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#WeDC FEST
Where Technology + Innovation, Makers + Creatives, & Social Impact Converge
WeDC Fest is a three-day conference for the innovators, entrepreneurs, investors and government leaders who make Washington, DC the nation's Capital of Inclusive Innovation. The event will feature unique programming and networking opportunities to showcase collaboration and innovation in the world’s most powerful global city.
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The WeDC Innovation Marketplace will celebrate and showcase the region's most innovative companies and their products. Join us for interactive demonstrations, while learning about the latest innovations in the tech, creative and social enterprise communities.Wednesday, September 26, 10am - 3pmNational Building MuseumDiscover
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SPEAKERS |
Hear from leaders in the technology + innovation, makers + creatives and social impact communities to gain key insights through a variety of unique programming including panel discussions, interviews, podcasts and more.View Speakers
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Featured Speakers
Over 100 speakers and more than 50 sessions covering three tracks
WeDC Fest features a dynamic line up of local leaders that have made Washington, DC the Capital of Inclusive Innovation. Hear their stories and gain insights over three days of unique programming that showcases collaboration and innovation.
Neil Albert
President + CEO
DowntownDC Business Improvement District
DowntownDC Business Improvement District
Harry Alford
Co-Founder
humble ventures
humble ventures
Phyllis Arthur
Vice President, Infectious Diseases + Diagnostics Policy
Biotechnology Innovation Organization
Biotechnology Innovation Organization
Alex Atkinson
Senior Manager of Corporate Relations
Exelon
Exelon
Shelly Bell
Founder
Black Girl Ventures
Black Girl Ventures
Lauren Biel
Executive Director and Co-Founder
D.C. Greens
D.C. Greens
Melissa Bradley
Managing Director
Project 500
Project 500
Christopher Bradshaw
Executive Director
Dreaming Out Loud, Inc.
Dreaming Out Loud, Inc.
David Brandt
Space Experience Center Manager
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin
Ayannah Buford
CEO + Creative Director
B.Brilliant
B.Brilliant
Ayana Christie
Manager of Incubation
Booz Allen Hamilton Innovation Center
Booz Allen Hamilton Innovation Center
Jake Colvin
Executive Director
Global Innovation Forum
Global Innovation Forum
Dr. Marla Dean
Executive Director/CEO
Bright Beginnings, Inc.
Bright Beginnings, Inc.
Gadi Dechter
Senior Director + DC Public Affairs Head
APCO Worldwide
APCO Worldwide
Laura Delgado Lopez
Environmental Solutions Strategic Account Manager
Harris Corporation
Harris Corporation
Dionna Dorsey
Designer
District of Clothing
District of Clothing
Morgan Fykes
Creator + Storyteller
DCFunemployment
DCFunemployment
Dr. James B Garvin
Chief Scientist, Sciences and Exploration Directorate
NASA Goddard
NASA Goddard
Sonya Gavankar
Director of Public Relations
Newseum
Newseum
Kate Glantz
Marketing Manager, Mid-Atlantic
Lyft
Lyft
Rick Gordon
Director
Inova Strategic Investment Fund
Inova Strategic Investment Fund
C'pher Greshman
Vice President of Communities
SEED SPOT
SEED SPOT
Amy Gyau-Moyer
Program Manager
Community Health and Benefit | D.C. and Suburban Maryland, Kaiser Permanente
Community Health and Benefit | D.C. and Suburban Maryland, Kaiser Permanente
Jon Harsch
Co-Founder + CEO
202works
202works
Deidre Jeffries
Commissioner
DC Commission on Fashion, Arts + Events
DC Commission on Fashion, Arts + Events
Jacqueline Klimas
Defense Reporter
Politico
Politico
Bhavya Lal
Research Staff Member
IDA Science and Technology Policy Institute
IDA Science and Technology Policy Institute
Philippe Lanier
Principal
Eastbanc Inc + Eastbanc Technologies
Eastbanc Inc + Eastbanc Technologies
Earl Lawrence
Director of the UAS Integration Office
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Aviation Administration
Penny Lee
Chief Strategy Officer
1776
1776
Jack McDougle
President & CEO
Greater Washington Board of Trade
Greater Washington Board of Trade
Kenyan McDuffie
Coucilmember
Council of the District of Columbia
Council of the District of Columbia
Jason Miller
Chief Executive Officer
Greater Washington Partnership
Greater Washington Partnership
Michelle Moore
Groundswell
CEO
CEO
Jeanette Pablo
General Counsel & Senior Associate
Energy Futures Initiative
Energy Futures Initiative
Daryl Perkins
Co-Founder + Social Enterprise Developer
Broccoli City Festival
Broccoli City Festival
Emily Rasowsky
Founder
Women in Tech Campaign
Women in Tech Campaign
Jeffrey Richardson
Managing Director
Unlocking Potential Foundation
Unlocking Potential Foundation
Leslie Riegle
AVP of Civil Aviation
Aerospace Industries Association
Aerospace Industries Association
Ann Shikany
State & Federal Policy Advocate, Resilient Communities
Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
David Silver
VP of Civil Aviation
Aerospace Industries Association
Aerospace Industries Association
Frank Slazer
VP of Space Systems
Aerospace Industries Association
Aerospace Industries Association
Eshauna Smith
CEO
Urban Alliance
Urban Alliance
Sunny Sumter
Executive Director
DC Jazz Festival
DC Jazz Festival
Marisa Uchin
VP Policy and Regulatory
Oracle/Opower
Oracle/Opower
Kevin Welsh
Executive Director, Office of Environment & Energy
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Aviation Administration
Deloris Wilson
Head of Strategy + Operations
Beacon DC
Beacon DC
#3
Best tech city in the u.s.
(Cushman & Wakefield, 2017)
Top 10
Global City for Female Entrepreneurs
(The Dell We Cities Index, 2016)
22 Million People
Visited D.C. in 2016
(Destinationdc)
Venues
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National Union Building918 F St NW,
Washington, DC 20004 -
National Building Museum401 F St NW,
Washington, DC 20001 -
Pepco Edison Gallery702 8th St NW,
Washington, DC 20068
National Union Building
918 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004
National Building Museum
401 F St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Pepco Edison Gallery
702 8th St NW, Washington, DC 20068
