Driving the Economy: Tech, Sports & Innovation

Wednesday, June 25, 2025
6:00pm - 8:00pm ET

F1 Arcade

420 Penn St NE

Washington, DC 20002

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From AI and immersive platforms to the global economics of sport and entertainment, cutting-edge technology, cross-sector collaboration, and the rise of the experience economy are redefining growth and economic influence worldwide.

Join Axios in Washington, D.C. for a private evening of conversations with business power players, policy leaders, tech innovators, and media decision-makers to explore how immersive technology is shaping the future of the innovation economy.

6:00pm | Doors open
6:30pm - 7:00pm | Mainstage conversations
7:00pm - 8:00pm | Networking & reception

Axios media correspondent Sara Fischer will host conversations with:

Mark Ein

Founder & CEO, Venture House Group
Owner, Mubadala Citi DC Open
Partner, Washington Commanders
Executive Chairman, Kastle Systems

Vanessa Hunt

General Manager, Technology, U.S. Federal Market for IBM

View From the Top moderated by Axios' Chris Frates

Danita Johnson

President of Business Operations, D.C. United

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Health and Safety

The health and safety of our event attendees is our top priority. We will be implementing policies and procedures based on the latest guidance from federal, state, and local health officials on preventing the transmission of COVID-19, and admission to the event is subject to those guidelines.

We will require all attendees to provide valid proof of vaccination and follow all other safety protocols as directed. You will be asked to provide your proof of vaccination at the door. Any attendee unable to provide proof of vaccination will not be allowed to enter the event.

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