Located at the National Academy of Sciences Building - 2101 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20418
As the United States prepares to commemorate its 250th anniversary, the Academy's National Conference will bring together leaders and changemakers from across the public administration landscape to explore how public service must evolve for the future. Over three days, we’ll spotlight innovation, honor excellence, and foster dialogue around the capacity of government in a rapidly changing world.
📍 Academy Offices - 1600 K St NW, Washington, DC 20006
12:00–2:00 PM | Academy Board Meeting
2:00–4:00 PM | New Fellows Orientation
5:30 PM | Check-In & Welcome
5:30–6:30 PM | Flemming Awards Reception
6:30–7:30 PM | Arthur S. Flemming Awards
7:30–8:00 PM | Post-Awards Reception
📍 National Academy of Sciences - 2101 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20418
8:30–9:00 AM | Continental Breakfast
9:00–10:00 AM | Plenary: State of Public Administration
10:15–11:15 AM | Plenary Panel: Bridging the Gap – State and Local Capacity in a Shifting Federal Landscape
11:30–12:30 PM | Lunch & Awards
1:00–4:00 PM | Concurrent Panels
Workforce of the Future
The Public Sector in a Changing World
Forecasting the Fiscal Horizon
Civic Imagination: Public Administration, the Arts, and the Future of Democracy
Resilience by Design
4:30–5:00 PM | New Fellows Induction
5:00–6:30 PM | Evening Reception
📍 National Academy of Sciences - 2101 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20418
8:30–9:00 AM | Continental Breakfast
9:00–10:00 AM | Plenary: One Nation, Many Governments – Rethinking Federalism
10:15–11:15 AM | Fellows Forum: Strategic Visioning for the Academy
10:15–11:15 AM | Concurrent Panels
11:30–1:00 PM | Lunch & Closing Plenary: The Next 250 Years of Public Service
1:00–3:00 PM | Academy Standing Panel Meetings
We have a block of rooms reserved for a discounted price at two hotels near the conference: Hotel Hive and the River Inn. Please use the following booking links through October 16th to reserve your accommodations:
Hotel Hive - Reservations - Room Availability
The River Inn - Reservations - Room Availability
Please check the dates before reserving your room! The block exists from October 30-November 6, but the conference is from November 2-4.
Parking
Nearby parking at the SP+ lots at 923 Black Lives Matter Plaza NW (closes 2 am) and 1627 Eye Street NW (open 24 hours)
Metro
Parking
There is a small visitor lot off of 21st street, but currently due to construction, it can only be accessed via Virginia Ave - the Constitution Ave intersection is closed for northbound travel.
Use the following address in GPS: 256 21st St NW.
By Metro
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