A large, elegant ballroom filled with seated guests at a formal event. The high ceiling features colorful, patterned lighting projection. Tall columns and ornate chandeliers add to the sophisticated atmosphere.

RGI Events by Rachael Glaws: Special Events Firm in Washington D.C.

Connecting organizations to audiences through the power of shared experience.

Rachael standing in the RGI events offices. The room has a glass door, a white and gray area rug, a bouquet of flowers in the background, and a wooden floor.

SEAMLESS EXECUTION •
INSPIRED EXPERIENCES

RGI events is an award-winning special events firm and design atelier. For over 15 years Rachael Glaws and her talented team have delivered wow-factor filled, agenda advancing experiences, steeped in strategy, for the world’s most envied brands, titans of industry and global change-makers.

WASHINGTON D.C.,
WITH ADDITIONAL OFFICES IN NEW YORK, NY + SAN FRANCISCO, CA
SERVING WORLDWIDE

MISSION-DRIVEN. FEARLESS.

RGI events is on the speed dial of pioneering organizations in the corporate, non-profit, private and policy sectors who value attendee engagement through innovative out-of-the box ideas and event execution.

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White tulips in a white vase on a table set with glasses for a formal event.

Two women sitting on stage facing each other. The stage is decorated with a floral arrangement.

Two women in black dresses smiling and holding glasses of red and white wine at a party or event, standing in front of decorative shelves with framed signs and bottles.

A large conference or event hall with high ceilings, colorful stage lighting, and an audience seated in front of a stage. The stage has screens displaying graphics and the event's title, "The Faraday Grid." The hall is decorated with tall, classical

A person in a black blazer and patterned shirt is adding a white frosted spoonful of ice cream or whipped cream into a glass cup shaped like a skull.

Assorted bite-sized appetizers on wooden spoons garnished with microgreens, with edible flowers in purple, yellow, and white colors at the center.

Fireworks exploding in the night sky above the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. with trees in the foreground.

A person is holding a bright pink restaurant guide flyer at an outdoor event, with a crowd of people and flags in the background.

Three women smiling and holding American flags, standing in front of a colorful background with tropical trees and a sign that reads 'Ocean Deli' at an indoor event.

Dazzle.
Delight.
Defy.

// WHAT WE DO

Your event shouldn’t follow trends - it should set them.

We create unique experiences that move the needle towards your organizational goals for groups of 20 to 250,000.

From brand activations and corporate conferences to nonprofit galas and policy-driven symposiums, we engage and inspire attendees - fostering connection, and achieving our clients' goals - through seamless organization, outstanding design, innovative ideas and comprehensive follow-through.

Event Planning

Event Production

Event Management

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Event Design

The RGI events team is gathered round a conference table with laptops, papers, and notebooks in a modern office with large windows and a brick wall outside.

Event Strategy

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People dancing and celebrating at a lively event with colorful streamers and chandeliers in a dark indoor venue.

// SOMETIMES
OUR CLIENTS
MAKE US BLUSH

Testimonials

LOINC Testimonial

“RGI played a critical role in helping us reshape our annual event and set the stage for future events. As planning progressed, our selected venue and its facilitators were not as communicative as we needed, and RGI stayed on them and pushed for responses. Costs began to run much higher than we all anticipated and RGI essentially worked miracles to minimize budget impact while retaining as much attendee experience as possible. We could not pulled this event off without the RGI team running circles behind us.”

– LOINC

SJI Testimonial

“RGI was essential to the success of our two-day event working with the venue site, coordinating materials, developing the "run of show", tracking the details and anticipating our needs. We are located on the west coast and had the task of organizing and delivering an event across the country. RGI worked hand in hand with us and effectively represented us throughout the process. The entire RGI team was great.”

– SJI

RGI Corporate Client Testimonial

“I am SO pleased that I reached out to RGI. Despite it being a last-minute outreach, Rachael and her team JUMPED in to help us and execute our vision in just a few short weeks. I can't wait to work together again!”

– RGI corporate client

Hogan Lovells Testimonial

“Our experience working with RGI was amazing. The team was able to come together quickly with short notice and they were great at communicating.” – Hogan Lovells

Frito Lay Testimonial

“Every one of the services provided really made our event GREAT!”

– Frito Lay

DC JCC Testimonial

RGI was such a pleasure to work with – and they did so beautifully on the evening of the event and leading up to it! Appreciated the quick responses to our needs/questions and the flexibility to work within our budget. Thank you!!

– DCJCC

The American Red Cross Testimonial

“The team jumped in to handle any obstacles at anytime. Huge help to the success of our meeting. A special thank you for going far and beyond the call of duty and for remaining patient and calm when unforeseen circumstances occurred. They found solutions and were right there by my side to help make things possible. Thanks so much for all your help!”

– The American Red Cross

Global SOF Foundation Testimonial

“The team at RGI take the time to understand your unique event needs and works to execute our events with exceptional results.”

– Global SOF Foundation

RGI Nonprofit Client

“I am thrilled to express my utmost satisfaction with RGI. RGI's exceptional resourcefulness and extensive knowledge in events, particularly galas, stood out from the start. Their ability to pivot swiftly and adapt seamlessly to unforeseen challenges showcased their commitment to excellence. The enthusiasm and positive energy they brought to our event were palpable, creating a vibrant atmosphere. RGI's expertise in galas, attention to detail, and creative flair made them invaluable partners, delivering an event that not only met but exceeded our goals. I wholeheartedly recommend RGI for their unwavering dedication and outstanding execution in creating memorable events. Thank you, RGI, for an unforgettable experience!”

– RGI nonprofit client

Society for Women’s Health Research Testimonial

“RGI is a highly professional event company that will ensure your event is a great success. - they are highly responsive, demonstrate technical expertise, meet all deadlines and goals. They work effectively with internal and external participants, and generate new ideas and options to make your event successful base on your event goals. I very highly recommend RGI!”

– Society for Women’s Health Research

Insight Policy Research Testimonial

“RGI was a great partner on our conference. They ensured that the process was seamless from start to finish on a very tight timeline. They were easy to work with, responsive to questions, advising on technology, captioning services and helped guide and advise us through each step of the planning process. We would recommend their planning services and plan to continue our work with them on upcoming conferences.”

– Insight Policy Research

Jubilee Jumpstart Testimonial

“RGI can see around corners when it comes to troubleshooting. They were a solutions machine no matter what we threw at them. RGI, the whole team, are complete pros!”

– Jubilee JumpStart

La Roche Posay Testimonial

“I'm so thrilled to work with Rachael and RGI, who quickly absorb my vision for an event, and work collectively within their organization and cross-functionally with other vendors and the brand team to bring something amazing to life. You've made every event a Gold Star program!”

— La Roche-Posay

L’Oreal USA Testimonial

“No surprise Rachael worked in music - you and your team are ROCKSTARS.”
– L’Oreal USA

Cathedral Choral Society Testimonial

“RGI was great! They gave us a sense of comfort that we weren't going to forget anything on the day of.”

– Chris, Cathedral Choral Society

Chartese Berry, The National Multiple Sclerosis Society Testimonial

“Rachael and her team had virtually no time to get up to speed on everything, but they pulled it off in superb fashion - capturing the essence of our very complex event - from understanding the oftentimes challenging dynamic of accommodating our corporate partners, the diplomatic community, the members of congress, large donors and our general audience. Every detail was managed flawlessly. The 43rd Annual Ambassadors Ball met and exceeded its goals - and RGI played a large role in its success.”

- Chartese Berry, The National Multiple Sclerosis Society

RGI Nonprofit Client Testimonial

“Working with RGI has been a pleasure! The team was attentive to our event needs and responsive to concerns or last-minute issues. It was nice to partner with an organization that took some of the "heavy lifting" off our team to execute the event successfully.”

– RGI Nonprofit Client

Joy Braun, Society for Women’s Health Research Testimonial

“RGI is a highly professional event company that will ensure your event is a great success. They are highly responsive, demonstrate technical expertise, meet all deadlines and goals, work effectively with internal and external participants, and generate new ideas and options to make your event successful base on your event goals. I very highly recommend RGI!”

- Joy Braun, Society for Women’s Health Research

DC Magazine Testimonial

“RGI views events as tools to achieve organizational goals - and companies that understand the power of that vision line up for their stylish, strategic production perspective. If you’ve attended an impactful event in the city recently - it was probably RGI at the helm.”

- DC Magazine