Annual Meeting

Know Before You Go

Thank you for registering for AOBA's Annual Meeting; we are looking for to seeing you!

Below are some important details for the event.

Schedule of Events:

3:00 - 4:00 pm: Welcome & Cocktail/Networking Hour
4:00 - 5:00 pm: Award Program
5:00 - 6:00 pm: Cocktail/Networking Hour

Registration:

Please bring the QR Code you received in the event confirmation email with you. You will need that QR code when entering the Annual Meeting. If you haven't received the confirmation email, please email events@aoba-metro.org to receive a new copy.

Parking Information:

ABM is providing discounted parking at the following location:

LOT Q is located at 4th Street Southeast & Water Street Southeast

There are a limited number of spots at the discounted rate (first come first serve). When you are leaving the parking lot next door, please tell the attendant you attended the AOBA event at District Winery.

Dress Code:

Business Attire

Check out last year's photos to see how attendees dressed!

Farmers Market Crudite
- Cocktail Cucumbers, Tri-color baby Carrots, Sweet Bell Peppers, Farm Radishes Endive, Charred Broccoli, Cherry Tomatoes, Cauliflower Baby Apples, Clementines, Watermelon, Dates, Grapes, Honey Rocks, Cantaloupe Black-Eyed Pea, Hummus Green Goddess, Smoked Blue Cheese Dip, Sunflower Seed
Duck Confit in Endive (DF, GF, NF)
- Green apple, fennel confit, crispy garlic
Chesapeake Bay Crab Cakes (NF)
- Remoulade
Chicken Lollipops (DF, NF)
- Mumbo sauce
Braised Beef & Mushroom Eggroll (DF, NF)
- District Winery red wine reduction
Spanakopita (NF, VEG)
- Spinach, feta cheese, lemon aioli
Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup (NF, VEG)
- Sourdough bread, white cheddar, concentrated tomato

Wine & Beer

White Wine:
- 2019 Chardonnay, Unoaked - Finger Lakes, NY
- 2017 Riesling - Finger Lakes, NY
Red Wine:
- 2017 Zinfandel - Lodi, CA
- 2019 Cuvee Noir - CA
Beer:
- 2 Legit 2 Wit - Belgian Wit, Sterling, VA
- The Corruption - West Coast IPA, Washington, DC
- Raised By Wolves - American Pale Ale, Washington, DC
- Seasonal Cider- Potter’s Craft Cider, Charlottesville, VA
- Senate Beer - Light Lager, Washington, DC

Award Program:

Take a look at previous recipients of the Sidney Glassman Memorial Award, Outstanding Associate Member of the Year Award, and the David H. Hillman Maverick Award.

Attendee List:

Take a look at who is attending this year's Annual Meeting! Don't miss out on the chance to reconnect with old friends and colleagues and start building connections even before the event begins! You must be logged into your AOBA account to access it.