DOMESTIC CONVENTION SALES: Promotions, Sales Calls, Trade Shows and Events
The team’s proactive efforts resulted in 52 presentations, virtual client sales calls and in-person meetings throughout the month of August. Highlights include:
- America's Credit Union
- American Association of Physicists in Medicine
- American Chemical Society
- Association & Society Management
- Delta Sigma Theta
- Etherio
- Impact Association Management
- International Society of Pharmacoepidemiology
- Krewe Of Pyros Foundation, Inc.
- McVeigh Global Meetings and Events
- National Homeland Security Association
- Tech Connect
- World Bank Group
STR Hotel Data Conference (Aug. 6-8, Nashville, TN)
DDC Staff: Quincy Li, Emily Ogorzalek
The DDC team came together with industry peers to dive into the most relevant hospitality insights. From emerging trends to key shifts in the market, the team gained actionable strategies and built valuable connections to stay ahead in the industry.
ASAE Annual Meeting & Expo (Aug. 9-12, Los Angeles, CA)
DDC Staff: Dianna Waldroup, Bill Adams, Shirley Del Carpio
At ASAE’s Annual Meeting and Exposition in Los Angeles, DDC brought a taste of the nation’s capital to the show floor with an iconic Ben’s Chili Bowl booth. Alongside partners from Events DC and the Hamilton Hotel, we highlighted what’s new in Washington, DC and reinforced why our city continues to be a top choice for meetings and conventions. DDC also engaged directly with key organizations such as the American Psychiatric Association, the American Society for Microbiology and the American Society of Transplantation, among others.
Chicago Air & Water Show (Aug. 16-17, Chicago, IL)
DDC Staff: Dianna Waldroup, Katherine Russo, Kate Anaya
DDC co-hosted this client event with the Hyatt Global Sales team. This family-friendly event offers a fun, laid-back setting to meet and interact with clients. Over 100 clients attended with their families and checked out our Kids Corner table – filled with goodies for all ages to enjoy.
DDC targeted the following customers:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Alzheimer's Association
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Bar Association
- American Dental Association
- American Society for Clinical Pathology
- American Veterinary Medical Association
- Professional Convention Management Association
Connect Marketplace (Aug. 25-27, Miami, FL)
DDC Staff: Brandon Murray, Katherine Russo, Nick Price, Holly Rattanakone
DDC maximized Connect Marketplace with a full schedule of targeted client appointments designed to strengthen existing partnerships and spark new opportunities. Beyond the one-on-one meetings, DDC hosted a special client event that blended business with casual networking in a memorable setting.
DDC targeted the following customers:
- American Psychological Association
- HPN Global
- Instacart
- International Association of Structural Movers
- Reed & Maka
- Society for Neuro-Oncology
Maritz Activate (Aug. 26-28, Louisville, KY)
DDC Staff: John Sklencar, Kate Anaya
Maritz Activate brings the team together with industry partners to connect through dynamic panel discussions and vital one-on-one meetings – the “family reunion” for their group. DDC attends two different Maritz programs; this one specifically focuses on the Maritz team.
DDC targeted the following customers:
- Microsoft
- National Cattlemen's Beef Association
- Optica Society
- Points of Light
- Society for Science
Washington Nationals Client Event (Aug. 29, Washington, DC)
DDC Staff: Dianna Waldroup, Stephanie Adams
DDC hosted clients for a unique evening at Nationals Park, combining the excitement of the game with intentional opportunities to connect. A post-game concert capped off the night, leaving clients with both stronger connections and a memorable shared experience.
DDC targeted the following customers:
- Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
- National Industries for the Blind
- Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine
Definite Site Visits
Otakon (Aug. 7-9, 2025)
- 4,300 peak rooms, 14,515 total rooms, 30,000 attendees
- Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Tentative Site Visits
Haitian Medical Association Abroad (June 4-6, 2026)
- 200 peak rooms, 600 total rooms, 800 attendees
- Multiple venues
American Association of Professional Landmen (June 23-24, 2027)
- 350 peak rooms, 908 total rooms, 945 attendees
- 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 August. Highlights included:
- Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine
- American Society for Mechanical Engineers
- Chameleon Live
- Clarion Events
- HelmsBriscoe
- Hyve Group
- IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society
- IEEE Intelligent Transportation Systems Society
- Info-Tech Research Group
- International Council on Systems Engineering
- International Federation of Automatic Control
- International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association
- International Trademark Association
- International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease
- Malachite Management
- Maritz Global Events
- Meeting Encore
- Mitsubishi Power
- Mosaic North America
- Orsted
- Society of Toxicologic Pathology
- SPARGO
- Strategic Site Selection
- Wynford Group
Canadian Meetings + Events Expo (CMEE) (Aug. 12-13, Toronto, Canada)
DDC Staff: Tara Miller, Emma Stubblefield
To maintain visibility in the Canadian business events market, DDC joined CMEE, the country’s largest and longest-running tradeshow for Canadian meeting and event professionals. A cherry blossom-themed booth activation that offered petals of positivity drew strong engagement and reinforced DC’s reputation as a welcoming destination.
DDC targeted the following customers:
- AstraZeneca
- BCD Meetings and Events
- BestBuy Distributors Limited
- BMO Financial Group
- Bond Brand Loyalty
- Creative Group Canada
- Definity Insurance
- Elastic Communications & Events Inc.
- Geotab
- Home Hardware Stores Limited
- Marketplace Events
- MCI Canada
- OpenText
- Prestige Global Meeting Source
- Proof Experiences
- Redstone Agency
- Scotiabank
- Strategic Site Selection
- Sun Life
- TD Bank
- TD Securities
IBTM Americas (Aug. 20-21, Mexico City, Mexico)
DDC Staff: Melissa Riley, Patricia Najar
As one of the largest gatherings of event organizers in Mexico and Latin America, IBTM Americas provided DDC with a key platform to deepen customer connections. DDC held 35 appointments with clients from Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia and the United States. In partnership with AeroMexico, United Airlines and Reed Exhibitions (RX), DDC also hosted four client events that brought together 110 participants and created valuable opportunities to strengthen relationships across the Latin America market.
DDC targeted the following customers:
- Anfitriones Nacionales
- AMEX GBT Mexico
- Bayer
- BCD Meetings & Events
- BTC Americas
- CTS
- Dell Technologies
- Frosh Mexico
- Grupo Over S.A.
- Idée Eventos
- Inspire
- IF&Company
- Mapa Group Travel
- MCI Brazil
- Merck S.A. de C.V.
- OnTempo
- PCO Meetings Mexico
- SAT Mexico
- SBC Travel
- Servimed
- Vilu Travel Designers
Upcoming Activities:
Domestic Convention Sales
- Freeman Golf Classic (Sept. 9, Dulles, VA)
- Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) Philadelphia Education Day & Trade Show (Sept. 10, Philadelphia, PA)
- Hospitality Industry Crab Feast (Sept. 24, Washington, DC)
- American Society of Association Executives Summit Awards (Sept. 25, Washington, DC)
Global Convention Sales
- Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) Convening EMEA (Oct. 15-17, Rotterdam, Netherlands)
- International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) Congress (Nov. 9-12, Porto, Portugal)
- IBTM World (Nov. 18-20, Barcelona, Spain)
Check out the full Destination DC Member News to learn more about what's going on this month.
