2025 Upcoming Dates
Friday, October 17 - Reston, VA
Thursday, November 20 - Location TBA
Thank you for attending FLEX Summer Camp 2025 and Golf Outing at Lansdowne Resort!
Golf Outing and Wine Tasting Tour: Thursday, August 21
8th Annual Summer Camp: Friday, August 22
Want to be a part of our upcoming programs? Simply join FLEX for free today and receive the first invitations for all events.
More Special Programs This Year, including:
- Morning yoga before the day begins (with locker room access)
- Dynamic lineup of topics and speakers
- Hands-on activities you can bring back to your meetings
- Closing reception
May 2025 Program: Federal Express-ions: How Tariffs and Other Policies are Impacting Meetings
Another capacity turnout at our breakfast program May 15, held at the Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park. Our panel included: Sekeno Aldred, Goodwill Industries; Cristine Scott, Global Business Travel Association; Tammy Goehring, AFCEA International; and Marshall Nayer, American Society of Hematology. Moderated by Phil Rappoport, co-organizer of FLEX and Principal of Virlybird.
March 2025 Program: Strengthening the Speaker Connection

We gathered March 27 at Hilton Washington Dulles for a spirited conversation about enhancing our management with speakers.
Moderated by Phil Rappoport, co-organizer of FLEX and Principal of Virlybird, the panel featured (left to right) Kristin Shoop, American Banking Association; Nate Wambold, Conference Direct; Britt Jackman, US Green Building Council; and Steve Krauthamer, Precon Events.
January 2025 Program: Perfecting the Guest Experience

A full house packed the meeting room at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner on January 23.
Moderated by Phil Rappoport, co-organizer of FLEX and Principal of Virlybird, the panel featured (left to right) Lisa Marie Czop, Washington Nationals; Dale MacPhee, Hotel Conrad Washington DC; restaurateur/chef Patrick Bazin; and Kristin Shurr-McElwee, Great American Restaurants.
Thanks to everyone who attended Summer Camp 2024!
View all the 2024 photos.
Check out the highlight video here!
Dates are subject to change. Join FLEX with a free membership to receive program updates and priority registration. Advance registration required; no in-person registration permitted. Restrictions may apply; some programs require paid registration.