FAQ & Contact
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the event date?
Creative Summit will take place September 21st, 2023.
What are Operative & Vendor tickets?
Operatives: If you’re on staff or in the field for a campaign, working at a campaign consulting shop, or working independently as a political consultant, then you’re what we think of as an operative.
Vendor: You work for a company that sells products or services to the political campaign industry. For example: If you work for a camera manufacturer or retailer, a software company, an ad tech platform, a data vendor, you are a vendor.
If you are unsure whether you are an Operative or a Vendor, please email us at creativesummit@
What happens if I buy the wrong type of ticket?
If you are an operative who buys a vendor ticket by mistake we will refund the difference between the two. If you are a vendor who buys an operative ticket you will have to pay the difference between price of the ticket you purchased and the prevailing vendor ticket price.
If you are unsure whether you are an Operative or a Vendor, please email us at creativesummit@
Where will the event be held?
Creative Summit 2023 will be held at the District Architecture Center: 421 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004.
Are there any discounts available?
Other than the Super Early Bird and Early Bird rates, the only discounts available are for Campaigns & Elections Community members, full-time students, non-profit employees, and government employees. To inquire about these please email us using the contact form on this page.
Which airports are nearby?
There are three airports in the DC metro area – Reagan National (DCA), Dulles (IAD), and Baltimore-Washington (BWI). DCA is the only airport that has a Metro stop. IAD has shuttles to Metro stops and BWI has a MARC train to Metro stops.
What is the dress code?
We’re relaxed, it's an event for creatives!
Are media credentials available?
Members of the press who wish to request credentials should email Shane D’Aprile at sdaprile@campaignsandelections.com.
What is the refund policy if I purchase a ticket but am unable to attend?
If after purchasing your ticket you are unable to attend the event, you may use your ticket to attend another Campaigns & Elections conference taking place within one year of the event to which your ticket applied. If the ticket price for the conference you wish to transfer to is higher than the price you paid for your ticket you will have to pay the difference between the two price points to transfer your ticket.
For the avoidance of doubt, no credit will be provided in the event you transfer your ticket to an event with a ticket price lower than that which you paid for your ticket. No refunds will be issued.
Please note: the full ticket policy is displayed for review during the ticket purchase process.
Is this event useful for non-US campaigns?
Absolutely! Our events always have international attendees. If you’re running a campaign anywhere in the world, you’ll find this event to be incredibly valuable.