Washington, D.C.
The Nation’s Capital
Nicknamed “The Nation’s Capital,” Washington, D.C. is one of the most high-profile event locations in the world — home to federal agencies, global embassies, policy summits, defense contractors, and international associations. With daily conventions, political events, and press-driven productions, D.C. requires AV teams who can perform with accuracy, confidentiality, and technical excellence.
AV Engineers provides experienced audio visual labor, technical staffing, and production support across Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, and Maryland — including Downtown DC, Georgetown, Arlington, Alexandria, National Harbor, Bethesda, and Tysons. Our technicians support government conferences, multi-room association meetings, trade expos, and broadcast-level events with professionalism and control.
Convention Centers & Event Venues
- Walter E. Washington Convention Center — One of the largest and most politically significant convention centers in the U.S.
- Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center (National Harbor) — A massive resort venue ideal for multi-day corporate conferences.
- Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center — Key venue for government summits and global policy events.
- Washington Hilton & Marriott Marquis Washington DC — Central business hotel complexes used heavily for breakout programs.
- Capital One Arena & The Anthem — High-capacity production spaces for entertainment and corporate activations.
- JW Marriott on Pennsylvania Ave. & The Watergate Hotel — Executive-level conference environments for VIP and federal events.
Notable Trade Shows, Conventions & Corporate Events
Washington, D.C. hosts some of the most influential conferences in the world, including:
- AIPAC Policy Conference — One of the largest and most globally recognized political gatherings.
- World Bank & IMF Annual Meetings — International economic and financial leadership conferences.
- ASAE Annual Meeting & Expo (Associations) — Flagship event for professional organizations.
- Washington Auto Show — Large consumer and industry showcase with multi-stage AV.
- HIMSS Regional Healthcare & Medical Data Events — Healthcare technology-focused conferences.
- Defense, Cybersecurity, Aerospace & Government Tech Summits — High-security event environments.
- Smithsonian + National Mall Festival Programs — Large outdoor and heritage-driven productions.
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Boston, MA
Boston is one of the most historic and innovation-driven cities in the United States — and a prime destination for major conventions, corporate conferences, and trade shows.
From world-class universities to booming biotech and finance sectors, Boston’s event scene blends business prestige with high-end production needs.