IABC DC Metro

IABC DC Metro: Happy Hour
2025-09-23 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Continental Pool Lounge, 1911 Fort Myer Drive, Arlington, Virginia, 22209
IABC DC Metro’s next happy hour will be on Tuesday, September 23, from 6-8 p.m. ET. The location is the Continental Pool Hall & Beer Garden at 1911 Fort Myer Drive in Arlington, Virginia.
There’s no cost to attend!
The Continental is a great spot with a beer garden and a number of indoor spaces. You can play games like shuffleboard, pool, and darts. We’ll plan to hold the gathering in the beer garden.
The venue is near the Rosslyn Metro Stop on the Orange, Blue, and Silver lines. Free parking is available Monday through Friday after 5 p.m., and there are several parking lots in the area.
Note: We may cancel this event 1-2 days in advance if the weather forecast calls for conditions making travel difficult.
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IABC DC and IABC Philadelphia: “AI Masterclass - The Communicator’s AI Roadmap: Forecasting, Personas, and Practical Strategy”
2025-10-16 12:00 - 14:00
Join IABC DC Metro and IABC Philadelphia for “AI Masterclass – The Communicator’s AI Roadmap: Forecasting, Personas, and Practical Strategy” on Thursday, October 16, from 12-2 p.m. ET. Rebecca Bultsma, an AI trainer, speaker, and consultant, will lead the discussion.
Both IABC DC Metro and IABC Philadelphia members can register at the discounted cost of $30. Members should use the discount code “IABCDC” at registration. The price is $45 for non-members.
AI is changing our comms strategies – ready or not. But how do you know what’s real, what’s hype, and what’s coming next? Join us for this practical, interactive masterclass and learn how to strategically integrate AI forecasting into your communication planning. You’ll map out future risks with proven, simple visual frameworks, leverage AI-powered research to pinpoint exactly what matters to your key stakeholders, and test new messages to uncover hidden problems and golden opportunities – before you ever hit “send” or “publish.” You’ll walk away with a clear, one-page AI Messaging Playbook that captures your stakeholder insights, priority risks, and strategic next steps to keep your comms sharp, strategic, trusted, and ahead of predictable pitfalls.
You’ll also walk away knowing how to:
☑️ Map and forecast the most important AI trends affecting your organization
☑️ Leverage powerful AI research tools to uncover exactly what your audiences think, want, and worry about
☑️ Build vivid, accurate stakeholder personas that spotlight communication risks and opportunities
☑️ Quickly test ideas and messages against stakeholder personas to ensure your communications resonate AI won’t wait – and neither should your communication strategy. Sign up today to get the clarity, tools, and confidence you need to stay ahead.
AI won’t wait – and neither should your communication strategy. Sign up today to get the clarity, tools and confidence you need to stay ahead.
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IABC DC Metro: Happy Hour
2025-11-12 18:00 - 20:00
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, November 12, from 6–8 p.m. ET and meet us at Fire Works Pizza (2350 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA) for great conversation, networking, and fun vibes!
Admission is free, and Fireworks is generously donating two $25 gift cards for a raffle giveaway.
Fire Works Pizza is just steps from the Courthouse Metro stop on the Orange, Blue, and Silver lines — plus, there’s plenty of parking nearby if you’re driving.
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The ONE Party 2026
2026-01-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Royal Sands Social Club, 26 N St SE, Washington, DC, 20003, United States
Attend The ONE Party 2026 on Thursday, January 22, from 6-9 p.m. at the Royal Sands Social Club at
26 N St SE in Washington, D.C. The gathering is brought to you by AMADC, AAF DC, IABC DC Metro, PRSA National Capital Chapter, and WWPR.
This isn’t just any party. It’s THE ONE.
This grand celebration brings together DC’s advertisers, marketers, communicators, and creatives for a night of connection and good vibes in the spirit of the new year. It’s the only time all five powerhouse organizations join forces for one unforgettable event. Hence the name: The ONE Party.
Expect a bright, tropical escape inspired by beach bars and sunshine. The perfect spot to shake off DC winter and feel like you’re on vacation for a night. Come ready to enjoy networking, drinks (your first one’s on us!), tasty bites, and epic giveaways!
Cost:
▪️Members: $20 before December 31, $25 after
▪️Student Members: $10 before December 31, $15 after
▪️Nonmembers: $35
As far as public transportation, the nearest Metro station is Navy Yard–Ballpark on the Green Line.
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