Disclaimer: This calendar showcases the vibrancy, activity, and connectedness of Washington DC’s innovative fintech, regtech, and insurtech ecosystem. Highlighted are events organized by external partners and community organizations. Listings of non-DISB events are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by DISB or the Government of the District of Columbia.
Date | Event | Location | Website | Setting |
10/1 | AI After Hours: Innovation, Investing & the Future of Work | Washington, DC | In-person | |
| 10/1 | Business Foundation Series: Business Concept & Assessment | Online | HERE | Virtual |
| 10/1 | TEDxMeetup: Celebrate 2026 and Share Ideas for 2027 | Washington, DC | HERE | In-person |
| 10/6 | How China and the US will regulate AI models for safety | Online | HERE | Virtual |
| 10/7 | 2026 Metro DC Hispanic Contractors Association Annual Gala | Washington, DC | HERE | In-person |
| 10/7 | DCSBDC-MWBG Small Business Expo at Howard University | Washington, DC | HERE | In-person |
| 10/8 | Business Foundation Series: The Business Model Canvas | Online | HERE | Virtual |
| 10/8 | Small Business Brief Advice Legal Clinic | Washington, DC | HERE | In-person |
| 10/13 | Presidential Circle Executive Mixer | Washington, DC | HERE | In-person |
| 10/13-16 | DC Fintech Week | Washington, DC & VA | HERE | Hybrid |
| 10/14-15 | National Bankers Association's Conference | Washington, DC | HERE | In-person |
| 10/14 | Angel Investing 101: Not Just Winging It | TBD | HERE | In-person |
| 10/15 | BGIN Block 15 | Washington, DC | HERE | Hybrid |
| 10/15 | STATION DC One-Year Anniversary Party | Washington, DC | HERE | In-person |
| 10/19 | DC Startup & Tech Week (DCSTW) | Washington, DC | HERE | In-person |
| 10/20 | Protecting Your Identity: Why Every Small Business Needs a Registered Agent | Online | HERE | Virtual |
| 10/21 | Innovation Incentives of the DMV | TBD | HERE | In-person |
| 10/21 | Inside the Banker's Mind: How Lenders Evaluate Your Business and What It Takes to Access Capital | Online | HERE | Virtual |
| 10/22 | Art of Black Business Fundraiser & Awards Reception | Washington, DC | HERE | In-person |
| 10/22 | Business Foundation Series: The Lean Business Plan | Online | HERE | Virtual |
| 10/23 | Battle of the Regions Championship | TBD | HERE | In-person |
| 10/29 | The Value of Trademarks and Trade Secrets in the Age of AI | Online | HERE | Virtual |