2026 State of Downtown Forum

On Thursday, May 7, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., join the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) for the State of Downtown Forum—where every data point reveals a meaningful story about the transformation of Downtown DC.

Start your day with a breakfast networking reception and connect with industry leaders at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center. Enjoy the light-filled event hall before heading into the auditorium for an engaging program featuring Mayor Muriel Bowser and other prominent voices in the placemaking industry.

From big-picture insights to on-the-ground perspectives, this signature gathering brings together the driving forces behind Downtown DC to unveil the key trends, insights, and data shaping its future.

Mark your calendar—and plan to stay until the very end, when our President & CEO, Gerren Price, invites you to hop on his ride for an exclusive surprise with Mayor Bowser. Curious what it is? REGISTER HERE to save your spot and find out.

Featured Speakers

• Mayor Muriel Bowser – Mayor of Washington, D.C.
• Gerren Price – President & CEO, DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID)
• Mark Simpson – Director of Planning & Economic Development, DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID)
• Ebony P. Walton – Director of Marketing & Communications, DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID)

Agenda

• 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Breakfast and Networking
• 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Event Programming

Whether property owners, business and community leaders, workers, visitors, or future investors, take a front-row seat and reflect on the milestone Downtown DC has accomplished as well as see what’s in store for the upcoming year.

Details

• Location: Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center | 555 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20001
• Metro: Archives Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Station (Green/Yellow lines) via 7th & Pennsylvania Avenue NW Exit

Register TODAY and stay tuned for more updates on the speakers and event program!