Bisnow Lodging Investment Summit
A Full-Day Premium Event
Hilton McLean Tysons
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Speakers
![David Cordish](https://cdn.bisnow.net/resize?type=jpeg&url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fcdn.bisnow.net%2Fpanelists%2F11731%2F5b32dfbc008d9_david_cordish1.jpeg&width=250&sign=6FAubM-uFd_Qr5B00-GP0tTkuwUMY8ZrrqVNhfAaxK8)
David Cordish
Chairman
The Cordish Companies
![Don Peebles](https://cdn.bisnow.net/resize?type=jpeg&url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fcdn.bisnow.net%2Fpanelists%2F2095%2Fdon-peebles-square-1593124791.jpg&width=250&sign=qMS7xswzyZTnwYmZh41vbT2YFyy0fnjXTy3bD1hzNOU)
Don Peebles
Founder, Chairman & CEO
The Peebles Corporation
![Sid Narang](https://cdn.bisnow.net/resize?type=jpeg&url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fcdn.bisnow.net%2Fpanelists%2F11108%2F5ab43451f32d0_sid_narang.jpeg&width=250&sign=BPBT7jbLSedufQSmfZGYXvNo_5b4WHclUzMPtaQ3R34)
Sid Narang
Chief Development Officer
SBE Entertainment Group
![Kathleen Flores](https://cdn.bisnow.net/resize?type=jpeg&url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fcdn.bisnow.net%2Fpanelists%2F12440%2Fkathleen-flores-square-1542318310.jpg&width=250&sign=Hs2Ql6tLvR0wHXeZmPs4dFSWgdZ0GHEm7Jl4dQfvK0c)
Kathleen Flores
EVP
Trump Hotels
![Ken Greene](https://cdn.bisnow.net/resize?type=jpeg&url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fcdn.bisnow.net%2Fpanelists%2F11910%2F5b1875a90af2b_ken_greene.jpeg&width=250&sign=NP6g73YQtQBgsrjiHqVxpepJdCCIuzIs6tZRh4hCbdg)
Ken Greene
President, Americas
Radisson Hotel Group
![Jonathan Mehlman](https://cdn.bisnow.net/resize?type=jpeg&url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fcdn.bisnow.net%2Fpanelists%2F4576%2F5b0724ab32b68_jonathan_mehlman.jpeg&width=250&sign=dKvWSKvEoZ8Jv6O1vqLk7IEqcqtHXJvN-zXc1ZwB3kE)
Jonathan Mehlman
CEO
Hospitality Investors Trust
![Jim Abdo](https://cdn.bisnow.net/resize?type=jpeg&url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fcdn.bisnow.net%2Fpanelists%2F4700%2F5b047aac09a94_jim_abdo.jpeg&width=250&sign=zncPPdXXwJNglUkIdDQzX32_OrPo-waIrJEMBeg8mf8)
Jim Abdo
CEO
Abdo Development
![Maki Bara](https://cdn.bisnow.net/resize?type=jpeg&url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fcdn.bisnow.net%2Fpanelists%2F591%2Fmaki-bara-square-1652481279-.jpg&width=250&sign=wrpQnJoL_MDChHlhB1Grh0u3ws7imKmP5yyd5u7aNUw)
Maki Bara
President and Co-Founder
Chartres Lodging Group
![David Brillembourg](https://cdn.bisnow.net/resize?type=jpeg&url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fcdn.bisnow.net%2Fpanelists%2F10945%2F5a9de2ff2ae43_david_brillembourg.jpeg&width=250&sign=hk-Y9EBgsLnA8mlNmlLwW5r35o_9QXgX2XWc-BW5bK8)
David Brillembourg
Founder, Chairman & CEO
Brillembourg Group
![Danny Hughes](https://cdn.bisnow.net/resize?type=jpeg&url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fcdn.bisnow.net%2Fpanelists%2F12756%2Fdanny-hughes-square-1627691916.jpg&width=250&sign=kOgBvsK9B-IEbGl7X39EmK0d5ingiQtk_YJCoaz3kVc)
Danny Hughes
EVP & President, Americas
Hilton
![Krissy Gathright](https://cdn.bisnow.net/resize?type=jpeg&url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fcdn.bisnow.net%2Fpanelists%2F12144%2F5b36c1b22fbfd_krissy_gathright.jpeg&width=250&sign=y6fv3oODTiEoaTvNCabfEKYFPZgUIPevtRrlKjcldqo)
Krissy Gathright
EVP & COO
Apple Hospitality REIT
![Rob Palleschi](https://cdn.bisnow.net/resize?type=jpeg&url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fcdn.bisnow.net%2Fpanelists%2F7618%2F5b68f1722e837_robert_palleschi.jpeg&width=250&sign=_HOpa6RWRDSg1JUMlv30U1O8u967L0LwrDaAss0PBZQ)
Rob Palleschi
CEO
G6 Hospitality
![Ian Carter](https://cdn.bisnow.net/resize?type=jpeg&url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fcdn.bisnow.net%2Fpanelists%2F12248%2F5b467c224ccf1_ian_carter.jpeg&width=250&sign=PJVGAfTu1WJckCKdXrlqEKPK89A4gy-mVhJMPg0_2k8)
Ian Carter
President, Global Development, Architecture, Design & Construction
Hilton
![Austin Flajser](https://cdn.bisnow.net/resize?type=jpeg&url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fcdn.bisnow.net%2Fpanelists%2F1626%2Faustin-flajser-square-1623100148.jpg&width=250&sign=nMt6SUXX9cmhl8n8fnywqhUJjaEbAZxy43kekWAMJ6s)
Austin Flajser
President
Carr Companies
![Jennifer Dakin](https://cdn.bisnow.net/resize?type=jpeg&url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fcdn.bisnow.net%2Fpanelists%2F12946%2F5ba55176d232d_jennifer_dakin.jpeg&width=250&sign=x_3V69kUJV-7La4ZO-w_M598Fe50cNTibUlPbQiOCdQ)
Jennifer Dakin
SVP & Team Leader, Hospitality Finance Group
Wells Fargo
![Corry Oakes](https://cdn.bisnow.net/resize?type=jpeg&url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fcdn.bisnow.net%2Fpanelists%2F8365%2F5b0724ce2ee78_corry_oakes.jpeg&width=250&sign=BX3Vsug1BVTR-wNqZ5oxMtdfhrvXTfvRQcgBCT8o75c)
Corry Oakes
CEO & Co-Founder
OTO Development
![John Rutledge](https://cdn.bisnow.net/resize?type=jpeg&url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fcdn.bisnow.net%2Fpanelists%2F757%2F5b071cba03818_john_rutledge.jpeg&width=250&sign=2LUPH-0BAIgmG50rx2xHX8Ldv6RRiaCbhVvzwxc9fq0)
John Rutledge
Founder, President & CEO
Oxford Capital Group, Oxford Hotels & Resorts
![Asad Kazim](https://cdn.bisnow.net/resize?type=jpeg&url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fcdn.bisnow.net%2Fpanelists%2F12428%2F5b5a4742a9cc5_asad_kazim.jpeg&width=250&sign=S3cSha7NwDGbp4pGwa0RuHIhMIkfGi4Ps1Rvc9o8zBo)
Asad Kazim
Managing Director
UBS
![Mari Balestrazzi](https://cdn.bisnow.net/resize?type=jpeg&url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fcdn.bisnow.net%2Fpanelists%2F12423%2F5b5a2ef353424_mari_balestrazzi.jpeg&width=250&sign=AWqEdUrCvNKSblm10Id6g8LtS9aHdIjnZz1wBTafVfQ)
Mari Balestrazzi
VP, Americas Design Services
Hyatt Hotels
![Rani Gharbié](https://cdn.bisnow.net/resize?type=jpeg&url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fcdn.bisnow.net%2Fpanelists%2F9596%2Frani-gharbie-square-1542784351.jpg&width=250&sign=Ow8LBNEhG_12Wmhu723pEgSDxryqAKqa2JKTFb9xQL8)
Rani Gharbié
VP of Development and Acquisitions - North America
Virgin Hotels
![David Bowd](https://cdn.bisnow.net/resize?type=jpeg&url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fcdn.bisnow.net%2Fpanelists%2F12407%2F5b58e2f66214e_david_bowd.jpeg&width=250&sign=4RDM3sS_vCJmMqaKBsC2g6BFPz2qOYmgAPJiyjG0oF0)
David Bowd
CEO
Salt Hotels
![Michael Blank](https://cdn.bisnow.net/resize?type=jpeg&url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fcdn.bisnow.net%2Fpanelists%2F12439%2Fmichael-blank-square-1681767447-.jpg&width=250&sign=mCRc8ScozttUXvi4XWWnj7rE0YYrb9bjNEEWJclrNWw)
Michael Blank
Principal
Woodmont Lodging
![Roger Hill II](https://cdn.bisnow.net/resize?type=jpeg&url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fcdn.bisnow.net%2Fpanelists%2F12427%2F5b5a3e7f23979_roger_hill_ii.jpeg&width=250&sign=zQKMMR3cJovYvu3SFaGC5y-s3x_WvrGDm56xHcyhhLc)
Roger Hill II
CEO
The Gettys Group
![Jason Fudin](https://cdn.bisnow.net/resize?type=jpeg&url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fcdn.bisnow.net%2Fpanelists%2F9341%2Fjason-fudin-square-1654806510-.jpg&width=250&sign=q3DH66tNk-a5TrejyXkX_CGdPBRiC70nHYBAMXWsGAM)
Jason Fudin
Co-Founder & CEO
Placemakr
![Fran Taloricco](https://cdn.bisnow.net/resize?type=jpeg&url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fcdn.bisnow.net%2Fpanelists%2F12645%2F5b7dcc21ed0dd_fran_taloricco.jpeg&width=250&sign=462hArlXjmXsOjHCG1_0lY6M6wZvpEgpER7wyqyTMlY)
Fran Taloricco
Managing Director, East Coast
Best Western
![Simon Hunter](https://cdn.bisnow.net/resize?type=jpeg&url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fcdn.bisnow.net%2Fpanelists%2F12881%2F5b998cb0a0a0b_simon_hunter.jpeg&width=250&sign=rwGXpJeCANgk0NXWr9lC_sxUGfSbyBYBus7ljaSZyHk)
Simon Hunter
Partner & Chief Innovation Officer
CO OP
![Greg O’Stean](https://cdn.bisnow.net/resize?type=jpeg&url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fcdn.bisnow.net%2Fpanelists%2F12910%2F5ba0197c2b088_greg_o_stean.jpeg&width=250&sign=kgHRfU_V9_bHS2EeN0Z8smFheyFX-d7M_r5w37j8zoY)
Greg O’Stean
Chief Development Officer - North America
Interstate Hotels & Resorts
![Dan Thorman](https://cdn.bisnow.net/resize?type=jpeg&url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fcdn.bisnow.net%2Fpanelists%2F12921%2F5ba19197e6126_dan_thorman.jpeg&width=250&sign=wVPlgNKptEReApq0n3Or3TuLOC3b9voctjq1w5g7DNY)
Dan Thorman
SVP, Development
Aimbridge Hospitality
![Dilip Petigara](https://cdn.bisnow.net/resize?type=jpeg&url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fcdn.bisnow.net%2Fpanelists%2F9575%2F5bb54c868fe83_dilip_petigara.jpeg&width=250&sign=q2S6McCD34BKkRUHXOKDD-CWBBVSIxlsV8TsTaxckJU)
Dilip Petigara
CEO
Access Point Financial
![Will Obeid](https://cdn.bisnow.net/resize?type=jpeg&url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fcdn.bisnow.net%2Fpanelists%2F13025%2F5bb2932a24616_will_obeid.jpeg&width=250&sign=w-4uEW02_D_jiZvZhG9d75M3u42toL4XXJ7_pBpSdt4)
Will Obeid
Head of Hospitality
Kushner Companies
![Bob Mannon](https://cdn.bisnow.net/resize?type=jpeg&url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fcdn.bisnow.net%2Fpanelists%2F10787%2F5a87687932926_bob_mannon.jpeg&width=250&sign=21JtqGlYXz1LvaOK09z0vI378L1WCnTvUEW5qPEEO4U)
Bob Mannon
VP, Development
LodgeWorks Partners
![Steve Solomon](https://cdn.bisnow.net/resize?type=jpeg&url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fcdn.bisnow.net%2Fpanelists%2F13248%2F5bc8ff36e002b_steven_solomon.jpeg&width=250&sign=4Ih8uYlNEGZVTJbiL7HwZffmGSb0XvItKep1KiVMKn0)
Steve Solomon
Member
Friedlander Misler
![Mark Lomanno](https://cdn.bisnow.net/resize?type=jpeg&url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fcdn.bisnow.net%2Fpanelists%2F13262%2F5bca4b51cc16c_mark_lomanno.jpeg&width=250&sign=VyK0B3Xk40OwcSntqQ2TVDkH-pXPrTqfRPIKN4o4h3Q)
Mark Lomanno
Partner
Kalibri Labs
![Rebecca Jones](https://cdn.bisnow.net/resize?type=jpeg&url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fcdn.bisnow.net%2Fpanelists%2F5571%2F5b05c6b1ac502_rebecca_jones.jpeg&width=250&sign=RcyO4JpiAAb_4Yox0VXWwPJpjsdaDPwnvv2FPrD_N_Y)
Rebecca Jones
Founder & Principal
RD Jones
![Marc Magazine](https://cdn.bisnow.net/resize?type=jpeg&url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fcdn.bisnow.net%2Fpanelists%2F4297%2F5b9c908d7999c_marc_magazine.jpeg&width=250&sign=oLYjCWca-qT5EkE3BU520_VjFkOkFiiWLovTiQlCU4U)
Marc Magazine
Executive Managing Director
Savills Hospitality Group
![Adam Williamowsky](https://cdn.bisnow.net/resize?type=jpeg&url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fcdn.bisnow.net%2Fpanelists%2F3747%2F5bb670cad39a1_adam_williamowsky.jpeg&width=250&sign=SALadOS7NjatcJ_MuV8z38Xoq9iAoxOqS0yfFGsg5Iw)
Adam Williamowsky
Director, eat + drink
Streetsense
![Corey Wilk](https://cdn.bisnow.net/resize?type=jpeg&url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fcdn.bisnow.net%2Fpanelists%2F9439%2F5b466658e160a_corey_wilk.jpeg&width=250&sign=DW4rM9AJEReOLthMXD1honKZ3QtPpz3C6fx3tZkX0YI)
Corey Wilk
Real Estate Director
Goulston & Storrs
![Daniel Lesser](https://cdn.bisnow.net/resize?type=jpeg&url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fcdn.bisnow.net%2Fpanelists%2F1111%2Fdaniel-lesser-square-1708957878-.jpg&width=250&sign=c9hAtj_ap5YA5exKGHRq6xoCbToC30h0WP3pI3tYm-U)
Daniel Lesser
Co-Founder, President & CEO
LW Hospitality Advisors
![Kimberly Wachen](https://cdn.bisnow.net/resize?type=jpeg&url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fcdn.bisnow.net%2Fpanelists%2F1157%2F5b047c5705797_kimberly_wachen.jpeg&width=250&sign=CsbgwgiQ6Ji5ZED6340q2VDankTxwJTEHi28dH-NEgA)
Kimberly Wachen
Partner
ArentFox Schiff
![Brian McCarthy](https://cdn.bisnow.net/resize?type=jpeg&url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fcdn.bisnow.net%2Fpanelists%2F12377%2F5b5640e67873f_brian_mccarthy.jpeg&width=250&sign=nOfjI_eKs7baHy7ghHQ1vrV6jZoTajnrjpH4BqOpJm0)
Brian McCarthy
Principal
Brian J. McCarthy, Inc.
![Gary Magenta](https://cdn.bisnow.net/resize?type=jpeg&url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fcdn.bisnow.net%2Fpanelists%2F12673%2F5b7adb6b77de4_gary_magenta.jpeg&width=250&sign=Vd_nymDt7lGl5Dfqn__wFeohUQqLPn5iLS1nmk4n5MU)
Gary Magenta
Senior Vice President and Chief Change Architect
Root Inc.
![Tara Gorman](https://cdn.bisnow.net/resize?type=jpeg&url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fcdn.bisnow.net%2Fpanelists%2F13052%2F5bb684bb8f1e4_tara_gorman.jpeg&width=250&sign=6Fv1_BPaIrITziU9R6mPodqdZZhPXfKgDslJHPBXUBc)
Tara Gorman
Partner
Perkins Coie LLP
MORE SPEAKERS TO BE ANNOUNCED
Agenda
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Night Before: Cocktail Reception Hosted By Cornell Hotel Society DC & Baltimore Chapter
Click here for more details!
**This cocktail is to be hosted on October 22nd and is not affiliated with Bisnow** -
Registration, Breakfast, Coffee & Networking
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Keynote With David Cordish, CEO, The Cordish Companies
Moderator: Adam Williamowsky, Streetsense
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Hotel Finance and Investment
Asad Kazim, UBS Investment Bank
Mark Lomanno, Kalibri Labs
John Rutledge, Oxford Capital
Michael Blank, Woodmont Lodging
Dan Thorman, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants
Moderator: Kimberly Wachen, Arent Fox -
Hilton's Ian Carter on How Global Travel is Changing
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Presented By:
Coffee & Speed Networking
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A Chat with the C-Suite
Ken Greene, Radisson Hotel Group
Rob Palleschi, G6 Hospitality
Greg O’Stean, Interstate Hotels & Resorts
Danny Hughes, Hilton
Moderator: Tara Gorman, Perkins Coie -
How To Design New Revenue Streams That Go Beyond The Room
Roger Hill, The Gettys Group
Maki Bara, Chartres Lodging Group
David Bowd, Salt Hotels
Mari Balestrazzi, Hyatt Hotels
Scott Gerber, Gerber Group
Moderator: Corey Wilk, Goulston & Storrs -
Networking Lunch
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Lifestyle Hotels: Your Way, Right Away & What's Next
Sid Narang, SBE Hotels
Kathleen Flores, Trump Hotels
Jason Fudin, WhyHotel
Rani Gharbie, Virgin Hotels
Will Obeid, Kushner Companies
Moderator: Brian McCarthy, Brian J. McCarthy -
The Brand Explosion: Everything You Need To Know
Fran Taloricco, Best Western
Bob Mannon, Lodge Works
Simon Hunter, CO OP
Steve Solomon, Friedlander Misler
Moderator: Gary Magenta, Root -
The 2018 D.C., Maryland, & Virginia Playbook
Jim Abdo, Abdo Development
Austin Flajser, Carr Hospitality
Corry Oakes, OTO Development
Matt Wexler, Foxhall Partners
Moderator: Rebecca Jones, RD Jones -
Coffee & Networking
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Brillembourg Group's David Brillembourg on How Blockchain is Changing Hospitality
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Keynote With Don Peebles, CEO, Peebles Corp.
Moderator: Dan Lesser, LW Hospitality Advisors
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The 2018 State of the Hotel Market and 2019 Forecast
Jonathan Mehlman, Hospitality Investors Trust
Krissy Gathright, Apple Hospitality
Jennifer Dakin, Wells Fargo
Dilip Petigara, Access Point Financial
Moderator: Marc Magazine, Savills Studley -
BLIS East 2018 Special Reception
Bisnow Lodging Investment Summit
Want to know what the future holds for the hospitality industry... well, so do we...
And while we may not have a crystal ball that can tell us the future of this asset class, what we do know is that the US hospitality outlook for 2018 is strong and has no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
According to JLL, 2018 kicked off the eighth consecutive year of growth for the hospitality industry as occupancy rates continue to rise. But don't get too comfortable, as rising construction costs, continued competition from online marketplaces, such as Airbnb, and the rise of experiential lodging is forcing hoteliers to step up their game and remain competitive in an otherwise demanding market.
Want to know what the future of blockchain has in store for the hospitality industry? Well, wait no more as we will deep dive into how this cryptocurrency is changing the way millennials do business.
With over 20 million visitors a year, the D.C. metro area is one of America's most popular tourist destinations. It is no surprise then, that the D.C., Virginia and Maryland area will each grow by more than 2,000 rooms during 2018.
Want to take meetings with the top hotel firms? Nowhere in the US has more lodging company HQs than the D.C. region, with Marriott, Hilton, RLJ, Host, Diamondrock, LaSalle, Chesapeake, Interstate, Thayer and more all located here. And they all will be in attendance!
While we work on that prototype for that crystal ball, please join us our top-level speakers dive deep into 2018's most relevant national and local lodging trends including hotel finance, investment, construction and design!
Please join us on October 23 in D.C. where the biggest REITs, hoteliers, and experts in the industry will come together in one place for one day only. You won't want to miss this!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Questions? Comments? Contact Chris Wainwright, our Director of Events, at Chris.Wainwright@Bisnow.com
Sponsors
WHY SPONSOR
Bisnow events are known for facilitating deal-making with lots of networking opportunities. Whether you are an owner, developer, manager, broker, lender, supplier, or consultant, your company is a crucial part of the national lodging market. Bisnow offers many opportunities for you to build good will and raise your company’s profile in this ever-changing industry. You’ll connect with existing and potential customers, partners, distributors, investors and vendors, and have the opportunity to showcase your products and services in front of a large and relevant audience.
Venue & Travel
Hilton McLean Tysons
7920 Jones Branch Dr.
Tysons, VA 22102
Ballroom: International Ballroom A & B
Parking Information:
Free onsite parking
Please Note:
If you are coming from VA I-495 headed North or South, take exit 46A (Rte. 123 South, Tysons Corner) to get to the venue and then please follow the following instructions:
• At the first traffic light, turn right onto Tysons Boulevard.
• At the next traffic light, turn right onto Galleria Drive.
• At the second traffic light, turn right onto Jones Branch Drive.
• The hotel is the 2nd building on the right hand side.
Room Reservations:
Please click HERE for overnight accommodations.