AJ Jones, Chief Strategic and Corporate Communications Officer at Monumental Sports and Entertainment, to deliver keynote at 2026 Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit & ADWKDC
DC’s Largest Annual Advertising, Marketing and Communications Event
to be held on October 14 at the MLK Library Conference Center
AJ Jones II, Executive Vice President, Chief Strategic and Corporate Communications Officer at Monumental Sports and Entertainment, will deliver the keynote address at the Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit on Wednesday, October 14, at the MLK Library Conference Center in Washington, DC.
Jones brings extensive expertise in strategic communications and corporate branding to the Summit stage. In his role at Monumental Sports and Entertainment — the organization behind the Washington Capitals, Washington Wizards, Washington Mystics, and Capital One Arena, among other properties — he leads all aspects of strategic and corporate communications across one of the most prominent sports and entertainment portfolios in the nation.
He joined Monumental in 2025 from Starbucks Coffee Company, where he served in multiple leadership roles, including Executive Vice President and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, and Executive Vice President and Chief Communications and Public Affairs Officer. Prior to joining Starbucks, he was the Chief Corporate Affairs & Communications Officer for Vanda Pharmaceuticals and served as a c-suite executive at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Additionally, he has held senior executive roles at Fortune 500 companies, top-ranked consulting firms, and government institutions.
“AJ will share his visionary perspective in communications with our attendees,” said Robert Udowitz, MarCom Summit co-producer. “His work at the intersection of sports, entertainment, and strategic communications makes him uniquely positioned to offer insights that are directly applicable to ad, marketing and communications professionals across every sector.”
The Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit, held in association with the American Advertising Federation’s DC chapter event ADWKDC, brings together advertising, marketing, and communications professionals for a full day of insights, networking, and strategic discussions, featuring 30+ sessions and more than 60 speakers. Jones’s keynote represents a highlight of the summit’s programming, offering attendees direct access to one of the region’s most accomplished communications executives.
Event Details:
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 – 8:00am – 5:00pm
Location: MLK Library Conference Center, Washington, DC
Featured Session: Keynote Address by AJ Jones II, Executive Vice President, Chief Strategic and Corporate Communications Officer, Monumental Sports and Entertainment
For more information and registration: https://marcomsummit.co/
About Monumental Sports and Entertainment
Monumental Sports and Entertainment is one of the largest integrated sports and entertainment companies in the United States, owning and operating a diverse portfolio of professional sports teams, venues, and media assets in the Washington, DC region.
About the Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit
The Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit is an annual gathering of advertising, marketing, and communications professionals held in the Washington, DC area. Produced in association with the American Advertising Federation’s DC chapter event ADWKDC, the summit provides a platform for industry leaders to share insights, strategies, and perspectives shaping the future of marketing and communications.
