JITTI 2024 Annual Rail Symposium - The  Japan International Transport and Tourism Institute (JITTI) hosted the  “ Rail Symposium 2024 ,”  focusing on “Value Creation for a Sustainable Society.” The symposium, held in partnership with the  American Public Transportation Association (APTA) , explored ho... more

A Conversation with H.E. Lilit Makunts - It was a delight to welcome back the Washington Intergovernmental Professionals Group (WIPG) for a conversation and reception with the  Ambassador of Armenia  to the United States , Her Excellency Lilit Makunts . During her remarks, the Ambassador discussed ongoing challen... more

A Conversation with H.E. Hanene Tajouri Bessassi - In mid-May, we had the pleasure of hosting Her Excellency Hanene Tajouri Bessassi, Ambassador of Tunisia to the United States  for our monthly WIPG Ambassador Reception .  Ambassador Bessassi is Tunisia’s first female ambassador to the United States and has had a dist... more

Destination D.C. 2024 Global Marketplace - TCMA teamed up with Destination DC (DDC) to host the  2024 Global Marketplace , a signature program by DDC showcasing international travel trends for both leisure and business to Washington, DC. The event welcomed over 300 professionals from the travel and tourism industry. ... more

49th Annual Embassy Adoption Program - Mini UN - We are proud to continue our tradition of hosting the annual  Washington Performing Arts   and  DC Public Schools'  Embassy Adoption Program .  An experience unique to Washington, DC,  Secretary of the District of Columbia, Kimberley Bassett   discussed how this inno... more

A Conversation with H.E. Radovan Javorčík - In late January of 2024, the World Trade Center, D.C. and the Washington Intergovernmental Professionals Group (WIPG) co-hosted a conversation with the  Ambassador of the Slovak Republic  to the United States ,  His Excellency Radovan Javorčík . During his remarks, the Am... more

WTCDC Hosts the Cherry Blossom Fest 2024 Launch - National Cherry Blossom Festival 2024 Festival Launch & Official Artwork Reveal On November 15, the National Cherry Blossom Festival officials and special guests joined together for the 2024 Festival Launch & Official Artwork Reveal. This occasion not only... more

WTCDC Hosts the Korea Innovation Center, DC - Korea Innovation Center, Washington DC Defy Conference The Defy Conference 2023 welcomed a delegation of 50+ Korean tech startup firms to Washington, DC to participate in a two-day innovation summit. The program showcased a dynamic display of innovative technology... more

WTCDC Hosts the Embassy of Uganda - Embassy of the Republic of Uganda 61st Independence Day  WTCDC was proud to host the 61st Independence Day celebration for the Embassy of the Republic of Uganda. H.E Robie Kakonge, Ambassador of Uganda delivered remarks, highlighting the significant accomplishme... more

WTCDC Hosts JITTI, USA - Japan International Transport and Tourism Institute, USA Civil Aviation Symposium  The 2023 Civil Aviation Symposium themed “Achieving Aviation Sustainability: Challenges and Necessary Cooperation” was held on October 5th by JITTI featuring a number of leading ex... more