Sponsors and Partners

sponsors & partners

We're excited to be working with some of the best names in the business.

PRESENTING SPONSOR

Events DC

Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia, delivers premier event services and flexible venues across the the nation’s capital. Leveraging the power of a world-class destination and creating amazing attendee experiences, Events DC generates economic and community benefits through the attraction and promotion of business, athletic, entertainment and cultural activities.

Events DC oversees the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, an anchor of the District’s hospitality and tourism economy that generates over $400 million annually in total economic impact. Events DC also manages the Stadium-Armory campus, which includes the historic Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium and surrounding Festival Grounds, and the non-military functions of the DC Armory. Events DC also built and now serves as landlord for Nationals Park, the first LEED-certified major professional sports stadium in the United States. For more information, please visit eventsdc.com.

OFFICIAL AUTOMOTIVE SPONSOR

Don Beyer Volvo

Don Beyer Volvo is America's favorite Volvo dealer serving Northern Virginia, Washington, DC, Alexandria, Winchester, and Maryland since 1973. We have four convenient locations in Winchester, Fairfax County, Loudoun County, and right next to Arlington County in the City of Falls Church. They have the largest inventory of New and Certified Pre-Owned Volvo cars in the DC Metro Area. They also have the all new Volvo XC60 ready for you to test drive. Visit them at one of their locations. They are conveniently located close to 495, 95, Route 66, Route 28, Route 1, Route 7, Route 50, and Route 81. For more information, visit their website.

OFFICIAL PET LOVE SPONSOR

Petco & Holistic Select

PETCO is a leading pet specialty retailer that provides the products, services and advice that make it easier for their customers to be great pet parents. They’re animal lovers, just like you. Since their first store opened in 1965, their top priority has been to help more animals live long and happy lives with loving human companions. For more information, visit their website.

Few things in life are as rewarding as the bonds you have with your dogs and cats. These relationships are often as powerful and important as those we experience with friends and family. That’s why Holistic Select® pet food never thinks of people with pets in their lives as “owners.” You are far more than that. In every sense, you are a parent to your dog or cat, providing all the things necessary to nourish your pet’s body, mind and spirit. It’s a holistic way of life that creates the perfect combination of nutrition, exercise, training, socialization and environment. For more information, visit their website.

SUPPORTING PARTNERS

Capital Bikeshare

Capital Bikeshare puts 1,100 bicycles at your fingertips. You can choose from over 110 stations across Washington, D.C. and Arlington, VA and return it to any station near your destination. Check out a bike for your trip to work, Metro, run errands, go shopping, or visit friends and family. Join Capital Bikeshare for 24 hours, 5 days, 30 days, or a year, and have access to our fleet of bikes 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The first 30 minutes of each trip are free. Each additional 30 minutes incurs an additional fee.For more information, visit their website.

District Department of Transportation

DDOT is committed to achieving an exceptional quality of life in the nation’s capital through more sustainable travel practices, safer streets and outstanding access to goods and services.Central to this vision is improving energy efficiency and modern mobility by providing next generation alternatives to single occupancy driving in the city. For more information, visit their website.

Clean Currents

A leading independent green energy solutions company providing residents & businesses in Washington DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Delaware with affordable, renewable wind power through the electric grid or on site solar power installation. For more information, visit their website.

OFFICIAL HANDCYCLING PARTNERS

TOURISM PARTNER

Destination DC

Destination DC serves as the lead organization to successfully manage and market Washington, DC as a premier global convention, tourism and special events destination, with a special emphasis on the arts, cultural and historical communities. By developing and executing centralized and cohesive sales and marketing strategies, Destination DC generates economic development for the city through tourism and meetings. For more information, visit their website.

OFFICIAL HOST HOTEL & EVENT HEADQUARTERS