Digital Mission to Washington 2011 - Activities

This is a guide to the activities planned for the companies attending the Digital Mission to Washington (11th -15th July 2011)

The mission is intended for companies interested in digital government and social innovation.

Jump to each day's activities:

Please note: the agenda is regularly updated - timings, dates and events may change.

Sunday, 10th July, 2011

Travel to Washington, DC

Most of Sunday will be spent travelling. For companies on the mission, we will update you with flight times if you choose to fly with the group.

Informal Drinks

Venue: TBC
Time: 19:00 onwards

An informal gathering in central Washington for a quick drink and catch-up, before heading to bed, tackling the jetlag and getting ready for the week's activities.

Monday, 11th July, 2011

Doing Business in the USA Masterclass

Venue: Microsoft, 901 K Street Northwest, Washington D.C. 20001-4211 (map) 

Time: 9:00 - 14:00                    

Session One: Inside the Beltway: Supporting Your Start in DC

Session Two: Navigating the Red Tape

Break

Session Three: Inside the Beltway: The Industry View 

Session Four: View from the Trenches 

Lunch and Networking

VIP Reception and Company Showcase  

Venue:  Deloitte, 1919 N Lynn St, Arlington, VA 22209 (map) 
Time: 17:00 - 20:00

Some of the most influential bodies from across government and the digital sector will be making an appearance and address the group at the VIP reception, along with the Digital Mission companies showcases their exciting ventures.

If you are in DC and want to come along to this exclusive mission event you can register here: http://dmvipreception.eventbrite.com

Big thanks to Deloitte for hosting this event, and to our event partner UK Trade and Investment.

Tuesday, 12th July, 2011

Digital Mission Roadtrip to Annapolis

Venue: State of Maryland Governers, 100 State Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401-1924 (map)
Time: 09:00 - 16:00

The Digital Mission takes a roadtrip to Annapolis for a briefing led by Maryland's first Chief Innovation Officer, Bryan Sivak, discovering how innovation is being brought into the heart of the government and how technology is enabling this.

More info on the format of this event to follow.

DC Tech Meetup

Venue: Mt Vernon Place United Methodist, 900 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington DC, 20001 (map)
Time: 19:00   

The DC Tech Meetup is a well known digital gathering in Washington. It is a chance for the attending companies  to meet and geek out with the movers and shakers on the DC tech scene from politicos to techies to social innovators and more besides.

If you are in Washington, DC and fancy coming along to the DC Tech Meetup, you can RSVP here: http://www.meetup.com/DC-Tech-Meetup/  

Wednesday, 13th July, 2011

Breakfast Briefing at Affinity Lab

Venue: Affinity Lab, U Street 920 U Street NW Washington DC 20001 (map)
Time: 08:30 - 10:30

Breakfast briefing to hear about the vibrant start-up scene in DC and the incubator programmes on offer. Sessions from Clay Johnson, founder of Big Window Labs, the CEO of iStrategy Labs, Peter Corbett and Philippe Chetrit. 

Industry Briefings

Venue: Deloitte, 1919 N Lynn St, Arlington, VA 22209 (map)   
Time: 13:00 - 18:00            

13:00 Introduction and Welcome   

 A short welcome to the Digital Mission followed by introductions to our industry speakers and a welcome from our hosts, Deloitte.  

13:00 Transparency and Campaigning   

Leading agencies, Blue Sate Digital, Echo Ditto and Beekeeper Group (with others to be announced)  take the stage and explain the overlap between the digital sector, government and politics.  

14:45 Refreshments  

15:00 - 18:00 Gov 2.0   

A in depth session on Gov 2.0 with government agency representatives Rock Creek, Govloop and Phase one, discussing the changes in government over the last few years and how government engages through technology.

Thursday, 14th July, 2011

Briefings from The US State Department

Venue: U.S. Department of State, 2201 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20520 (map)   Time: 8:30 - 12:00  

You will need to bring your passports in order to gain access to the building. You will be  allowed to take in mobile phones, but have to leave behind the beloved iPads and laptops, this is a pen and paper job!  

08:30 Passing Through Security and Registration

09:00 Discussion One

 Session one will be on the use of emerging technology for diplomacy by the International Information Programs Bureau’s Office of Innovative Engagement.  

10:15 Q&A  

10:30 Discussion Two  

Session two will be on the professional exchange programs run by the Education and Cultural Affairs Bureau.  

11:45 Q&A

Meeting the Government 

Venue: World Bank (TBC) 1818 H Street, NW Washington, DC 20433 USA (map)
Time: 13:30 - 15:00 

 The mission will head to The World Bank (TBC) for a session on 'meeting the government’. They will hear from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, The Federal Communications Commission and the U.S. Department of Health and human Services. The event will focus on data, apps and citizen engagement.

Digital Mission Meets the White House 

Venue: TBC
Time: 15:45 - 17:30 

The group will head off to the second government session off the day where they will hear from White House Deputy CTO Chris Vein, The Department of Energy and General Services Administration’s Sheila Campbell on Innovation and technology in government.

Openair DC Summer Networking Event

Venue: Lost Society, 2001, 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036  (map)
Time: 18:00 - 21:00

The end of the mission is going to finish with the very first OpenAir DC event to celebrate international OpenGov and an adventurous summer in D.C. tech innovation by sharing engaging conversation and refreshing cocktails in the open air on Lost Society’s rooftop.

Forge a new partnership, hunt down some hard to find talent you've been looking for, find out what what other innovators are up to, cool down in the air conditioned rooftop lounge with a complimentary martini, or just relax in the gentle breeze and let the sounds of the city take over.

Come alonto the first OpenAir DC event and celebrate international OpenGov and an adventurous summer in D.C. tech innovation by sharing engaging conversation and refreshing cocktails in the open air on Ozio's rooftop.
Forge a new partnership, hunt down some hard to find talent you've been looking for, find out what what other innovators are up to, cool down in the air conditioned rooftop lounge with a complimentary martini, or just relax in the gentle breeze and let the sounds of the city take over.
Say "Bon Voyage" to the UK Digital Mission, and hello to the summer that'll change everything. Come ready to enjoy an OpenBar of speciality martinis, wines and beer until it runs out, generously provided by our sponsors.

With event sponsors UKTI,  Beekeeper Group and Rock Creek on board prepared for the mission to finish with a bang! 

If you are in DC at the same time as the mission, why not come along and join the fun. You can register for the event here: http://openairdc.eventbrite.com/


Friday, 15th July, 2011

Meet with Google  

Venue: Google, 1101 New York Avenue, N.W., Second Floor, Washington, DC 20005 (map) 
Time: 10:00 - 11:30

The mission group will get a chance to go to the Google offices to hear from Ginny Hunt about opportunities for start-ups in DC

Visit to The Corporation for National and Community Services 

Venue: 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20525 (map)
Time: 14:00 - 15:30

Return to London

For those travelling back to London, flights leave in the afternoon, but if you fancy staying the weekend...kick back and relax.