Every great event begins with a great venue.

Your Event Planning Toolkit

• Planning Tools
  • Convention Center Facts
  • Sales & Booking
  • Licensing Procedures
  • Convention & Event Services Team
  • Event Checklist
  • Entrances & Access
  • Common Areas
  • Exhibit Halls
  • Meeting Rooms & Ballroom
  • Directional Banners & Signs
  • Security Services
  • Badges
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Fire & Safety Guidelines
  • Transportation Services
  • Facility Protection Guidelines
  • Taxes & Permits
  • Guests with Disabilities
  • Tips & Gratuities
  • Resources & Websites

Resources and Websites

Walter E. Washington Convention Center/ WCCA:
www.dcconvention.com

Destination DC:
www.washington.org

Metrorail:
www.metroopensdoors.com

The Circulator:
www.dccirculator.com

District of Columbia Government:
www.dc.gov

District of Columbia Emergency Management Agency:
dcema.dc.gov

Downtown DC BID:
www.downtowndc.org

Convention Industry Council Accepted Practices Exchange Glossary:
glossary.conventionindustry.org