About Us

Our M.O.? Building strong foundations.

The Washington Convention Center Authority (the Authority or WCCA), a corporate body and an independent authority of the District of Columbia government, was created pursuant to the "Washington Convention Center Authority Act of 1994," D.C. Law 10-188 (the WCCA Act), effective September 28, 1994.

The WCCA was established for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, equipping, maintaining, and operating a new convention center in the District of Columbia. The WCCA engages in activities deemed appropriate to promote trade shows, conventions, and other events closely related to activities of the existing convention center and the new convention center.

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