The District's population and the regional economy which it anchors is expected to hit 1 million and 7 million residents respectively.
This broad ranging discussion about the DIstrict's innovation-driven entrepreneurial ecosystem and the unique seat-of-power-nexus it occupies, will explore what the next 20 years looks like. An exciting evolution of the ecosystem's components is happening - from its investment capital sources to its research centers to new business formation to the local-federal spend. We will talk about how DC can leverage those components and continue to be a formidable competitor in the ultimate battles that determine success - attracting talent.