General
What is the date and time of the conference?
Conference registration opens at 12:30 PM on Sunday, May 2, 2027. The conference will conclude at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, May 4, 2027. Attendees staying afterward to participate in the lobby day on Capitol Hill will receive their individualized meeting times prior to the lobby day.
Is there a conference dress code?
Business casual for the conference. Business attire requested for the gala reception and dinner on Sunday evening, May 2.
Will there be Wi-Fi available?
Yes.
Is food provided? Are there accommodations for dietary restrictions?
Yes, registration includes coffee and snack breaks each day, drink coupons and dinner for the reception and gala on Sunday, breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Monday, and breakfast on Tuesday.
Please indicate your dietary restrictions on the registration page to accommodate your needs.
Will I be required to wear a lanyard?
Yes. To ensure everyone’s safety, all conference attendees must wear their conference lanyard to access any conference event. Because the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center is a public building, there will be non-conference attendees at the venue as well. Only those with conference lanyards will be able to access the conference events.
Registration & tickets
Can I register for the conference on-site?
No, registration is only permitted in advance.
Is group registration available?
No, each individual must register separately.
Is there an early bird discount or a student discount?
Yes.
Can I transfer my ticket/registration?
No.
Program
Will recordings, summaries, and or notes be available after the session?
Select sessions will be livestreamed and recorded.
Travel & venue
What’s the address of the conference location?
The conference will take place at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004.
Where should I park?
Public parking is available in the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center’s underground parking lot with entrances at 13 1/2 Street off Pennsylvania Avenue and two entrances on 14th Street. The parking garage is open 24 hours. Click here for more parking information.
Is there public transportation available in the vicinity?
Yes, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Federal Triangle (Blue, Silver, and Orange Lines) train station is directly connected to the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. The venue can be accessed directly between the train station via a covered walkway.
Several WMATA bus lines also stop near the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center.
What should I bring/not bring?
The Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center is a federal building. All visitors will be directed to pass through security checkpoints. All weapons are prohibited, including firearms carried with a concealed carry license. Click here to view a full list of prohibited items.
Is there a map of the venue?
Click here to see a map of each floor level of the venue.
I lost a personal belonging. How do I contact the venue’s lost and found?
Please call (202) 497-2282 to inquire about any items lost while visiting the venue. If you reach voicemail, please leave a detailed message regarding your lost item(s).
Can you help me book my hotel and travel arrangements?
No, sorry. Conference attendees are responsible for making their own travel and hotel accommodations.
Accessibility
Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
The Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center is ADA compliant. It has accessible pathways and entrances that are flat and level. Elevators and ramps are available throughout the building. Fully accessible public restrooms with wide stalls, grab bars, and accessible sinks are located on every level.