Who is leading the discussion?

The panel is run by DLA Piper and hosted by STATION DC. Individual panelists are not listed on the event page.

Yes. A networking reception follows the program.

Do I need to register?

Yes. Attendees must register through the Luma event page.

Post-Midterm Election Briefing: What Founders and Investors Need to Know for 2027

Name: Post-Midterm Election Briefing: What Founders and Investors Need to Know for 2027
Start: 2026-11-09
End: 2026-11-09
Location: STATION DC, 1323 4th St NE Ste 200, Washington, DC 20002

A panel at STATION DC, held with DLA Piper, unpacking what the 2026 midterm results mean for venture-backed companies and the investors behind them. Topics include shifts in congressional leadership, the federal spending outlook, government contracting risk, and tech and defense policy. A networking reception follows the discussion.

What to expect

STATION DC hosts a panel discussion led by the law firm DLA Piper on what the 2026 midterm election results mean for venture-backed companies, founders and investors pursuing government opportunities. The goal is practical guidance on how a changing political climate may affect federal contracts, government-funded programs, acquisitions and partnerships. A networking reception follows the program.

Topics

Key election results and changes in congressional leadership
Outlook for federal spending, appropriations and budget priorities
Government contracting opportunities and risks under a new Congress
Policy developments affecting innovation, technology, defense and other growth sectors
What founders, executives and investors should watch as Washington sets its 2027 agenda

Individual panelists have not been named on the event page.

Who should attend

Founders, executives and investors whose companies sell to or depend on the federal government, especially in defense, tech and other regulated sectors. It is a useful primer for founders new to the DMV on how Congress and the budget cycle can shape federal market opportunities. Come with questions about contracts, appropriations or policy areas that affect your roadmap, and use the reception to meet others working at the intersection of venture and government.

Venue and access

STATION DC, 1323 4th St NE, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20002.

How to register

Registration is required through the Luma event page.