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Luminary LIVE: Washington, DC

Wed Oct 22, 2025 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT Ìpàdé, 1734 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
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Luminary LIVE: Washington, DC

Wed Oct 22, 2025 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT Ìpàdé, 1734 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
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Ideas, Insight, and Community in the Heart of the Nation's Capital.

Luminary LIVE arrives in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, October 22nd. Together, we’ll gather for panels, workshops, and conversations designed to inform, inspire, and strengthen our community. In a city where decisions shape industries and lives, this is a space for connection and growth. No matter your role or experience, there’s a seat for you at our table. And yes, it’s entirely free.

Check out the agenda:

9:00 AM - 9:20 AM: Morning Connections

9:20 AM - 9:30 AM: Welcome Address with Cate Luzio, Founder & CEO, Luminary

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Building While Flying

Moderated by Corene Phelps, Founder, Corene Phelps Consulting & Coaching Inc.

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM: Perfecting Your Pitch with Precious Williams, CEO, The Perfect Pitch Group

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM: Refining your SWOT (Including your financials) with Cate Luzio, Founder & CEO, Luminary

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM: Table Talks

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM: Lunch & Networking

1:15 PM - 2:00 PM: Building Your Brand

Moderated by Lyrik, WorkPlay Branding

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM: M/WBE Certification with Phala Mire, President, WBENC

2:30 PM- 3:30 PM: Social Media Marketing #AMA with Maribel Lara, Founder & Principal, Beget Love Consulting

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Networking Reception

Presenting Sponsors: Verizon Small Business Digital Ready

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Looking for more content and connection in DC? Join us for Day 2 with DC Accelerated on October 23.

Our national partner in Luminary LIVE is Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, which is a free learning program developed by small businesses to help small businesses grow and build their skills to succeed in the digital economy. Filled with courses, events, coaching sessions, and grant opportunities, it’s an easy way to advance your business, learn new skills, and meet other like-minded entrepreneurs. Not yet registered? No problem at all! REGISTER HERE for Verizon Small Business Digital Ready in order to give you complete access to our full day experience in DC.

By signing up for this event, I agree to sign up for the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready platform and opt-in to receive promotional marketing and offerings from Luminary. Additionally, I understand my attendance signifies that photographic or video recordings of me may be displayed electronically or in print via Luminary's website, social media or shared with event partners for their promotional use. For questions or to opt out of photographic and video displays please email events@weareluminary.com

While NYC has been Luminary’s physical home since opening in 2019, over the last six years our community has grown with Members in more than 30 countries. Luminary is on the road again inviting others to #comesitatourtable across the US.