Name: National Conference
Start: 2026-11-08T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-11-10T15:30:00-05:00
Location: National Academy of Sciences 2101 Constitution Ave. NW Washington, D.C., 20418

About the Conference

Big challenges demand bold collaboration. Join leaders from across the public administration community at the Academy's National Conference from November 8-10, 2026 for a dynamic conference focused on connection, learning, and impact.

This conference will include:

Engaging discussions from distinguished speakers on key issues for public administrators
Continuing education and professional development opportunities
Celebrations of excellence through award programs and the induction of the 2026 class of Fellows
Key updates on the Academy's initiatives and priorities
Valuable opportunities for connection and collaboration

Venue, Hotel, and Travel Information

All three days of the conference including pre-conference sessions will take place at the National Academy of Sciences Building, at 2101 Constitution Ave NW, Washington DC 20418.

For attendees coming from out of town, we invite you to stay in the nearby Hotel Hive or River Inn. You can book your stay at these hotels for a discounted rate until Tuesday, October 13.

Hotel Hive is a 10 minute walk (0.5 mile), and River Inn is a 20 minute walk (0.9 mile) from the National Academy of Sciences building.

Book at the River Inn

Book at Hotel Hive

At-a-Glance Conference Schedule (Full Agenda to come)

Sunday, November 8

Elliot Richardson Leadership Lab
Academy Board Meeting
New Fellow Orientation
Flemming Awards Reception and Ceremony

Monday, November 9

Plenary Sessions and Keynote Speakers
Louis Brownlow Book Award
Herbert Roback Scholarship Award
Concurrent Sessions
New Fellow Induction Ceremony

Tuesday, November 10

Plenary Sessions and Keynote Speakers
George Graham Award For Exceptional Service to the Academy
Concurrent Sessions
Standing Panel Sessions

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About the Conference

Big challenges demand bold collaboration. Join leaders from across the public administration community at the Academy's National Conference from November 8-10, 2026 for a dynamic conference focused on connection, learning, and impact.

This conference will include:

Engaging discussions from distinguished speakers on key issues for public administrators

Continuing education and professional development opportunities

Celebrations of excellence through award programs and the induction of the 2026 class of Fellows

Key updates on the Academy's initiatives and priorities

Valuable opportunities for connection and collaboration

Venue, Hotel, and Travel Information

All three days of the conference including pre-conference sessions will take place at the National Academy of Sciences Building, at 2101 Constitution Ave NW, Washington DC 20418.

For attendees coming from out of town, we invite you to stay in the nearby Hotel Hive or River Inn. You can book your stay at these hotels for a discounted rate until Tuesday, October 13.

Hotel Hive is a 10 minute walk (0.5 mile), and River Inn is a 20 minute walk (0.9 mile) from the National Academy of Sciences building.

Book at the River Inn

Book at Hotel Hive

At-a-Glance Conference Schedule (Full Agenda to come)

Sunday, November 8

Elliot Richardson Leadership Lab

Academy Board Meeting

New Fellow Orientation

Flemming Awards Reception and Ceremony

Monday, November 9

Plenary Sessions and Keynote Speakers

Louis Brownlow Book Award

Herbert Roback Scholarship Award

Concurrent Sessions

New Fellow Induction Ceremony

Tuesday, November 10

Plenary Sessions and Keynote Speakers

George Graham Award For Exceptional Service to the Academy

Concurrent Sessions

Standing Panel Sessions