Conferences & trade shows in Washington, DC

149 events · in Washington, DC

  1. ·Washington, DC

    Annual conference on construction risk management and insurance, with sessions on contractor liability, builder's risk, surety and risk transfer, plus a tech showcase.

    Who it's for
    Construction risk managers, insurance brokers, carriers and surety professionals
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    International Risk Management Institute (IRMI)
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Construction & Real Estate
    • Finance & Fintech
    irmi.com ↗
  2. ·Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Washington, DC

    Annual meeting on diabetes technology such as CGM, AI and devices, co-hosted by the ADA and the Diabetes Technology Society for clinicians, scientists and industry.

    Who it's for
    Clinicians, scientists, educators and industry professionals working in diabetes technology
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    American Diabetes Association and Diabetes Technology Society
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Full pass
    • Expired: Early bird (clinician/educator/gov/hospital/university, non-member): $890 until Jul 10, 2026
    • Expired: Regular (clinician/educator/gov/hospital/university, non-member): $1,090 until Oct 26, 2026
    • Current price: On-site (clinician/educator/gov/hospital/university, non-member): $1,390

    Industry non-member rates are higher: $1,770 early bird, $1,970 regular, $2,270 on-site.

    • Healthcare & Life Sciences
    professional.diabetes.org ↗
  3. ·Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Washington, DC

    One-day in-person symposium on deploying open platforms, automation and AI-ready infrastructure in government while keeping security and continuity.

    Who it's for
    Federal, state and local government technology and mission leaders
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    MeriTalk and Red Hat
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Technology & Software
    redhat-govsymposium.com ↗
  4. ·Washington, DC

    Annual meeting and exposition for leaders across the care-at-home continuum, including home health, hospice, palliative care and Medicaid home and community-based services, with pre-conference workshops, keynotes and an exhibit hall.

    Who it's for
    Executives and leaders of home health, hospice, palliative and home care organizations
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    National Alliance for Care at Home
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Healthcare & Life Sciences
    allianceforcareathome.org ↗
  5. ·Washington, DC

    Washington, D.C. stop of Cloudera's EVOLVE 26 series, focused on bringing AI to data across cloud, on-premises and edge environments for government.

    Who it's for
    Public sector data leaders and AI architects
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    Cloudera
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Technology & Software
    cloudera.com ↗
  6. ·Washington, DC

    76th annual meeting of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons on neurosurgical innovation, collaboration and leadership.

    Who it's for
    Neurosurgeons, residents and exhibitors
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    Congress of Neurological Surgeons
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Healthcare & Life Sciences
    cns.org ↗
  7. ·Washington, DC

    Three-day program for club membership and marketing professionals covering member experience, AI in marketing, waitlists and changing demographics, with visits to private clubs around Washington, DC.

    Who it's for
    Club membership and marketing professionals
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    Club Management Association of America (CMAA)
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Full pass
    • Expired: Non-member registration: $1,500 until Oct 19, 2026

    Registration closed Oct 19 at noon ET; late registrations accepted only in limited circumstances.

    • Hospitality & Travel
    cmaa.org ↗
  8. 2026 IGNITE Conference

    Conference · hybrid

    ·Grand Hyatt Washington, Washington, DC

    Two-day IIA conference for emerging internal audit leaders, covering leadership, communication and AI-related risk skills. Offered in person and by livestream.

    Who it's for
    Internal auditors with 3+ years of experience, new audit managers and director-track auditors
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    The Institute of Internal Auditors
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Full pass
    • Current price: In-person: $1,550

    Virtual livestream pass $1,150 USD; member discounts apply after sign-in.

    • General Business
    • Finance & Fintech
    theiia.org ↗
  9. ·AIA Global Campus for Architecture & Design, Washington, DC

    Third annual forum on deploying resilient microgrids at defense installations and critical infrastructure, with military, federal, utility and industry speakers.

    Who it's for
    Defense energy leaders, federal officials, utilities and developers
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    Defense Strategies Institute (DSI Group)
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Aerospace & Defense
    • Energy & Utilities
    microgrids.dsigroup.org ↗
  10. ·Grand Hyatt, Washington, DC

    Two-day conference on federal tax developments, new legislation and IRS updates, with optional workshops on Nov 8.

    Who it's for
    Tax practitioners with individual and business tax experience
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    AICPA
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Full pass
    • Current price: Onsite non-member: $1,875

    Live online is also $1,875.

    • Finance & Fintech
    aicpa-cima.com ↗
  11. ·Nationals Park, Washington, DC

    Two-day, closed-door forum where administration officials, Congress, military leaders and industry discuss defense funding, acquisition and fielding of uncrewed and autonomous systems.

    Who it's for
    Defense leaders, acquisition professionals and uncrewed systems industry executives (US and allied or partner nation citizens)
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    AUVSI
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Full pass
    • Expired: Early bird: $769 until Oct 2, 2026
    • Current price: Standard: $979

    Industry pass, nonmember rates. Registration limited to citizens of the US and allied or partner nations.

    • Aerospace & Defense
    • Technology & Software
    auvsi.org ↗
  12. ·Nationals Park, Washington, DC

    Policy-focused symposium on drone and advanced air mobility regulation, bringing together regulators, lawmakers and aviation industry leaders.

    Who it's for
    Policymakers, regulators and drone and AAM industry professionals
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    AUVSI
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Full pass
    • Expired: Early bird: $769 until Oct 2, 2026
    • Current price: Standard: $979

    Industry pass, nonmember rates.

    • Aerospace & Defense
    • Automotive & Transportation
    auvsi.org ↗
  13. ·Washington, DC

    One-day AdvaMed program for medtech cybersecurity professionals covering FDA premarket expectations, global regulation, liability, health system perspectives and incident response, ending with a networking reception.

    Who it's for
    Medtech cybersecurity experts, engineers, security and IT professionals, risk management leaders and CISOs
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    AdvaMed
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Healthcare & Life Sciences
    • Technology & Software
    advamed.org ↗
  14. ·The Potomac Hotel, Washington, DC

    Milken Institute convening on biomedical innovation, chronic disease, mental health, healthy aging and more.

    Who it's for
    Executives, policymakers, investors, researchers, providers and advocates
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    Milken Institute
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Healthcare & Life Sciences
    milkeninstitute.org ↗
  15. ·Marriott Marquis Washington DC, Washington, DC

    Annual meeting of the North American Rail Shippers Association with railroad executive keynotes, regulatory and trade association perspectives, vendor tables and networking receptions.

    Who it's for
    Rail shippers, railroad executives and rail industry professionals
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    North American Rail Shippers Association (NARS)
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Full pass
    • Expired: Early bird: $600 until Oct 9, 2026
    • Current price: Regular: $650
    • Supply Chain & Logistics
    • Automotive & Transportation
    railshippers.com ↗
  16. ·Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Washington, DC

    One-day forum on defense acquisition under the theme Industry as a Weapon System, covering acquisition strategy, industrial capacity and workforce readiness.

    Who it's for
    Acquisition leaders, contracting professionals and defense industry executives
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    National Contract Management Association
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Aerospace & Defense
    • General Business
    rrbitc.com ↗
  17. ·Marriott Metro Center, Washington, DC

    Fifth annual gathering of in-house manufacturing counsel covering legal and regulatory issues such as tariffs, PFAS, labor and employment, and AI, with CLE-accredited sessions.

    Who it's for
    In-house manufacturing counsel
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    National Association of Manufacturers (NAM Legal Center)
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Full pass
    • Expired: Early bird: $949 until Sep 17, 2026
    • Current price: Standard: $1,049

    Non-member rates; registration reserved for in-house manufacturing counsel.

    • Manufacturing & Industrial
    nam.org ↗
  18. ·Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DC

    The 50th annual conference of AMERSA, with an optional pre-conference workshop on November 11.

    Who it's for
    Health professionals working in substance use treatment and education
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    AMERSA
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Full pass
    • Expired: Early bird: $895 until Aug 31, 2026
    • Current price: Regular: $945

    Non-member rates.

    • Healthcare & Life Sciences
    members.amersa.org ↗
  19. ·Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC

    Society for Neuroscience annual meeting.

    Who it's for
    Neuroscientists
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    Society for Neuroscience
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Healthcare & Life Sciences
    sfn.org ↗
  20. ·The Great Hall, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Washington, DC

    One-day forum on business risk, geopolitical threats and AI-enabled threats for corporate security and risk-intelligence leaders. In 2026 it combines with the I3 Summit.

    Who it's for
    Corporate security chiefs, risk-intelligence professionals, policymakers and innovators
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the Pathfinder Collective
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
  21. ·Venable LLP, 600 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC

    Annual gathering of legal and compliance leaders in direct selling, covering regulation, claims, and independent contractor issues.

    Who it's for
    Legal and compliance leaders in direct selling
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    Direct Selling Association
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Retail & E-commerce
    • General Business
    dsa.org ↗
  22. ·The Mayflower Hotel, Washington, DC

    A one-afternoon look back at the 2026 election cycle with forecasters, pollsters and campaign operatives, including a luncheon with the live reveal of the Top Ops Awards winners and a closing happy hour.

    Who it's for
    Political consultants, campaign strategists, pollsters and operatives
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    American Association of Political Consultants (AAPC)
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Marketing & Sales
    • General Business
    theaapc.swoogo.com ↗
  23. ·Capital Turnaround, Washington, DC

    One-day policy summit in Washington where fintech companies, banks, regulators and policymakers discuss responsible innovation, consumer protection and emerging technology.

    Who it's for
    Fintech and financial services leaders, policymakers and regulators
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    American Fintech Council
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
  24. FedTalks 2026

    Conference

    ·Waldorf Astoria, Washington, DC

    Annual FedScoop gathering of senior government and technology leaders covering federal AI adoption, zero trust and cloud security.

    Who it's for
    Senior government and tech leaders, C-level executives
    Approx. size
    1,000+ attendees
    Organizer
    FedScoop
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Technology & Software
    fedtalks.upgather.com ↗
  25. The Merge 2026

    Conference

    ·Grand Hyatt Washington, Washington, DC

    One-day Washington gathering of automakers, innovators, policymakers and the financial community on how technology, government policy and capital shape the U.S. auto industry.

    Who it's for
    Automotive manufacturers, innovators, policymakers, government officials and the financial community
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    Alliance for Automotive Innovation
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Full pass
    • Expired: Early bird: $445 until Oct 1, 2026
    • Current price: Standard: $545

    Non-member rates; member rate is $99.

    • Automotive & Transportation
    • Finance & Fintech
    autosinnovate.org ↗
  26. ·The Westin DC Downtown, Washington, DC

    One-day summit on defending critical infrastructure against quantum-enabled threats, post-quantum cryptography and AI in grid operations.

    Who it's for
    Government, defense and industry professionals in critical infrastructure and cyber
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    AFCEA Bethesda Chapter
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Full pass
    • Current price: Non-AFCEA member: $320 until Nov 17, 2026
    • Non-AFCEA member (onsite): $370

    AFCEA members $315 (onsite $360); sponsors $315. Current government and active-duty military (not contractors) attend free; press should contact the registrar.

    • Energy & Utilities
    • Technology & Software
    bethesdaevents.afceachapters.org ↗
  27. ·Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Washington, DC

    Anniversary conference on online safety covering AI, age assurance, youth well-being, research and legislation.

    Who it's for
    Government, industry, academia and civil society leaders working on online safety
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    Family Online Safety Institute
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Technology & Software
    • General Business
    fosi.org ↗
  28. ·Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Washington, DC

    Flagship day of panels, keynotes and networking on Arab-U.S. relations, followed by an evening memorial concert.

    Who it's for
    Policymakers, diplomats, business and academic professionals focused on Arab-U.S. relations
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • General Business
    ncusar.org ↗
  29. ·Washington, DC

    The National Industrial Transportation League's Washington policy forum, where freight shippers and transportation stakeholders discuss regulation, legislation and trade policy.

    Who it's for
    Freight shippers, transportation managers and logistics policy professionals
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    National Industrial Transportation League (NITL)
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Supply Chain & Logistics
    • Automotive & Transportation
    nitl.org ↗
  30. ·Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Washington, DC

    NVIDIA's AI conference and expo in Washington, with a keynote, expert sessions, live demos and hands-on workshops on AI and U.S. economic growth.

    Who it's for
    Developers, researchers, industry partners, public sector professionals and policymakers
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    NVIDIA
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Technology & Software
    nvidia.com ↗

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