VRS Meetings & Events, Inc.

08/08/2025

Who's ready to Stir It Up! this Thursday night? Talk about a 20th anniversary throwback! We're beyond proud to be part of the Stir IT Up Foundation Evening event. Celebrating decades of community, flavor, and fun. This was unforgettable!

07/24/2025

to one of our favorite long-time partnerships! Since 2019, VRS has proudly produced the GIIN Global Impact Investing Conference, held annually across Europe.
As we celebrate 20 years of VRS, we’re reflecting on the incredible events we’ve helped bring to life — and this one holds a special place. Huge thanks to the amazing GIIN team for trusting us to help plan and deliver this premier global event year after year! 🌍✨

07/18/2025

to a truly special moment in our journey! ✨

Before joining the VRS Events team, two of our current staff members had the honor of working on the International Literacy Association Conference along with VRS Events — a world-class event providing professional development to educators across the globe. 🌍📚

What a privilege it was to support a mission focused on empowering teachers and promoting literacy worldwide.

07/16/2025

as we continue celebrating 20 years of VRS Events!

Throwing it back to one unforgettable event — the 50th Anniversary of The Beatles' First U.S. Concert, held right here in Washington, D.C. at the Uline Arena!

We were honored to work with the DC Préservation League to commemorate this iconic moment in music history.

👉 Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter for exclusive throwbacks and highlights from our incredible clients and events over the years!

07/11/2025

Throwback Thursday!
As we continue celebrating 20 years of unforgettable moments with VRS Events, we're taking a look back at the incredible ACTE North American and Global Conferences. From impactful programming to global connections — what an amazing journey it’s been!

07/07/2025

Memorable Monday: Kicking Off July with Pride 🌈

As we dive into July, we take a moment to reflect on the impact and celebration of Pride Month. Valerie Sumner, owner of VRS Meetings & Events Inc., recently shared insights with Convene about the WorldPride Human Rights Conference — a powerful and inspiring event held in Washington, D.C. from May 17 to June 8.

VRS Meetings & Events proudly served as the conference management firm for this pillar event of WorldPride, helping bring together voices from around the world to champion human rights, inclusion, and equality. Read the article here.

“We are going to be joyful. We are going to celebrate this whole community and the work that the community does in spite of all that’s going on around us. We’re doing it with thoughtfulness and we’re doing it [while also being] realistic.” - Valerie SumnerValerie Sumner, owner, VRS Meeting...

07/05/2025

🎆✨ Happy Fourth of July from VRS Events!
As event planners, we know there’s nothing like bringing people together to celebrate 🇺🇸

06/27/2025

🎉 VRS Events is turning 20! 🎉
We’re excited to celebrate two decades of unforgettable moments and incredible events. To mark the occasion, we’re taking a trip down memory lane and highlighting 20 standout events we've had the honor of producing over the years.

First up: Qualcomm — where it all began! Stay tuned as we relive the memories and share the stories behind each event.

06/24/2025

Celebrating 20 Years!
VRS Meetings & Events is marking two incredible decades of crafting innovative, purpose-driven events! From transformative conferences to impactful gatherings, we've had the privilege of partnering with associations, corporations, and non-profits to bring visions to life.
Our journey wouldn’t be possible without the trust and support of our clients, colleagues, and partners—your confidence in VRS has shaped our success, and we are truly grateful.
Stay tuned as we take a look back at our story, share highlights, and celebrate the moments that made these 20 years unforgettable.
Here’s to the next chapter!

06/19/2025

At VRS Events we believe in the power of bringing people together — not just to celebrate, but to reflect, learn, and uplift one another.

06/12/2025

🎨 Thankful Thursday!
A look back at the vibrant Mural Experience at the HRC World Pride Conference 🌈 — a 3-day collaborative art journey led by D.C.’s own Mary Finney. 💫
Together, we created a visual celebration of pride, unity, and community. 🖌️✨