All law enforcement officers who will be carrying a weapon must provide a supervisors name, email and phone number for the Hopkins Bloomberg Center in case of emergency. Please email info@hclf.org with this information before September 29th.

Please enter the Hopkins Bloomberg Center through the 6th Street entrance of 555 Pennsylvania Ave NW.

As you turn onto 6th street, you will see an awning with 555 Pennsylvania Avenue on it to indicate you are in the right place.

Doors will open at 8:00 am and the Symposium will begin promptly at 9:00 am on September 30 and October 1 in the theater.

The reception on September 30 will take place from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm. On-site materials will show the location.

There will be continental breakfast, coffee and beverages each morning. Lunch will be provided and the reception will have hor dourves and beverages on Day 1.

Workshop attendees will be provided with a boxed lunch on Day 2.

If you have any dietary restrictions, please email erin@hclf.org as soon as possible.

Business casual

You will receive a notepad, pen, and bag to store any resources you are interested. We recommend that you bring your business cards for networking, and your ID.

Please use JHGuestNet.

There are a number of nearby Parking Garages. Below are a few options to consider:

Colonial Parking (601 Pennsylvania Ave NW): Located just one block east, is one of the closest and most convenient garages. To reserve a spot via Spot Hero, please click here.

SP+ Parking (320 6th St NW): Located just around the corner, only a 2-minute walk from the building.

Clara Barton Garage (616 E St NW): A highly-rated, budget-friendly option located about a 3–5 minute walk away.

For reservations at the Johns Hopkins Rate at Hyatt Regency DC, please use this link:

https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-regency/en-US/wasrw-hyatt-regency-washington-on-capitol-hill?corp_id=CR33761

Or, guests can call Hyatt reservations on 1-800-233-1234 and request the Johns Hopkins University negotiated rate at Hyatt Regency Washington (note program number CR33761). 

There are many additional hotel options in the vicinity of the Hopkins Bloomberg Center. Below is a starting point.

1. Kimpton George Hotel: 15 E Street NW

2. Conrad Washington DC: 950 New York Ave NW

3. Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC Downtown: 815 14th St NW

4. The Royal Sonesta Washington, DC Capitol Hill: 20 Massachusetts Ave NW

5. The Morrow Washington DC, Curio Collection by Hilton: 222 M Street NE

6. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Washington, DC/Downtown: 500 H St NW

7. Motto by Hilton Washington, DC Downtown: 627 H St NW

Using the Metro is highly encouraged. The building is steps away from the Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter station (served by the Green and Yellow lines).

For any attendees traveling by Marc or Amtrak, the Hopkins Bloomberg Center is a 10-minute ride away from Union Station.

A PDF of hotel and dining options.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Registration cancellations must be submitted in writing to The Howard C. Liebengood Foundation by August 31, 2026. Cancellations received by this date are eligible for a refund of the registration fee, less any nonrefundable payment-processing fees.

Refunds will not be issued for cancellations received after August 31, 2026, or for registrants who do not attend. Approved refunds will be returned to the original method of payment.

HCLF is not responsible for travel, lodging, or other expenses incurred by registrants.

Registrations may be transferred to another individual from the same organization at no charge by contacting HCLF before the Symposium.