
State of Downtown Forum
About The Event
Downtown D.C. is Transforming — Are You Ready for What’s Next?
Join the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) for the annual State Of Downtown Forum, where data meets dynamic discussion in a late-night talk show-style conversation.
On Tuesday, April 22, from 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at Georgetown University Capitol Campus, connect with industry leaders over a networking breakfast then dive into a thought-provoking forum, featuring Mayor Muriel Bowser and prominent voices across the nation. Host Gerren Price, President and CEO of the DowntownDC BID, will guide the conversation as our speakers tackle key trends and explore economic shifts shaping the heart of the nation’s capital. Register to attend HERE.
Speakers
- Mayor Muriel Bowser – Mayor, Washington, D.C.
- Shalom Baranes – Founding Principal, Shalom Baranes Associates
- Crispus Gordon – Vice President of Government Relations and Strategic Affairs, Monumental Sports & Entertainment
- Tracy Hadden Loh – Fellow, Brookings Metro, Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Center for Transformative Placemaking
- Anoop Rustgi – Managing Director, Quadrum Global (Arlo Hotel)
Agenda
- 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast Networking
- 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Event Programming
Details
- Cost: Free.
- Location: Georgetown University Capitol Campus, 125 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
- Metro: Judiciary Square Station (Red line).
From real estate and transportation to urban design and hospitality, nothing is off the table. Take a front-row seat as we unveil the key insights, data, and trends that drive Downtown D.C.’s future. Register NOW!
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