FLEX Summer Camp 2025 and Golf Outing will be held August 21-22, 2025 at Lansdowne Resort & Spa!
Golf Outing: Thursday, August 21
Summer Camp: Friday, August 22
Details will be announced soon.
May 2025 Program: Federal Express-ions: How Tariffs and Other Policies are Impacting Meetings
Another capacity turnout at our breakfast program May 15, held at the Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park. Our panel included: Sekeno Aldred, Goodwill Industries; Cristine Scott, Global Business Travel Association; Tammy Goehring, AFCEA International; and Marshall Nayer, American Society of Hematology. Moderated by Phil Rappoport, co-organizer of FLEX and Principal of Virlybird.
March 2025 Program: Strengthening the Speaker Connection

We gathered March 27 at Hilton Washington Dulles for a spirited conversation about enhancing our management with speakers.
Moderated by Phil Rappoport, co-organizer of FLEX and Principal of Virlybird, the panel featured (left to right) Kristin Shoop, American Banking Association; Nate Wambold, Conference Direct; Britt Jackman, US Green Building Council; and Steve Krauthamer, Precon Events.
January 2025 Program: Perfecting the Guest Experience

A full house packed the meeting room at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner on January 23.
Moderated by Phil Rappoport, co-organizer of FLEX and Principal of Virlybird, the panel featured (left to right) Lisa Marie Czop, Washington Nationals; Dale MacPhee, Hotel Conrad Washington DC; restaurateur/chef Patrick Bazin; and Kristin Shurr-McElwee, Great American Restaurants.
Thanks to everyone who attended Summer Camp 2024!
View all the 2024 photos.
Check out the highlight video here!
2025 Remaining Program Dates (Locations TBA)
Thursday, May 15 - Fairview Park Marriott, Falls Church (registration required)
Summer Camp (August at Lansdowne Resort - stay tuned!)
Thursday, September 18
Thursday, November 20
Dates are subject to change. Join FLEX with a free membership to receive program updates and priority registration. Advance registration required; no in-person registration permitted. Restrictions may apply; some programs require paid registration.