Logistics
When and Where
2009 Innovation Summit
Creating the Future of Economic Opportunity
Thursday, October 29, 2009
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sidney Harman Hall
610 F Street, NW
Washington, DC
Located near the Gallery Place Metro station, opposite the Verizon Center.
Cost
Registration for this one-day program is $190 per participant
Venue
Sidney Harman Hall is a stunning and inventive space located in the heart of downtown Washington, DC. The Hall’s three-level glass curtain wall connects activity within to the life of the street and fills the spaces with light. It is an unconventional space that will enhance the energy and interactivity of the Innovation Summit.
Meals
Breakfast and lunch are included in your registration.
Hotel
CFED has reserved a room block with special rates at the Hotel Monaco. For accommodations, contact Hotel Monaco at 1.877.202.5411 and reference CFED. You will also receive online hotel reservation instructions with your Summit registration confirmation.
You must make your hotel reservation by October 9 to take advantage of the special rate.
Map
Click here to view a walking/driving map to Sidney Harman Hall.
Driving Directions
Directions from Virginia via I-395
Remain on I-395 all the way into the District of Columbia, crossing into the city on the 14th Street Bridge. Upon reaching Pennsylvania Ave., NW (at approximately the 4th stoplight) turn right. You will then be heading East towards the U.S. Capitol. Turn left at the stoplight at 7th St., NW. Go North on 7th Street. Turn right on F Street. The garage entrance will be on your right.
Directions from Virginia via I-66
Remain on I-66 all the way into the District of Columbia, crossing into the city on the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge, at which point it becomes Constitution Avenue. Remain on Constitution Ave. until reaching 7th St., NW. Turn left at the stoplight at 7th Street. Turn right on F Street. The garage entrance will be on your right.
Directions from Bethesda, Rockville, Potomac and points west
Reach Wisconsin Ave., NW via either Interstate 270 and River Road or Rockville Pike (which becomes Wisconsin Ave.) Remain on Wisconsin Ave. until reaching Massachusetts Ave., NW just south of the National Cathedral. Cross over Mass. Ave. and turn left onto Garfield St., after two blocks turn right returning onto Mass. Ave. Remain on Mass. Ave. all the way downtown to 9th St, NW. Turn right on 9th (it’s a one way street going south). Stay in left lane and drive down to F Street. Turn left on F Street and go two blocks (cross 7th Street). The garage entrance will be on your right.
Directions from Rt. 50, Baltimore and points east
Reach New York Ave., NE via either Rt. 50, I95 or the Baltimore Washington Parkway. Remain on New York Ave. all the way downtown to 7th St.
Drive down to F Streetand turn left. The garage entrance will be on your right.
Directions from Capitol Hill, DC
Reach Constitution Avenue NE, going West remain on Constitution as it crosses Pennsylvania Avenue, NW until reaching 7th Street. Turn right on 7th.
Drive up to F Street and turn right. The garage entrance will be on your right.
Directions from the DC Central Business District
Reach K St., NW, going East. Remain on K until reaching 9th St., NW. turn right onto 9th (it’s a one way street going south). Stay in left lane and drive down to F Street. Turn left on F Street and go two blocks (cross 7th Street). The garage entrance will be on your right.
Frequently Asked Questions
Click here to read Frequently Asked Questions about the 2009 Innovation Summit, and their answers.
