Feb 8–11, 2026 1,200+ B2B Attendees
NARUC Winter Policy Summit 2026
Energy & Utility Regulation • The Westin DC Downtown (Washington, DC)
7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
Verified The Westin DC Downtown Trade Show & Convention Schedule
Upcoming Flagship Events at The Westin DC Downtown (2 Major Shows Mapped)
May 12–13, 2026 950+ B2B Attendees
ASAE Marketing, Membership & Communications Conference 2026
Association Management Technology • The Westin DC Downtown (Washington, DC)
7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
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Annual & Rotating Conventions Hosted at The Westin DC Downtown
| Convention / Trade Show | Typical Cycle / Dates | Attendance | Halls & Campus Footprint | 10×10 Booth Benchmark | Dossier / Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NARUC Winter Policy Summit Finance, FinTech & Banking Trade Association & Conference Committee • Finance, FinTech & Banking | 2026-02-08 – 2026-02-11 | 1,200+ B2B Attendees | The Westin DC Downtown Grand Ballroom & General Session Plenary (14,017 sq. ft.) | $38–$49/sf (~$8,200 10×10 Est.) | |
| ASAE Marketing, Membership & Communications Conference Software, Cloud & AI Trade Association & Conference Committee • Software, Cloud & AI | 2026-05-12 – 2026-05-13 | 950+ B2B Attendees | The Westin DC Downtown Executive Breakout Wing (36 Rooms) (11,681 sq. ft.) | $33–$41/sf (~$7,800 10×10 Est.) |
Promoter Site-Selection & Hotel Rate Leverage
12-Month The Westin DC Downtown Compression & Need-Date Matrix
Peak Months: March–May & September–November • Best Value Window: June–August & Mid-December–January
JAN Peak
Q1 Flagship Trade Show Surge
FEB Peak
High Association & Expo Demand
MAR Peak
Peak Spring Convention Window
APR Moderate
Shoulder Openings Late April
MAY Moderate
Strong Late-May Negotiation Leverage
JUN Value
Summer Value Rates Begin
JUL Value
Maximum Room-Block & Space Concessions
AUG Value
High Availability & Value Pricing
SEP Moderate
Fall Season Kickoff
OCT Peak
Peak Q4 Enterprise Congresses
NOV Moderate
Early Nov Busy; Late Nov Value
DEC Value
Mid-December Corporate Value Window
Live Dossier-Grounded Logistics & Rate Concierge
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Dates, credential pickup, exhibiting costs, labor rules, walkable hotels, and client dining.
Washington Union Labor Jurisdiction. Exhibitors may hand-carry small pop-up materials in a single trip without dollies; crated dock freight, forklift drayage, overhead rigging, and electrical distribution route through official facility and show contractors. Walter E. Washington CC Union Rule: One exhibitor may hand-carry personal display materials in a single trip via Mt. Vernon Place main doors (no wheeled carts/dollies); dock freight uses union material handling.
The Westin DC Downtown Exhibitor & Operations Guidelines
The Westin DC Downtown offers 6,436+ convention corridor rooms within a 10-minute walk/skybridge plus 3 vetted corridor steakhouses and full-venue buyouts. Federal FY 2027 GSA Per-Diem for Washington is $189/night lodging and $74/day M&IE.
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