On December 9-10, The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars hosted a two-day conference at RRB/ITC celebrating the 10th anniversary of the signing of the North American Free Trade Agreement. More than 800 people gathered to explore the impact of NAFTA and hear presentations from the original signers, President George Bush, Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, and President Carlos Salinas de Gortari.

On July 21, RRB/ITC welcomed President Barack Obama, Senator Chris Dodd, Representative Barney Frank, Representative Steny Hoyer, for the signing of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform. Changes to this bill were made to provide relief for smaller, regional banks but still applying the original laws to larger financial institutions. White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy 

On September 18, RRB/ITC hosted the Department of Commerce National Summit on American Competitiveness. The meeting focused on promoting innovation and economic development across the United States. The agenda included discussions on the competitive challenge for America, skill-sets for education and workforce, innovation partnerships, and energy independence.

On June 21 – June 22, RRB/ITC hosted the AFCEA Homeland Security Conference. This two-day conference brings together the people in charge of ensuring success of preparation, prevention and planning recovery from the unimaginable. The Ronald Reagan Building has hosted this conference since 2004.

On March 26-28, RRB/ITC hosted the 10th Annual Missile Defense Conference by the American Institute of Aeronatutics and Astronauts. The U.S. Missile Defense Agency strives to provide a world-class secure environment for the missile defense community to meet. The conference provides guests service priorities, technical advances and access to the current state of the worldwide Ballistic Missile Defense System. The Ronald Reagan Building has proudly been hosting this conference since 2003.

On May 28, RRB/ITC hosted the annual Goodwill Industries Fashion Show and Gala. Over 400 donors and politicians were seated in the Atrium for the runway show which showcased some of the most unique items that have been donated throughout the year. Following the show is a silent auction which featured exotic vacations, rare antiques, and memorabilia from the event. Photo by The Greater Washington Goodwill 

On June 11, President George W. Bush declared a national day of mourning for former President Ronald Reagan. On June 5, 2004, Ronald Reagan passed away in Los Angeles, CA from pneumonia that was brought on by Alzheimer’s.  A funeral service was held at the Washington National Cathedral on June 11.