74 Best District of Columbia Events Startups – The Future of Events

October 11, 2021

This article showcases our top picks for the best District of Columbia based Events companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Events industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.

We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.

We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:

  • Innovation
    • Innovative ideas
    • Innovative route to market
    • Innovative product
  • Growth
    • Exceptional growth
    • Exceptional growth strategy
  • Management
  • Societal impact
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Top District of Columbia Events Startups

Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.

Polygon

Polygon

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Polygon is a video game website founded in partnership with Vox Media.

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National Gallery of Art

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The mission of the National Gallery of Art is preserve, collect, exhibit, and foster understanding of works of art.

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Goodshuffle

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Goodshuffle is modernizing the event rental industry through a marketplace for online booking & SaaS platform to streamline operations.

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nvite

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nvite is an attendee-focused, online event ticketing and registration platform that helps easily organize and manage events.

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AARP

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AARP is leading a revolution in the way people view and live life after 50.

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Hotmail

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HotMail is a web-based email service.

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Bloompop

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Bloompop is a B2B floral startup that makes beautiful, artisan flowers accessible direct from local florists.

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Phoenix Filming

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Using Drones to Film Sporting Events

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U.S. News & World Report

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U.S. News & World Report is an American media company that publishes consumer advice, rankings, and analysis.

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Knowland Group

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Knowland offers group data analysis to power better business decisions and drive revenue in the global meeting and event industry.

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EventKloud

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Event Marketing & Advertising Automation

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Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Center for Strategic and International Studies is a non-profit organization conducting research, analysis and develops policy initiatives.

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OpenWater

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Awards Software, Contests, Abstracts, and Conferences

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NCTA – The Internet & Television Association

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NCTA – The Internet & Television Association is the principal trade association for the U.S. cable industry, representing cable operators.

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Showcare Event Solutions

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Showcare Event Solutions is a full-service provider of integrated event registration, and an event planner in Montreal, Québec.

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Ecofy

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Ecofy is creating a complete eco-system for impact companies in the cannabis, wellness, health and sustainability industries.

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EventsDC

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Attracts and promotes events in DC, especially pertaining to conventions, sports, entertainment, and cultural events.

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National Association for Surface Finishing

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National Association for Surface Finishing is a non-profit organization that focuses on education and advocacy initiatives.

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Washington Management Group

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The Washington Management Group specializes in the General Services Administration (GSA) and Veterans’ Affairs (VA) Multiple Award

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Celebrate Express

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CelebrateExpress.com has all the party supplies you need, all in one place, all year long.

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Global Situation Room

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Global Situation Room is a consulting firm built on the experience of former American ambassadors and senior government officials.

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The Weekly Standard

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The Weekly Standard is an American neoconservative opinion magazine published 48 times per year.

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Linktank

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Linktank is an online resource for fostering knowledge and connections locally.

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Stars and Stripes

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Stars and Stripes is an online platform that provides independent news and information the U.S. military community.

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Phillips Collection Museum of Modern Art

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Phillips Collection Museum of Modern Art provides museum history, collection overview with photos and descriptions, programs and events.

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Eventida

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It’s 2021, and we’ve rebranded our company! Subscribe to the Backstage Pass at http://eepurl.com/dE8UsD

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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation

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ITIF is a think tank focusing on the intersection of technological innovation and public policy.

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Arabia Foundation

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The Arabia Foundation is a nonprofit think tank in Washington D.C that provides insight into social and economic changes in the Middle East.

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Global DMC Partners

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Global DMC Partners is a global network of hand picked destination management companies.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy is a print and online magazine that offers the philanthropic community with news, jobs, and ideas.

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Night Life Agency DC

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Event Planning, Marketing & Promotions

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Sponto

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Sponto, a mobile location-based social networking platform, helps college students publish and detect parties and other events in real time.

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The Kitsap Sun

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The Kitsap Sun is a newspapers company offering news, sports, and business information in the Kitsap Peninsula.

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The Hamilton Project

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The Hamilton Project offers a strategic vision and produces policy proposals on how to create a growing economy that benefits Americans.

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EventStir

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EventStir is crowdfunding for events. Organizing an event is hard, promoting is even harder.

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International Spy Museum

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International Spy Museum is a museum in honour of world events and global history.

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Nerd Nite

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Nerd Nite is a monthly event held in a bar where a topic of personal interest is discussed upon.

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GEN Moldova

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GEN Moldova is a year-round platform of programs and initiatives aimed at creating one global entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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Fosterly

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Fosterly’s mission is to support collaborative entrepreneurship and the growth of new organizations.

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Netwalking

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Reinventing the way we hold meetings in order to boost our mental and physical health — by walking.

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Amazing Race Timing

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Amazing Race Timing offers a full range of race timing services for running races, multi-sport events, endurance events, and cycling events.

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AwesomeSeating

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Buy online ticket at lowest rate

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Pelonkey

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Protect & Promote Entertainment Industry

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Offline Society

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Skip the swiping by building your guestlist for unique, curated events – offline.

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West Coast Entertainment

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West Coast Entertainment has been offering comprehensive event planning and coordination services for corporate, private parties, and more.

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Association of Performing Arts Presenters

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APAP is dedicated to developing and supporting a robust performing arts industry and the professionals who work within it.

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Events Industry Council

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Events Industry Council is a non-profit organization for meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry.

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Chic Capital

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CHiC is the next step in the sharing economy for small businesses.

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Datelytics

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Datelytics gathers events and daily deals for singles to meet up.

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Fortique

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Online marketplace for creative services

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Lucie

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AI-powered Slack for wedding planning.

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Tech@State

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Connecting technologists to targeted goals of the U.S. diplomacy and development agenda via networking events that combine physical.

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U.S. Capital Historical Society

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U.S. Capital Historical Society The Society produces symposia, lectures and events.

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New Organizing Institute

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New Organizing Institute is a provider of digital and technology training for progressive political organizations.

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EventKickstart

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EventKickstart is a revolutionary service that connects people planning events with event vendors.

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DC Startup Week

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DC Startup Week is a startup community that focuses on technology, design, social entrepreneurship, and business.

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My Event Nation

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My Event Nation is a ticketing and event registration platform that empowers event creators across the United States.

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MoKi Media

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MoKi Media is a full-service, boutique publication relations, marketing and events firm.

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TRIPBAR & COMPANY

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Experience marketplace with SaaS tools

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LAI Live

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LAI Live designs, produces, and manages live events of all sizes.

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TappedIn

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TappedIn offers a platform that enables people to connect with the right people during events and conferences.

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Koeppen Elliott & Associates

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Koeppen Elliott & Associates specializes in trade event management, project finance, meetings and conferences.

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Techcon

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TechCon provides audiovisual and meeting management solutions for the events and convention industry.

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BlissInvite

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Mailing wedding invitation simplified.

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Magnum Entertainment Group

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Magnum entertainment group is a full-service entertainment event planning firm headquartered in washington.

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Venyou

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Venyou is an events marketplace that allows users to host events in residential properties.

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Precision Meetings & Events

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Precision Meetings & Events specializes in creating and designing high-quality event experiences for customers.

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Megaphone Strategies

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Megaphone Strategies is a social justice media relations firm.

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British American Business Association

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British-American Business Association is the premier business forum for british and american companies, organization.

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Washington Dossier

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Society Magazine for Washington D.C.

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Event Emissary

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Event Emissary has handled logistics in conjunction with three Presidential inaugurations and managed the logistics.

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Cibellis Solutions

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Cibellis Solutions is an all-service virtual and in-person events, marcom, and content marketing consultancy.

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Washington Financial Aid Association

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Washington Financial Aid Association is a professional membership organization of individuals whose aim is to promote higher education.

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