Getting Here · Day Two, the Conference
The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.
The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C. sits in Foggy Bottom, blocks from the Potomac and a short walk from the Metro. This is where Aug 26, the conference itself, happens, all times eastern (et).
Aug 25 is a different building
Opening Night is at The Square, 1850 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005. The conference moves to The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C. on Aug 26. This page covers Aug 26.
Directions to The SquarePhone
+1-202-835-0500Event hours
Tuesday, August 25, 2026: 5:00 PM–8:00 PM
The Square
Wednesday, August 26, 2026: 7:30 AM–5:00 PM
The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.
Travel
Flying or riding in.
Fly into DCA (Reagan National): 20 minutes by Metro or rideshare to The Ritz-Carlton.
Metro: Blue, Orange or Silver Line to Foggy Bottom–GWU, then a 0.4 mi walk to The Ritz-Carlton.
Fly into IAD (Dulles): 45 minutes by rideshare or Silver Line Express.
