Hotel & Travel

Hotel & Travel

Hotel accommodations and travel guidance for the 2026 Convening are now available. Please review the information below to reserve your room within the official room block and to access detailed travel guidance for attending the event in Washington, DC.

Hotel

The Royal Sonesta

2121 P Street NW, Washington, DC 20037


To extend your stay before or after the room block, please contact the hotel’s Reservations Manager directly to check availability and coordinate additional nights.

Tunde Sodeeq (Reservations Manager)
Royal Sonesta Dupont Circle
tunde.sodeeq@sonesta.com
Direct line: 202-956-6650

Travel guidance

  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Location: The event will take place in Dupont Circle, Washington, DC — a central, walkable neighborhood with easy access to public transportation.
  • Closest Metro: Dupont Circle Station (Red Line) is a short walk from the hotel.

Getting from the airport

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) Closest airport • ~20–25 minutes by car
  • Rideshare/taxi: Approx. 20–25 minutes to Dupont Circle (traffic dependent).
  • Metro: From Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport station, take Metro into the city and connect to the Red Line for Dupont Circle.
  • Tip: If you prefer fewer transfers, rideshare is typically the simplest option from DCA.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) ~45–60 minutes by car
  • Rideshare/taxi: Approx. 45–60 minutes to Dupont Circle (traffic dependent).
  • Metro: Take the Silver Line toward downtown DC and connect to the Red Line for Dupont Circle.
  • Tip: Metro is a good option if you’re arriving during peak traffic hours.
Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) ~60 minutes by car
  • Rideshare/taxi: Approx. 60 minutes to Dupont Circle (traffic dependent).
  • Train: MARC and Amtrak service can bring you into Washington, DC (availability varies by time/day).
  • Tip: If you arrive at BWI, train + Metro can be more predictable than driving during rush hour.