• Monday, August 21, 2023 - Last day to book hotels rooms and still receive the WPF conference rate
• Monday,August 21, 2023 - Last day to receive FULL refund of Conference Registration fees

The Salamander Washington DC
1330 Maryland Ave SW
Washington, DC 20024

The Salamander Washington DC has blocked a limited number of rooms for WPF at a conference rate of $399.00 per night (plus taxes & fees). All Goverenment Rate rooms are sold out. Please see list below for nearby hotels offering a government rate.

Click the button below to make your reservation no later than August 21, 2023.

Any cancellations or reservation changes must be made directly with the hotel. Guest room cancellation policy is seven (7) days prior to arrival. Room rates are based on single or double occupancy. Any additional occupants 18 years of age and older will be subject to an additional charge of $20.00 per person, per night, plus applicable taxes.

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The Salamander Washington DC is almost sold out for the dates of our event.
Please consider the following nearby hotels.

InterContinental: Washington D.C. - The Wharf
801 Wharf Street SW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20024

Canopy by Hilton Washington DC The Wharf
975 7th Street SW Washington, District of Columbia 20024

Hyatt House Washington DC / The Wharf
725 Wharf Street SW, Washington, D.C., United States, 20024

Pendry Washington DC – The Wharf
655 Water Street SW, Washington, DC 20024

Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf
480 L'Enfant Plaza SW Washington, District of Columbia 20024

citizenM Washington DC Capitol Hotel
550 School St SW, , Washington DC 20024

Hotel Option with Government Rates:

Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Park
400 E St SW, Washington DC, 20024 (0.8 mi, 17 minute walk)

Holiday Inn Washington Capitol – National Mall
550 C St SW, Washington DC, 2002 (0.7mi, 15 minute walk)

Full refunds for the conference activities will be available through August 21, 2023. NO REFUNDS will be given to anyone who cancels after that date OR who fails to show up. There is no extra charge for sending a substitute in place of an individual who cannot attend.

The Salamander Washington DC
1330 Maryland Ave SW
Washington, DC 20024

2023 Founders' Award Recipients

Join us for an evening of cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, and a short award program on Thursday, September 21st from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm.

There is separate pricing for this event so you don’t need to register for the conference to attend. Everyone is welcome to participate in this fun networking event.

Join us for a Post Conference Event Boat Cruise - Board the Odyssey DC and enjoy lunch and drinks on this two-hour cruise taking advantage of the amazing views from the glass-enclosed deck or outdoor observation lounge. Departing from Pier 4, 580 Water Street SW, Washington, D.C. Boarding begins at 11:15 am. One mile walk from The Salamander or hop in an Uber and ask use 580 Water Street SW – this will drop you off right in front of the boarding area.

To coordinate a ride share from an airport, use the Whova app or this link: https://whova.com/webapp/carpool/wac_202309/

• 27th Annual Conference & Founders’ Awards/Reception: Business casual
• Post Conference Event: Casual

If you are a current participant in the mentorship program, join us in the Salamander Foyer during the networking break from 2:00-2:30. It will be a great opportunity to meet each other in person and we will take a group photo. Please meet near the Mentorship banner by the registration table.

• For Conference or hotel questions: [email protected]
• For Sponsorship questions: [email protected]

Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, part of the celebration includes the ever-popular Conference Swag Bag.

Community Service Event: Benefiting Children’s Inn at NIH

The Salamander Washinton DC Hotel - Salamander Foyer. Come create "Thoughtful Treasures" for families staying at the Children's Inn while their child is receiving medical treatment. Every child, teen, young adult and their sibling(s) who are staying at The Inn are assigned their very own mailboxes. Every morning, our youngest residents race to their mailboxes to see what special treasure is waiting for them. Each treasure brings many moments of happiness, and our children often take their treasures to their medical visits at the NIH Clinical Center to play with them while they wait.