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- Karen JohnsonApril 11, 2016Great place for a conference. The #AERA16 conference is here. The metro stop takes you to the convention center & the Marriott Hotel is attached to the convention centerUpvote26DownvoteUpvoted 1 week ago
- Dani ElleOctober 1, 2012Much better (cleaner, larger) venue than the last location. There are parking lots/garages nearby. Better yet, take the Metro, bus, or Circulator.Upvote21Downvote
- Easy to get here by Metro and lots of places nearby to eat.Upvote8DownvoteUpvoted 1 week ago
- Spend an extra hour to check out the exquisite art collection. It's the largest publicly owned art collection in the area if not the country.Upvote4DownvoteUpvoted 1 week ago
- Take the Metro to here from DCA airport! The most convenient subway for quick escapes to get home from events. Yes, its safe and there are credit card machines in the station You will thank me later.Upvote2Downvote
- Maria Cristina MartinsJune 20, 2023It’s marvelous!!!! I enjoyed a lot! The place is huge!!!Upvote1Downvote
- Stacey PostonDecember 9, 2014do a little exploring to enjoy all the amazing art, especially Black Star Line by Radcliffe Bailey on the 2nd floor.UpvoteDownvote
- S. WhyteFebruary 24, 2017No charging stations anywhere. Coffee vendors should be plentiful. People couldn't bring in their coffee and were pissed. Need more security during events. Take Metro or taxi to get there.Upvote1Downvote
- AIDS.govJuly 26, 2011We're at the National Medical Association HIV/AIDS Symposium for Primary Care discussing the National HIV/AIDS Strategy and what Black physicians can do! Visit AIDS.gov and nmanet.org to learn more.Upvote1Downvote
- The White HouseSeptember 26, 2011At the 2011 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Dinner President Obama asks the CBC to “March with me and press on” in support of and helping pass the American Jobs Act. Read moreUpvote10Downvote
- Presidential LibrariesFebruary 1, 2011President Clinton held several inaugural balls here. At the Arkansas Ball in 1997, he entertained the crowd by playing "Your Mama Don't Dance" on the saxophone.Upvote5Downvote
- Amy CummingsOctober 11, 2018It’s massive. Just follow the signs and you should be fine.Upvote1Downvote
- The White HouseFebruary 3, 2012President Obama visited the Washington Auto Show to look at some of the new vehicles being built by Detroit. Read moreUpvote8Downvote
- The White HouseMarch 7, 2012President Obama addressed the American Israel Public Affairs Committee Policy Conference where he reaffirmed the strength of our Nation’s special bond with Israel. Read moreUpvote7Downvote
- courtney palmerAugust 14, 2014If you are attending a large convention, Wear comfy walking shoes, you will thank me!UpvoteDownvote
- Sally CherrySeptember 8, 2019Easy to access from Union Station via Metro (Red Line to Yellow or Green line)UpvoteDownvote
- Adam BurrellJuly 17, 2015Tiny food court with some surprises. Great nearby food options.UpvoteDownvote
- IT Roadmap Washington, D.C. - December 6, 2012December 16, 2011IT Roadmap Washington, D.C. - a regional one-day technology event that features a full-day conference program, and an expo.http://www.itroadmap.net/WashDC2011Upvote1Downvote
- Brett R.February 15, 2017A nice building with lots of good spaces, but it needs better disability access, and the food court staff were very disorganized.UpvoteDownvote
- Great venue for conferences. Discovered coffee in the cafeteria is surprisingly good. Starbucks here is a rip off, there's a cheaper one across the street at the Renaissance. Nearby food along 7th St.Upvote3Downvote
- FrozendonutMarch 29, 2014Skip the bad coffee here and head out the north exit to La Colombe for a great cup.UpvoteDownvote
- AIDS.govJuly 23, 2012Discussing the State of New Media and HIV with U.S. CTO Todd Park @ #AIDS2012. Join the live conversation at www.AIDS.gov/AIDS2012.Upvote6Downvote1
- Somebody's Mother's Chocolate SauceJuly 7, 2011Don't miss the 2011 NASFT Summer Fancy Food Show here from July 10-12th. We'll be giving out free chocolate sauce samples at booth #2432.UpvoteDownvote
- Ryan MontgomeryAugust 18, 2019If you want food without waiting in line to re-enter the building, whatever you do don't get the pizza outside Hall D. I thought pizza was a safe choice, but it was nasty even by con food standards.UpvoteDownvote
- AIDS.govJune 6, 2011We're at the Young Non-Profits Professional Conference learning how non-profit and health organizations can engage online communities.UpvoteDownvote
- There's a parking garage at 7th and I but know that your car has to be part billy goat to navigate it.UpvoteDownvote
- Craig SJanuary 7, 2012Amazing convention center. Just eat before arriving. Eating cost are high.UpvoteDownvote
- Science and Engineering Fair takes place every even year (2012, 2014, 2016, etc.).UpvoteDownvote
- Annette MooreMay 13, 2014Go across the street and eat at Subway. $15 for hot dog and chips is too much money!UpvoteDownvote
- Christopher MichaelSeptember 10, 2010If you're looking for something to eat go down 7th street to Chinatown. Great restaurants and shops!Upvote6Downvote
- TristanSeptember 23, 2011Starbucks on the first floor. No other food options really in the CenterUpvote1Downvote
- EventsplugSeptember 23, 2011Among top 25 convention centers according to meeting sourceUpvoteDownvote
- WorldPay US, Inc.April 1, 2011We are now at the Nations Capital Dental Meeting. Stop by and say hello. We will be presenting until April 2, 2011. Read moreUpvoteDownvote
- Make time to see the staircase painted by Sol LewittUpvoteDownvote
- AIDS.govSeptember 23, 2011We're @ the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference discussing 30 years of AIDS & HIV criminalization. Visit us @ booth 610!UpvoteDownvote