Feb. 6, 2025
11:30 a.m.
12:20 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
1:15 p.m.
1:45 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
Event Conclusion program
Networking Reception
Lunch Opening Remarks
Awards
Dessert Networking Reception
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We are grateful to have a strong network of private and public partners who are championing DC as a great place to visit and do business. Together, we will tell our story about why There's Only One DC and ensure we continue to build a vibrant and diverse economic ecosystem here in the District."
Nina Albert Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development
Award Winners
Impact Award
International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis
Lisa Astorga, CMP
Director of Meetings
Connector Award
Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area
Andrew Flagel, PhD President & CEO
Leadership Award
American Veterinary Medical Association and World Veterinary Association
Michael V. Wilson, CMP Director, Convention and Meeting Planning Division, American Veterinary Medical Association
John de Jong, DVM President, World Veterinary Association
DC tech & Venture coalition
ambassador of the year
The Synergos Fund
Michelle Boquiren Urben
Managing and General Partner
Washington DC Economic Partnership
Ambassador of the Year
K&L Gates LLP
Olivia S. Byrne, JD, LLM
Partner
destination DC
Ambassador of the Year
IEEE Microwave Theory and Technology Society
Sco Barker, PhD
General Co-Chair
International Microwave Symposium (IMS) 2024
