April 8, 2019 / Published in Digital Marketing, Networking, Social Media

Spring & Summer Networking Events for Marketing & Communication Professionals

“Pulling a good network together takes effort, sincerity and time.” — Alan Collins

Sunny days are here and it’s time to get out there to grow our networks, engage in some professional development activities, and have some fun! We’ve created a list of local organizations providing a number of networking and growth opportunities for marketing and communication professionals.

Making the effort to attend networking events is a great way to make new connections and learn from interesting speakers while building a name for yourself. It can sometimes be awkward introducing yourself to new people, but it gets easier over time and can help your career flourish.

Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Events
6/13/19 – June Professional Networking Breakfast
7/11/19 – 40 Under 40 Awards Celebration
7/18/19 – ACPWN July Coffee & Connections
8/13/19 – August Professional Networking Breakfast

American Marketing Association DC Chapter Events
4/24/19 – 2019 Knowledge Series: Storytelling Made Strategic
6/5/19 – Futurefy Marketing Design Lab
6/25/19 – Maximizing Your Events Strategy
9/4/19-9/5/19 (Early Bird Info) – Digital Summit Washington, DC

Arlington Chamber of Commerce Events
4/18/19 – Business After Business
5/9/19 – SMART Start
5/16/19 – Business After Business
7/11/19 – Breakfast Connection: Nonprofit Focused

AAF DC Events
4/24/19 –April Ad Connect: Mission – Navy Yard
4/29/19 – Partner Event: Influence Across America
5/7/19 –PM Ad Buzz: Heurich House’s HOMEBREWED…
5/15/19 – Ad 2 DC Agency After Hours at Ogilvy
6/26/19 – Ad Connect at Heurich House + Homebrewed Exhibit Tour

ASAE Events
4/1/19–7/31/19 – Various Events

DC Marketing Summit
11/20/19 – DC Marketing Summit (Early Bird Info: Details & Agenda)

Digital Summit DC
9/4/19-9/5/19 – Digital Marketing Summit (Early Bird Info: Details & Agenda)

Direct Marketing Association of Washington Events
5/9/19 – Data Strategy Forum
6/4/19 – Digital Day Forum
6/20/19 – Lunch and Learn: Breaking Integration Myths
7/10/19 – 40th Annual MAXI Awards
7/10/19 – 14th Annual Bridge to Integrated Marketing & Fundraising Conference

International Association of Business Communicators Events
Monthly Happy Hours – Happy hours are typically held on the last Tuesday of each month. They are free events, and no registration is required.
Monthly Meetings – Monthly meetings are held the second Thursday of the month to network over coffee and to learn from a featured speaker, panel or roundtable discussion.

Mid Atlantic Marketing Summit
4/26/19 – Mid Atlantic Marketing Summit (Agenda)

Network After Work DC Events
4/23/19 – Network After Work at Bar and Grill
5/22/19 – Network After Work at Barcode
6/25/19 – Network After Work at City Tap
6/27/19 – The World’s Largest MBA Tour is Coming to Washington DC– Sign Up for Free
7/10/19 – Pro Speed Networking by Network After Work Washington DC
7/25/19 – Network After Work Washington DC at Ozio

Public Relations Society of America Events
4/26/19 – Breakfast Breakthrough: Lessons from Silicon Valley – Design Thinking Tools for Communicators
4/26/19 – Influence Across America: The Rise of State and Local Power and the Impact of Digital Media
4/30/19 – Write More Powerfully & Strategically for Public Relations & Public Affairs Purposes in Traditional and Social Media
5/2/19-5/3/19 – PR Boot Camp – Key Concepts and Techniques of Effective Public Relations
5/2/19 – Beyond the Crystal Ball: Master Issues Management to Earn Leadership Buy-In and Craft Plans that Help Control Your Message
5/9/19 – Fundraising Basics for Public Relations and Advocacy Professionals
5/15/19– May Membership Happy Hour
6/5/19 – Double Your Media Placements with PRSA-NCC Workshop Featuring Michael Smart
6/21/19 – Workshop: How to Present to Senior Executives and Clients
7/19/19 – Introduction to Digital Marketing (FREE)
8/20/19 – Write More Powerfully & Strategically for Public Relations & Public Affairs Purposes in Traditional and Social Media