Missions + Markets #07
Thursday, June 11, 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
Keeping it casual at the new epicenter for dual-use and national security tech in National Innovation Quarter. Come explore the ecosystem hub home to Virtus Innovation Center, VC in DC, and Silicon Valley Defense Group, with coworking and touchdown seats available for all VC in DC members, and priority for Venture Partners.
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DC Start Up & Tech Week- Power of Capital: Access and Harness Your Power
Friday, June 12, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
Capital is the lifeblood of scaling a business, but knowing how, when, and where to access it can feel like a moving target. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to make your startup truly "lender ready," this session is for you. Join us for our next Startup Your Morning in-person workshop, hosted in partnership with Chase Bank.
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DVDC: WORKSHOP: Data Visualization with AI
Monday, June 15, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM EDT
Join the Data Viz DC meetup and the Ballston BID for a hands on workshop to learn how to use AI for Data Visualization and Data Analysis. Bring a laptop and get ready to learn and practice how to use AI to analyze a real local data set and build data visualizations that more effectively communicate information and help accelerate time to understanding.
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GitHub 2.0: The Handoff — Building Together Without Breaking Things
Tuesday, June 16, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM EDT
Learn the fundamentals of collaborative software development in this hands-on GitHub workshop. Participants will practice branching, making changes, and submitting pull requests while working with a partner on a simple web project. By the end, you'll gain experience with the same team workflow used in real-world development environments.
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Vanta Presents: Compliance Declassified
Tuesday, June 16, 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT
Join Vanta and STATION DC for an afternoon focused on building and scaling compliance programs. The event brings together founders, security leaders, and practitioners to share insights on frameworks like SOC 2, FedRAMP, and CMMC through panels and roundtables. It wraps with a networking happy hour, Cocktails & Compliance.
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AI Fundamentals for Job Seekers
Tuesday, June 16, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT
Join Dr. Clyde Clarke, a DC-based data sc
ientist and AI instructor, for a workshop on how AI can support job seekers. You’ll learn what AI can and cannot do in the job search, along with a practical safety and verification checklist. Participants will also leave with two ready-to-use prompt starters for career-related tasks.
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AI Fundamentals - A 4-part series from Computer CORE
Wednesday, June 17, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
This four-part course provides an introduction to artificial intelligence, covering its history, key concepts, and practical applications. Participants will explore AI tools, prompt engineering, ethical considerations, and real-world workflows through hands-on learning. By the end of the series, attendees will have a foundation for using AI effectively in both personal and professional settings.
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Civic Builders: Pitch & Demo Night
Wednesday, June 17, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Civic Builders: Pitch & Demo Night focused on the people building solutions for public problems. The night will feature short pitches and live demos from projects followed by open breakout conversations where attendees can explore ideas and connect with builders.
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Capital Capital 2026
Wednesday, June 17
CapitalCapital 2026 is DCA Live’s flagship annual event bringing together founders, investors, and tech leaders from across the DC startup ecosystem for a full day of networking, panels, and company showcases in Washington, DC. The event will feature keynote speakers, venture capital panels, startup lightning pitches, and discussions on topics including AI, defense tech, and venture funding trends.
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Mastering Storytelling for Personal Brand
Thursday, June 18, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM EDT
Mastering storytelling will make you more relatable, memorable, and persuasive. This workshop will start with the basics of weaving logic, emotion, and insight into a story arc. We'll show how to apply these basics to describing career journeys, pitching products, and writing LinkedIn posts.
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Mall Discussion Walk: How Anthropic, Costco, and Patagonia all build 
incorruptible companies
Sunday, June 21, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT
Join a discussion on a podcast interview featuring entrepreneur and author Eric Ries, best known for The Lean Startup. The conversation explores ideas from his new book, Incorruptible, and examines how organizations can protect what makes them valuable as they grow. Participants are encouraged to watch the interview beforehand and engage in a thoughtful group discussion.
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DEFCOM 5
Tuesday, June 23, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
DEFCOM is a networking event for professionals, founders, investors, and community leaders working in the dual-use and defense technology ecosystem. Attendees will connect with others in the National Capital Region, share ideas, and explore potential collaborations. The evening features networking, lightning pitches, presentations, and discussions on emerging opportunities in the sector.
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Defense Tech DC 016
Tuesday, June 23, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
Connecting innovators, policy makers, government stakeholders, entrepreneurs and technologists working to advance America through national security technologies. Come to connect, enjoy a beverage, and meet others working in defense innovation.
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DC BitDevs #20
Tuesday, June 23, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Join us for BitDevs DC #20, our local Socratic Seminar covering Bitcoin protocol development, security, and governance. This month we'll be discussing Bitcoin bugs, cluster mempool in Core 31.0, Silent Payments adoption, the recent maintainer shakeup, and more. Pizza provided by Strategy.
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Civic Tech DC Project Night
Wednesday, June 24, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Join fellow civic tech enthusiasts for an evening of collaborative problem-solving on projects that address local community challenges. Participants can contribute through research, brainstorming, writing, coding, or data analysis while learning new skills and meeting like-minded people. All experience levels are welcome, and collaboration is encouraged.
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Funders Anonymous: The One With the Medtech Venture Studio
Thursday, June 25, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Funders Anonymous is a networking event for active investors, fund managers, and supporters of the startup ecosystem. Attendees will hear brief startup presentations, see live demos, and connect with fellow investors. This session features deep-tech startups working on innovations ranging from Alzheimer's treatments to defense technology.
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Privacy By Design
Thursday, June 25, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM EDT
Join privacy and cybersecurity attorney Toni Dumas for a practical workshop on building products people trust. Learn the basics of privacy by design and how thoughtful data practices can strengthen user confidence. Bring a product, feature, or idea and leave with a simple framework you can apply right away.
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District Angels Monthly Deal Room - June
Thursday, June 25, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
Join District Angels for a live deal review session featuring promising early-stage startups. Attendees will hear founder presentations, participate in startup evaluations, and gain insight into the angel investing process. The event is open to angels, syndicates, and investors interested in sourcing and discussing new opportunities.
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AWS Summit Washington, D.C.
Tuesday, June 30 - Wednesday, July 1, 2026
AWS Summit Washington, D.C. is a free two-day event where the latest in cloud innovation comes to life. Connect with fellow public sector innovators and AWS experts in our nation's capital for two days of learning, sharing, and building together.
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