Angie M. Gates is the president and chief executive officer of Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia.
Gates leads the organization tasked with generating economic and community benefits for DC residents and businesses through premier events.

Under Gates’ leadership, Events DC continues its mission of building community connections through impactful events and programming. As the conventions, meetings, sports, and entertainment industries continue to evolve, Gates is tasked with driving sustainability, innovation and a thriving tourism economy in DC that will serve as a national model.

With decades of experience in the venue management and entertainment industries and a deep understanding of DC, Gates previously served as DC’s Director of the Office of Cable, Television, Film, Music and Entertainment.

A 20-year veteran in the fields of event management, entertainment, film and public service, Gates’ expertise ranges from tourism and hospitality to film and venue operations. Notably, Gates was named the first African American General Manager of the iconic Warner Theatre and earned Washington, DC its first Emmy at the 60th Annual National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Award show.