About this Event
Join the SAME DC Post's 5th Annual New Fiscal Year Networking Social!
Kickoff the new FY26 building a strong network that's focused on making connections in the A/E/C community. Come network at our favorite speakeasy, CAPO DC on Wednesday, November 12 from 6 pm - 8 pm, where you and your company can network with DC-based private industry and government DoD and civilian agencies for great opportunities to connect, collaborate and communicate.
Join our DC Post Sponsors and VIP Speakers for our networking event of the season!
Note: CAPO DC is a Deli location on the U-Street Corridor. When arriving, let them know that you're attending the SAME DC Happy Hour event and you will walk through the Deli Refrigerator Door into the Speakeasy at the back room.
AGENDA
5 pm - DC Post Sponsors, Board Members, VIP Guests arrive for exclusive early networking
6 pm - Networking social opens to all ticket holders and walk-ins
6:30 pm - Welcome from DC Post President, Whitney Stowell (Cribworks), recognition of DC Post Sponsors, and featured VIP guest , followed by prize giveaways. Bar and snacks open until the event concludes at 8 pm.
Special Guest VIPs
+ SAME DC Post Board of Directors/Committee Members
+ DC Post Sponsors
+ Guest Speaker: details coming soon!
+ SAME National Leadership
Tickets*
$ 25 - Government / Non-Profit / Academia / Full Time Student / Fully Retired
$ 35 - SAME Member (Any Post)
$ 45 - Non-Members
$ 50 - Walk-in or late registration ticket (starting Monday, Nov. 10 at noon ET)
DC Post Sponsors - check your email for a promo code to register for your Sponsor tickets.
Tickets include:
- Two (2) drink tickets
- Light food option (small deli sandwich appetizers/snacks)
- Additional Drink Tickets available for purchase ($10 each)
- Opt-in List of Attendees
- One entry to prize giveaway drawing (must be present to win)
* All ticket holders must be 21 years old to receive drink tickets for alcoholic drinks. Tickets can be used for non-alcoholic drinks. Cash bar is also available post drink tickets.
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
This annual event is our most popular networking social of the year. Network with your SAME government and A/E/C industry peers. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards to share. There will also be opportunities to join a SAME DC Post Committee and help plan and carry out our strategic goals as one of the largest Posts with nearly 1,400 members and a community of 7,000 in the region. Be the first to learn about upcoming business development programs and outreach opportunities at this networking event.
Register today, don't miss your opportunity to win the grand prize giveaway:
Win a virtual BARTENDER LESSON for up to four (4) participants with Capo Speakeasy in-house Mixologist and Beverage Director Rohit Malhotra, and creator of the Fauci Pouchy, as seen in Economist and Eater DC.
Other prizes will be announced at the event. If your firm would like to donate a prize, please reach out to Bree Beal at [email protected] or [email protected] and we will add you to the list of giveaways with your firm's recognition at the event.
Not a member? Join SAME today and select the Washington DC Post as your home Post!
https://www.same.org/membership-communities/join
Need to find your Member ID?
Login to your account at www.same.org and view your profile. Please confirm that you are a member of SAME prior to registering. We will will verify all memberships to confirm registration. DC Post members will receive a special promo code for discounted tickets. SAME DC Annual Sponsors will receive a promo code to register your complimentary tickets according to annual sponsorship level.
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2026 SPONSORSHIP IS NOW AVAILABLE
Learn more about sponsorship options on our website:
https://www.same.org/dcpost/sponsors
Contact [email protected] for more information.
R EFUNDS & TRANSFERS
Refunds are available until Monday, November 10 at 12 pm (noon) ET. Eventbrite fees are non-refundable. See non-refundable fees ($5) on the ticket purchase page.
Transfers are NOT accepted for this event. You must request a refund by the deadline and the new attendee must register themselves either online or at the event (late registration ticket applies after Monday, Nov. 10 at 12 pm (noon) ET).
PARKING & TRANSPORTATION
CAPO DC is located on the U-Street Corridor with paid street parking nearby as well as parking garages or lots near Howard University Hospital.
Closest Metro Station: U Street / African-Amer Civil War Memorial / Cardozo (Green/Yellow Line)
Parking and transportation costs are NOT included with ticket purchase. Please choose your transportation option responsibly. Don't drink and drive.
EVENT CONTACTS
Sponsorship - [email protected]
General Inquiries: [email protected] or [email protected]
www.same.org/DCPost
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Capo DC (Speakeasy at the backroom of the Deli), 715 Florida Avenue Northwest, Washington, United States
USD 25.00 to USD 45.00
