Annual Conference
REGISTER NOW
29th Annual Conference to be held
at George Mason University Mason Square
with a special visit to George Mason University Science and Technology Campus in Manassas, Virginia!
Registration - $825/members; $1025/non-members
Registration also includes a Thursday night excursion to George Washington's Mount Vernon, featuring a private evening tour and dinner.
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILED DRAFT SCHEDULE
Tuesday, May 26: 8:30a.m. - 5:30p.m.
Wednesday, May 27: 8:30a.m. - 12:30p.m.
Thursday, May 28:
8:30a.m. - 2:00p.m. Visit GMU's Sci Tech Campus in Manassas (included with your registration)
4:30p.m. - 9:30p.m. THURSDAY NIGHT EXPERIENCE AT MOUNT VERNON
(with private tour and dinner included with your registration
Friday, May 29: 8:30a.m. - 1:00p.m.
THINGS TO SEE WHEN YOU'RE IN DC...
1. Walk the National Mall
The heart of DC. Stroll or bike past the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, and Reflecting Pool.
2. Explore the Smithsonian Museums
National Museum of American History, National Museum of African American History & Culture, Air & Space Museum
3. Tour the National Gallery of Art
4. Visit the Tidal Basin
Walk the 2.1âmile loop or rent paddleboats and see the Jefferson Memorial, MLK Jr. Memorial, and FDR Memorial.
5. Tour the U.S. Capitol & Library of Congress
6. Visit the Washington Monument
7. Visit Arlington National Cemetery
Watch the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and visit the Kennedy grave sites and Arlington House.
8. Take a Potomac River Cruise
9. Experience the National Archives
Home of the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights.
10. Visit the National Zoo
HOTEL INFORMATION
Hilton Arlington Towers
950 North Stafford Street
Arlington, VA 22203
Hotel reservations can be made at the host hotel at a special discounted rate
until April 24, 2026:
KING STANDARD - $169.00
DOUBLE - $169.00
Group code: BCA1
OR
Call the Hilton reservation hotline at 1-800-445-8667 and
provide the group code BCA1, arrival date, and hotel name
(Hilton Arlington Tower).
FLYING IN?
The closest airport to Georga Mason University's Mason Square Campus is Reagan National Airport (DCA).