looking for, so they weren’t just providing venues that are on your standard list of venues.” National Building Museum
