Connect Winter Marketplace 2026

Description

Connect DC is a premier hosted-buyer event designed for the meetings and events industry. It serves as a high-efficiency marketplace where professional meeting planners from corporate, association, specialty, and sports sectors meet with suppliers, including hotels, CVBs, and technology providers. The event is characterized by its signature one-on-one appointment format, supplemented by high-level keynote speakers, educational tracks, and extensive networking opportunities designed to foster long-term business relationships and industry innovation.

Exhibits

Exhibitors include global hotel brands, convention centers, destination marketing organizations (DMOs), technology providers, and event service suppliers.

Activities

Pre-scheduled one-on-one business appointments, networking receptions, industry-specific roundtables, and professional development workshops.

Speakers

Industry thought leaders, motivational keynote speakers, and subject matter experts covering event tech, marketing, and strategic planning.

Demos

Showcases of the latest event management software, interactive floor plan tools, and sustainable meeting solutions on the trade show floor.

Accessibility

Located in Washington, D.C., the event is accessible via Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International (IAD), or BWI. The city is well-served by the WMATA Metrorail system and Amtrak to Union Station.

Exhibitor Count

500

Expected Attendance

2500

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