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2025 Policy Innovation Forum
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Georgetown University
McCourt School of Public Policy
125 E Street, NW
Washington, DC
On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, the CRI will host its annual invitation-only Policy Innovation Forum. We were thrilled to host this event at the McCourt School of Public Policy’s new Capitol Hill building located at 125 E Street NW, Washington, DC. The CRI also will host an evening reception for guests on Monday, June 16, 2025, at the McCourt building’s new rooftop with stunning views of the Capitol and Washington, DC.
The conference is exclusive to states, CRI supporters, and special guests. Guest invitations to register have been distributed.
Sponsorships are available. For more information about attending this upcoming event, contact Angela Antonelli, Executive Director, by phone at 202-306-8540 or email at ama288@georgetown.edu.
Travel and Hotel Information
Location & Accommodation
The Center for Retirement Initiatives at Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy is excited to welcome guests to the new McCourt School of Public Policy at 125 E Street NW, between 1st and 2nd Streets, adjacent to the Georgetown University Law Center located at 600 New Jersey Avenue NW.
The McCourt School located at 125 E Street does not have visitor parking so Metro or other transportation options are highly encouraged. Below are several public parking garages nearby as an option for those who choose to drive.
- 99 H Street NW
- 601 New Jersey Ave NW (across from McDonough Hall)
- 200 Massachusetts Ave NW (Capitol Crossing) across from Law Library
View site map here.
Hotel Information
Guests may take advantage of the discounts available to guests attending meetings at Georgetown (make sure to specify “Georgetown University Law School” for now because the new McCourt School location is not yet open).
Hotel Information Link: https://campustravel.com/university/georgetown-law/
Travel Information
Getting Here
BY METRO
The McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University is easily accessible by Metro, the subway system of the Washington area. Take the Red Line to Union Station and exit onto Massachusetts Avenue. Turn right on Massachusetts Avenue and walk two blocks to the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and New Jersey Avenue. Turn left on New Jersey Avenue, passing the Law Center on your right, and make a slight right onto 1st Street NW and then turn right onto E Street NW and 125 E Street NW will be on your right.
BY CAR
From Northeast of Washington, D.C. (New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore): Follow I-95 South. At the I-495 Junction, follow the signs toward 95 South to Richmond. **Take the Baltimore-Washington Parkway/ I-295 exit (west). Take the Baltimore Washington Parkway to US 50 (New York Avenue). Follow 50 heading west into Washington, DC. Make a left onto North Capitol Street, then make a right onto Massachusetts Avenue. Before the next light, make a left on New Jersey Avenue, and immediately bear right on 1st Street and then turn right onto E Street NW and 125 E Street NW will be on your right.
From South or East of Washington, D.C. (Norfolk, Richmond, Williamsburg): Follow I-95 North. At the I-495 junction, 95 will turn into 395. Follow 395 North to Washington, DC. Cross the 14th street bridge and keep to the right. Continue following signs for 395 North and take the D Street/ US Senate exit. Continue following the signs for 395 North and continue into the D street tunnel (stay in the far right lane). In the tunnel, take the D Street exit and make a right at the first traffic light. Turn left onto New Jersey Avenue, and then turn left onto E Street NW and the building will be on your right.
From South or West of Washington, D.C. (Charlottesville or Nashville): Take I-66 East to Washington. Cross the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge and follow signs for Constitution Avenue. Take Constitution Avenue until it ends. Make a left onto Louisiana Avenue, and then make a left onto New Jersey Avenue and then turn left onto E Street NW and the building will be on your right.
From Northwest of Washington (western Pennsylvania, western Maryland): Follow I-270 south. Where 270 divides, follow the signs to 495 east toward Silver Spring. Take the Baltimore Washington Parkway to US 50 (New York Avenue). Follow 50 heading west into Washington, DC. Make a left onto North Capitol Street, then make a right onto Massachusetts Avenue. Before the next light, make a left on New Jersey Avenue, and then turn right onto E Street NW and the building will be on your right.
Parking: Parking is very limited in the area. There is a parking garage across the street from the Law Center at 601 New Jersey Avenue, NW. There is also limited metered street parking available.
BY TRAIN
Amtrak: 1-800-USA-RAIL or 1-800-USA-RAIL
Take the train to Union Station, then follow the Metro directions above.
BY AIRPLANE
Washington Reagan National Airport is the closest and most convenient airport, as it is only 6 miles from the McCourt School. Transportation to the McCourt School from National Airport is available by Taxi or Metro.
By taxi, travel time to the McCourt School is about 15 minutes, and the fare is approximately $15.00. Be sure to tell the driver that you are going to the Law Center, NOT the main undergraduate campus.
By Metro, allow approximately 30 minutes. The Metro station is located across the street from the main terminal at National Airport. Take the Yellow Line to Gallery Place. When you arrive at Gallery Place, transfer to the Red Line (in the direction of Glenmont) and get off at Union Station. Then follow the directions above.
Baltimore Washington Airport (BWI) and Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) are often less expensive than flying into Washington National airport. BWI and Dulles airports are approximately 30 miles from the McCourt School.
A taxi from BWI will cost approximately $50.00; however, you can take a shuttle bus from the airport to the MARC train station. The ride to Union Station will cost $6.00. For more information, please visit the Maryland Transportation website or the BWI website.
A taxi from Washington Dulles to the McCourt School will also cost about $50.00; however, you can take the Washington Flyer to the West Falls Church Metro Station. Take the Orange Line (toward New Carrolton) and transfer at Metro Center to the Red Line (toward Glenmont). Exit the Red Line at Union Station and follow the directions above. For more information, visit the Washington Flyer website.
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Agenda
(subject to adjustment)
Monday, June 16, 2025
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Networking Reception
McCourt School of Public Policy
125 E Street NW, 9th floor
Capitol View Conference Center
Washington, DC 20001
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Forum
McCourt School of Public Policy
125 E Street NW, 9th floor
Capitol View Conference Center
Washington, DC 20001
8:00 a.m.
Forum welcome
Keynote Speaker
Michael W. Hodin, Ph.D.
Michael W. Hodin, Ph.D. is CEO of the Global Coalition on Aging, Managing Partner at High Lantern Group, and a Fellow at Oxford University’s Harris Manchester College. He has spoken internationally on aging, including at G20, APEC, Davos, and the World Knowledge Forum. From 1976-80, Mike was Legislative Assistant to Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan. He was a senior executive at Pfizer, Inc. for 30 years, where he created and led International Public Affairs and Public Policy operations. Mike holds a BA, cum laude, Cornell University, M.Sc. from The London School of Economics, and M.Phil and Ph.D. from Columbia University.
4:00 p.m.
Program Concludes
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Sponsorships are available. For more information about this upcoming event, contact Angela Antonelli, Executive Director, by phone at 202-306-8540 or email at ama288@georgetown.edu.