DOMESTIC CONVENTION SALES: Promotions, Sales Calls, Trade Shows and Events
The team’s proactive efforts resulted in 103 presentations, virtual client sales calls and in-person meetings throughout the month of June. Highlights include:
- Alzheimer's Association
- Amazon Web Services
- AMC Institute
- American Society of Farm Managers & Rural Appraisers
- American Thoracic Society
- Attended Events
- Concerts in America
- Drug Information Association
- Etherio
- Food Allergy Research & Education
- Freeman
- Government Finance Officers Association
- Lippman Connects
- Maritz
- National Association of Home Builders
- National Association of Realtors
- National Association of School Psychologists
- North American Neuromodulation Society
- Northstar Meeting Group
- Thurgood Marshall College Fund
- United Franchise Group
NorthStar Small and Boutique Meetings (June 1-3, Burlington, VT)
DDC Staff: Kate Anaya
During the conference, DDC staff conducted 25 one-on-one appointments with planners over the course of two days. In addition to these meetings, staff attended two networking receptions, one held at the hotel and another aboard a boat cruise. The team also participated in a group dinner at a spa and resort outside of Burlington, where they spent the evening building relationships and engaging with planners in a more personal environment.
DDC targeted the following customers:
- ACN Meetings and Events
- American Guest
- CMG Carealytics
- Dura Supreme Cabinetry
- Ford Hospitality Services
- Gastaldi USA
- HelmsBriscoe
- Here’s to Travel
- Lamont Associates
- National Lieutenant Governors Association
- Performance Construction
- PGC Basketball
- Philanthropy Southwest
- WayPoint Travel
Professional Convention Management Association Educon (June 1-4, Louisville, KY)
DDC Staff: Bill Adams, Shirley Del Carpio, Katherine Russo, Brandon Murray
With more than 800 business event professionals in attendance, the DDC team maximized every opportunity to showcase Washington, DC as a premier destination for global meetings and events. Through targeted outreach, one-on-one conversations with key decision-makers and participation in hands-on networking experiences, the team reinforced why DC continues to lead in delivering innovative, experience-driven events. From connecting with planners during off-site programming at Churchill Downs to engaging with industry trends like PCMA’s AI announcements including DestinAItor and Spark 2.0, DDC’s efforts highlighted the city’s accessibility, creativity and global appeal.
DDC targeted the following customers:
- Airports Council International
- American Academy of Family Physicians
- American Association for Justice
- American Chemical Society
- American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics
- American Gear Manufacturers Association
- American Physical Therapy Association
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy
- Association for Talent Development
- Association of Corporate Counsel
- Auto Care Association
- National Association of Professional Employer Organizations
- National Automobile Dealers Association
- National Comprehensive Cancer Network
- National Corn Growers Association
- Optica
- Renal Physicians Association
- Smithbucklin
- Society of Gynecologic Oncology
- The Harrington Company
- Water Environment Federation
WorldPride DC Sales Client Event (June 7-8, Washington, DC)
DDC Staff: Melissa Riley, Dianna Waldroup, Morgan Simonet, Brandon Murray
DDC collaborated with Capital Pride Alliance to create an event that welcomed all. We invited customers, partners and supporters to Franklin Park to celebrate and watch the WorldPride parade that included nearly 300 groups of floats, vehicles and walkers. Everyone enjoyed the face painting, photo booths, musical performances and more at this family-friendly event.
DDC targeted the following customers:
- AGC of America
- Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity
- American Chemical Society
- American Psychological Association
- American Retirement Association
- American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
- American Society of Hematology
- IMN Solutions
- International Franchise Association
- National Association of Manufacturers
- National Industries for the Blind
- Northrop Grumman
- Retail Industry Leaders Association
- Scoop News Group
- Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine
- Truck Renting and Leasing Association
Cvent Connect (June 9-12, San Antonio, TX)
DDC Staff: Derrick Collins
DDC staff had a highly productive week connecting with planners across a variety of industries. The team generated over 15 strong leads and built meaningful relationships with organizations that currently host – or are considering hosting – meetings in DC.
DDC targeted the following customers:
- American Municipal Power, Inc.
- ClassLink
- Independent College Bookstore Association
- National Fire Sprinkler Association
- Special Olympics
Meeting Professionals International New Jersey Golf Outing (June 10, Hamburg, NJ)
DDC Staff: John Sklencar
This signature golf event returned for its 27th year, and the first at a new location and new course: Stanton Ridge Golf and Country Club. For the past 26 years, our MPI New Jersey Chapter Golf Event has been a premier networking event that brings together members of the hospitality community and takes business out of the office and onto the golf course. DDC sponsors a hole on the course.
DDC targeted the following customers:
- Capital One
- HelmsBriscoe
- Latham & Watkins
- Oliver Wyman
Association Forum Honors Gala (June 11, Chicago, IL)
DDC Staff: Kate Anaya
DDC hosted four planners at the Gala – an evening dedicated to recognizing outstanding association professionals. The event featured a pre-Gala networking reception followed by the award ceremony, with additional networking opportunities afterward.
DDC targeted the following customers:
- Academy of General Dentistry
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- American College of Surgeons
- Association Forum
- SmithBucklin
Meeting Professionals International WEC (June 17-19, St. Louis, MO)
DDC Staff: Bill Adams, John Sklencar
This annual program empowers participants with the knowledge, connections and inspiration needed to drive the future of meetings and events. DDC attended and participated in their hosted buyer program.
DDC targeted the following customers:
- American Psychological Association
- Association of Educational Services Agencies
- Bishop-McCann
- Building Plastics, Inc.
Council of Engineering and Scientific Society Executives (CESSE) Accesse (June 23-25, Philadelphia, PA)
DDC Staff: John Sklencar
ACCESSE is a unique conference that combines leadership development, peer-to-peer connections and content expertise in managing science, technology, engineering and math societies. As a trusted space for STEM society professionals, the event provides fresh perspectives and innovative ideas intended to develop leadership and management skills. DDC sponsored the CESSE Board Dinner on the first night of the conference.
DDC targeted the following customers:
- Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences
- The Electrochemical Society
Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals Education Forum (June 23-25, Bluffton, SC)
DDC Staff: Bill Adams
This year’s FICP Education Forum brought together 84 meeting professionals representing 56 companies, along with an impressive 133 hospitality partners. The event officially surpassed their standout 2017 forum, marking a new milestone for attendance and engagement.
Maritz Elevate (June 23-26, Chula Vista, CA)
DDC Staff: Brandon Murray
DDC participated in this Maritz-sponsored, client-focused educational event, which brought together 120 clients, 80 Maritz team members and supplier partners. The forum offered a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, foster collaboration and strengthen relationships in a dynamic and engaging environment.
DDC targeted the following customers:
- Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy
- American Association of Physicists in Medicine
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
- Otakon
HelmsBriscoe ABC (June 28-30, Toronto, Canada)
DDC Staff: Kate Anaya, Derrick Collins
DDC staff connected with 30+ HelmsBriscoe associates representing accounts with needs ranging from 15 to 1,000+ peak rooms. The team highlighted DC’s latest hotel renovations, new openings and exciting attractions, and shared the ways we support planners during site visits. We are looking forward to following up this week to build on those conversations and continue strengthening DC’s presence. Always a bonus to see our hotel partners from Royal Sonesta Capitol Hill, Royal Sonesta Dupont, The Dupont Circle Hotel and Hotel Washington. DC showed up strong!
Definite Site Visits
Global Business Travel Association (June 10-11, 2025)
- 48 peak rooms, 111 total rooms, 115 attendees
- Multiple venues
American Society for Cataract & Refractive Surgery (April 9-12, 2026)
- 6,000 peak rooms, 26,940 total rooms, 12,000 attendees
- Walter E. Washington Convention Center and multiple venues
Tentative Site Visits
National Shooting Sports Foundation, Inc. (Oct. 5-6, 2025)
- 65 peak rooms, 110 total rooms, 100 attendees
- Multiple venues
Medinformatix (Aug. 11-12, 2026)
- 150 peak rooms, 510 total rooms, 175 attendees
- Multiple venues
Economic Policy Institute (Sept. 23-24, 2026)
- 220 peak rooms, 460 total rooms, 375 attendees
- Multiple venues
National Shooting Sports Foundation, Inc. (April 6, 2027)
- 32 peak rooms, 53 total rooms, 40 attendees
- Multiple venues
Gartner (June 9-11, 2030; June 8-10, 2031; May 23-25, 2032; June 12-14, 2033)
- 5,000 peak rooms per year, 17,100 total rooms per year, 8,000 attendees per year
- Walter E. Washington Convention Center and multiple venues
GLOBAL CONVENTION SALES: Sales Calls, Bid Development, Strategic Programming, Familiarization Tours, Site Visits and Tradeshows
With a continued focus on proactive client outreach, personalized touchpoints and international bid development, the team engaged prospective accounts and tentative leads throughout the month of June. Highlights included:
- American Association for Cancer Research
- American Geophysical Union
- Bennett Jones
- Elsevier
- IEEE Oceans Engineering Society
- IEEE Signal Processing Society
- Informa Connect
- International Airlines Technical Pool
- International Society for Stem Cell Research
- International Society of Hypertension
- International Society of Surgery
- International Trademark Association
- International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease
- International Union of Architects
- International Union of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology
- Megacampus Summit
- ProConvenciones
- PromoEventos
- Sandoz International
- Travel Depot Colombia
- TravelPro
- World Association for Psychosocial Rehabilitation
The Meeting Show (June 25-26, London, United Kingdom)
DDC Staff: Emma Stubblefield, Heidi Williams
DDC exhibited within the USA Pavilion at The Meetings Show, the UK’s premier tradeshow for the meetings and events industry. The expo delivered enriching content sessions and the opportunity to hold one-to-one business meetings with corporate, agency and association planners in both pre-booked and ad-hoc formats.
DDC targeted the following customers:
- AdaCore
- Association of Bulk Terminals Operators
- BluePrint Partners
- Domain Summit Ltd
- Fresh Group
- FUEL
- JLL
- Life Science Networks Ltd
- NFU Mutual, Ashford, Tenterden and Whitfield
- Powwow Events
- Precise Events International
- Transformative Media
- World Nuclear Transport Institute
- WXO - World Experience Organization
Associations World Congress (June 29 – July 1, Hamburg, Germany)
DDC Staff: Emma Stubblefield
Organized by the Association of Association Executives, AWC is Europe's leading conference for international association executives. DDC’s presence at AWC was a vital opportunity for networking, addressing challenges and generating valuable connections for future conference opportunities. DDC also co-sponsored a client dinner, along with BestCities Global Alliance destination partners.
DDC targeted the following customers:
- Business Continuity Institute
- IFFO Marine Ingredients Organisation
- Institute of Translation and Interpreting
- International Bar Association World Heart Federation
- International Union of Immunological Societies
- Operation Research Society
- Turnaround Management Association
- World Administrators Alliance
Tentative Site Visits
Clarion Events (Jan. 27-28, 2026)
- 50 peak rooms, 100 total rooms, 800 attendees
- Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Upcoming Activities:
Domestic Convention Sales
- Destinations International Annual Meeting (July 9-11, Chicago, IL)
- Atlanta Sales Mission (July 14-15, Atlanta, GA)
- AMC Institute Engaged (July 21-22, Savannah, GA)
- Meeting Professionals International Greater New York Reception, Golf Outing + New York City Sales Mission (July 24, New York, NY)
- Corporate Event Marketers Association (CEMA) Summit (July 27-29, Austin, TX)
- ConferenceDirect CDX 2025 (July 29 – Aug. 1, Las Vegas, NV)
Global Convention Sales
- United Kingdom Sales Mission (July 21-25, multiple cities, United Kingdom)
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Convene (July 31 – Aug. 1, Lisbon, Portugal)
- Canadian Meetings + Events Expo (Aug. 12-13, Toronto, Canada)
- IBTM Americas (Aug. 20-21, Mexico City, Mexico)
- Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) Convening EMEA (Oct. 15-17, Rotterdam, Netherlands)
Check out the full Destination DC Member News to learn more about what's going on this month.
