“With the new administration, we felt that Washington has changed and there has been a rebirth of the social scene, and we wanted to reflect that in the party by moving to an up and coming area,” said Michael M. Clements, the magazine's executive editor. “The list is different this year, as well. It recognizes the influences of younger power players, not just in the Georgetown social scene and the Hill, but a cross section of the city, people in the arts, technology, media, diplomacy, legal—and we reached for African-American power players.” The magazine previously hosted the fete at more historical venues, such as Dumbarton House (in 2006), Meridian House (2007), and Halcyon House (2008).