2026 Upcoming Dates
Breakfast Programs
September 24, 2026 - Westin Washington Dulles Airport, Herndon
November 19, 2026 (location TBA)
(Dates are subject to change)
2027 Dates
January 28
March 11
May 20
Summer Camp (TBA)
September 23
November 18
(Dates are subject to change)
Thanks to the hundreds of folks who joined us at our annual one-day Summer Camp - Friday, July 10 at Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg, VA.
(Welcome Reception was held Thursday, July 9 at Pinstack, in Sterling.)
Check out the initial photos here.
2026 Summer Camp Video - Watch!
May 2026 Program: When Planning Meets Marketing (Tysons)
March 2026 Program: Fraud in the Meetings Industry (Tysons)
February 2026: Valentine 'n Wine, a FLEX Signature Social Event (Reston)
January 2026 Program: Sourcing Smarter: Leveraging Flexibility
November 2025 Program: Community Roundtables (Tysons)
October 2025 Program: How Airports Shape Destination Choice (Reston)
Thank you for attending FLEX Summer Camp 2025 and Golf Outing at Lansdowne Resort!
Golf Outing and Wine Tasting Tour: Thursday, August 21
8th Annual Summer Camp: Friday, August 22
Want to be a part of our upcoming programs? Simply join FLEX for free today and receive the first invitations for all events.
More Special Programs This Year, including:
- Morning yoga before the day begins (with locker room access)
- Dynamic lineup of topics and speakers
- Hands-on activities you can bring back to your meetings
- Closing reception
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!
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.