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This monthly pop-up bookstore, Capital Bookfest, brings a world of stories, culture, and community to the heart of D.C. every week. Discover everything from bestselling novels and children’s classics to local authors and hidden literary gems. The event is designed to be enriching, engaging, and inspiring—perfect for book lovers of all ages. Be sure to visit the info booth for reading recommendations, author spotlights, and tips on how to build your own socially conscious library.

Open every third Thursday of each month, spring through fall, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The U.S. Energy Association invites industry leaders and innovators to the EnergyTech Connect & Networking Reception, a time designed to foster connections at the intersection of energy and technology. This dynamic gathering will highlight emerging trends, showcase cutting-edge solutions, and provide a platform for collaboration among energy professionals, policymakers, and technology experts. Attendees will have the opportunity to exchange ideas, explore partnerships, and strengthen relationships that drive innovation in the energy sector.

Celebrating 10 Years of Bold Ideas & Big Wins (formerly DC Startup Week), this highly anticipated event returns to Washington, DC, bringing founders, investors, and innovators together across multiple venues throughout the city. Over the course of five days, attendees will experience hundreds of speakers, thousands of connections, and one vibrant community united by entrepreneurship and innovation.

The week features game-changing content with keynotes, fireside chats, founder stories, and tactical workshops; unparalleled networking opportunities to meet founders, investors, and industry leaders; a Startup Showcase & Expo highlighting the region’s most exciting companies; and high-energy pitch competitions with real-time investor feedback. Each evening continues the momentum with happy hours and mixers, ensuring the conversations and connections last well beyond the sessions.

On November 13, 2025, the ICFJ Awards Dinner will bring together journalists, media leaders, and supporters for an inspiring evening that underscores the vital role of journalism—especially in today’s world. The program will honor outstanding colleagues in the United States and abroad whose reporting has made a powerful and lasting impact.

This year’s dinner will also spotlight ICFJ+, a groundbreaking new partnership with civic tech leader Code for Africa and systems builder PROTO of India, both organizations incubated through ICFJ’s Knight Fellowships. Together, these partners are advancing the concept of civic intelligence—providing people with the trustworthy information they need to better understand their world and take constructive action to shape it.