ARLINGTON, VA—February 4, 2026— “We’re taking Exhibit Sales Roundtable (ESR) and Attendee Acquisition Sales Roundtable (AAR) to the top in 2026,” said Sam Lippman, President, Lippman Connects, in announcing that Convene 1201 Wilson Boulevard has been named the Exclusive Hosting Partner for all four ESRs and AARs in the greater Washington area in 2026:

• Exhibit Sales Roundtable — February 26
• Attendee Acquisition Roundtable — March 26
• Exhibit Sales Roundtable — October 1
• Attendee Acquisition Roundtable — October 22

Learn more about Lippman Connects events at lippmanconnects.com.

Convene 1201 Wilson Boulevard is located atop the tallest building in Arlington, VA and features breathtaking 360-degree views of the surrounding Greater Washington D.C. area from its 11-foot floor-to-ceiling windows. Spanning 34,000 square-feet across two floors, the venue offers eight unique meeting rooms, the largest of which can accommodate over 300 people; it is ideal for conferences that require multiple breakout spaces, senior leadership meetings, networking events, and corporate receptions.

“As a well-respected organization within the exhibition and convention industry, we are so proud that Lippman Connects has chosen Convene to host its upcoming roundtables,” said Jill McCluskey, vice president of sales at Convene Hospitality Group (CHG), the venue’s parent company.  “Our venues are purpose built to serve high-impact programs with a keen hospitality touch, and we look forward to welcoming leading event professionals from across the Greater Washington D.C. area for this series."

The venue is one of Convene’s many locations across the U.S. and U.K. An award-winning hospitality brand, Convene designs and operates sophisticated meeting and event venues, as well as flexible office space, that are full service, providing clients everything they may need for an exceptional in-person experience. Led by a hospitality-first mindset, Convene offers: curated F&B packages prepared onsite by an in-house, executive chef-led culinary team; advanced in-room technology operated by onsite AV technicians; extensive branding opportunities and digital signage; event production resources; and a five-star service team.

The location is directly across the street from the Rosslyn Metro Station and offers nearby paid parking. Learn more about the venue at Convene 1201 Wilson Blvd | Award-Winning Meeting & Event Space.