The DMV's flagship founder week — five days, 150+ events and 300+ speakers spread across venues in DC, Arlington and Maryland, built by the community rather than a corporate convener. Beyond the keynotes it's where the region's startup scene actually shows up: pitch competitions, demo days, vertical tracks (AI, govtech, climate, life sciences) and after-hours founder gatherings. Tickets are cheap ($87 founder tier) and it's the single best week of the year to plug into the Washington ecosystem if you're building here.

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