What to expect
A two-hour evening networking event in the VIP lounge at Casa de Montecristo, where attendees drink, smoke cigars and talk about startup growth, venture capital funding and where technology companies meet the cigar industry. It runs Wednesday, November 18, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. No talks or formal program are listed, so plan on open conversation.
Who should attend
The page addresses entrepreneurs, startup enthusiasts and people interested in tech. For a founder new to the DMV, the case for going is informal contact with other local startup people. The setting is the main consideration: if you do not want to spend an evening around cigar smoke, this may not suit you. The page does not mention an age requirement or dress code.
Agenda and speakers
Neither an agenda nor speakers are published. The event is hosted by Andrew K. and three others. Listed sponsors are Next.Law, Ashira Financial and Zccounting.com.
Venue and access
The venue is Casa de Montecristo, 1132 19th St NW, Washington, DC. Parking and transit details are not published on the event page.
Cost and cigars
- The page says the ticket "only includes 'entry' to the VIP lounge and event," but it shows no ticket price.
- Zccounting is described as a bookkeeping and accounting firm, not a licensed tobacco dealer, so the host says no cigars will be sold.
- The host says cigars from a personal collection will be shared at no fee.
- Drink pricing is not stated. Since the ticket is described as entry only, assume drinks may be extra until the organizers say otherwise.
How to register
Use the Attend option on the Meetup event page, and check there for any ticket charge before you confirm. The event chat opens to attendees before the event.