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Join #WeDC at SXSW

From March 11-14, we’re packing up the best of Washington DC tech, business and culture and heading to Austin for SXSW. Experience the #WeDC House for all the ways you can work, live, and play in the District.

Welcome to Washington, DC

The Capital of Inclusive Innovation

Washington DC is committed to becoming the number one city for inclusive innovation. This means that we are focused on providing access, opportunity and resources to people, companies and organizations in a way that aligns with their values. That’s why the Washington DC Economic Partnership has joined with the Executive Office of the Mayor and Events DC to bring you programming and entertainment that showcase our version of inclusive innovation across all sectors.

Come check out the #WeDC House while at SXSW 2017 to learn more about the people and ideas that make our city great.

#WeDC Events at SXSW

  • No. 2 on the list for best cities for tech jobs

    (Forbes)

  • #2 U.S. City for Buisness

    (Marketwatch 2017)

  • Top 5 Best Places to Live in the U.S.

    (U.S. News & World Report 2017)

  • #1 City for Women in Tech

    (Smart Asset 2018)

  • #1 Most Innovative State

    (WalletHub 2017)

  • Top 10 Global Cities for Women Entrepreneurs

    (Dell 2017)

  • The First LEED Platinum City in the World

    (U.S. Green Building Council 2017)

  • Second Most Educated City in America

    (WalletHub 2017)

  • #1 State Economy

    (Buisness Insider 2018)

  • "There's really nothing like being in a different city yet completely surrounded by the DC energy that you know and love so much. The #WeDC House brought the best of DC to Austin in every facet. The House was filled with so many familiar faces and that iconic "DC vibe" that it made the rest of the SXSW experience that much better. Mars even met a local DC company at the #WeDC House and closed some business with them a few months later... say whaaaat?!?!"

    - Ryland Greenhouse, CEO Mars on Gravity

  • "We are incredibly proud to be a DC-based business. SXSW gave us a platform to show the world both what WE could do as a company, and what DC can do as an inclusive city of global importance and local sensibilities."

    - Michael Akin, President Link Strategic Partners

  • "Leading the #WeDC Ambassadors at SXSW is truly humbling, and I am privileged to share the experience with such incredible people."

    - Frank V. Taylor, Founder & CEO RESTIN

  • "The #WeDC campaign elevates District businesses at the world's foremost gathering of innovators and technology leaders. The DC community connects before, during and after this event - online and offline - like never before thanks to this campaign. Our standing as a DC-based business is stronger at home and around the country thanks to #WeDC!"

    - Anthony Shop, Co-Founder Social Driver

  • "SXSW was a great opportunity to gain brand exposure for Open Data Nation. The conversations we had at SXSW helped to inform our strategy and thinking about our next moves. The DC house was a great spot to invite potential clients and have informal conversations about being a startup in DC."

    - Carey Anne Nadeau, Founder & CEO of Open Data Nation

  • "Being selected as a SXSW Ambassador was truly an honor. What could be better than being part of a community effort to recreate the diversity, power, color and talent of Washington DC at one of the most exciting festivals in the country?"

    - Beth Flores, Deloitte