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2024 Fall Conference Registration & Travel Information
| Attendee Type |
Early (7/24-9/12) |
Regular (9/13-11/15) |
Onsite (11/20-11/23) |
| APPAM Member Professional |
$420 |
$560 |
$650 |
| APPAM Retired Member |
$185 |
$210 |
$285 |
| APPAM Student Member* |
$130 |
$150 |
$230 |
| Non-Member |
$615 |
$750 |
$840 |
*Student rates are for student members only.
Registration discounts are available for government employees but you must have a valid government (.gov) email. Please email registration@appam.org, from your government email to receive a 15% discount on Early and Regular registration rates. Discounts will not be offered for onsite registration. Only individuals with valid .gov email addresses are eligible for this discount.
Discount codes are not stackable (one valid per registrant) - please use the higher or preferred discount code before checkout.
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Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
201 Waterfront Street
National Harbor, Maryland 20745
(301) 965-4000
The hotel is located in National Harbor, MD, a short drive from Washington, D.C.
Please note: The APPAM Hotel Room block is now closed. Attendees who do not reserve with the APPAM room block are expected to secure their own lodging at market rate. See several options within walking distance of the conference below.
Cashless Policy
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center accepts credit card payments only, including front desk, food and beverage locations, retail, special events, parking, etc. Guests can convert their cash into $20 - $500 gift cards free of charge at Cash-To-Card kiosks located in the hotel lobby.
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Airfare Discounts
United Airlines
Discount Code: ZPPE500487
Valid Travel Dates: 11/15-11/27
Discount Off: Range 5%-10%
All Washington DC Airports (DCA & IAD)
Please click here to book your flights.
Delta Air Lines
Discount Code: NY3B6
Valid Travel Dates: 11/15-11/27
Discount Off: Range 5%-10%
All Washington DC Airports (BWI DCA & IAD)
Please click here to book your flights.
Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for Association for Public Policy and Management
You may also call Delta Meeting Network® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (EST) and refer to Meeting Event Code: NY3B6.
*Please note there is no service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via Delta's reservation 800 number.
Airport Information
- Ronald Regan National Airport (DCA) is located approximately 8 miles (15 minutes) from the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center.
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is located approximately 35 miles (60 minutes) from the Gaylord National Resort.
- Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) is located approximately 42 miles (60 minutes) from the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center.
Ground Transportation
- Parking: On-site parking is available. Guests may choose from valet or self-parking.
Self-parking rates:
0-1 hour $18
1-3 hours $28
3 hours - daily max $36
Valet Parking rates:
0-2 hours $40
2 hours - daily max $59
Rates are subject to change without notice. For a full list of parking options, please visit parking.nationalharbor.com.
- Ridesharing & Taxis: Taxis, Uber, and Lyft are all readily available in the Washington area and can be taken from the airport to the hotel.
APPAM will provide a complimentary shuttle service between the Eisenhower Avenue Metro Station in Alexandria, VA and the Gaylord National Harbor Hotel on Thursday, November 21 through Saturday, November 23. Please note: Luggage is not allowed on the shuttle.
The Eisenhower Avenue Metro Station is located on the Yellow line, about a 10 minute drive from the Gaylord, depending on traffic. See a full map of the DC Metro system.
Pick-up at the Eisenhower Avenue Metro Station will be at the Kiss and Ride drop-off in front of the station. Gaylord pick-up will be at the bus loop by the Maryland ballroom.
Shuttle Schedule
| Eisenhower Departure Times |
| 7:30 AM |
| 8:15 AM |
| 9:00 AM |
| 9:45 AM |
| 10:30 AM |
| 11:15 AM |
| 12:00 PM |
| 12:45 PM |
| 1:30 PM |
| 2:15 PM |
| 3:00 PM |
| 3:45 PM |
| 4:30 PM |
| 5:15 PM |
| 6:15 PM |
| Gaylord Departure Times |
| 7:50 AM |
| 8:35 AM |
| 9:20 AM |
| 10:00 AM |
| 10:50 AM |
| 11:35 AM |
| 12:25 PM |
| 1:10 PM |
| 1:55 PM |
| 2:40 PM |
| 3:25 PM |
| 4:10 PM |
| 4:55 PM |
| 5:40 PM |
| 6:45 PM |
Eisenhower Avenue Shuttle Stop (Starred Location)
Gaylord Shuttle Stop (Starred Location)
APPAM is excited to offer amenities to make conference participation easier for parents and legal guardians and other caregivers providing support to dependents, both at home and at the conference. Applicants must be paid, in-person registrants for the 2024 APPAM Fall Research Conference prior to their application being approved. All reimbursement checks will be sent in the week following the conference.
Dependent Care Grants
APPAM is pleased to once again offer registered attendees the opportunity to apply for dependent care grants. Grants, of up to $400, are available for attendees of the APPAM Fall Research Conference who have child or dependent care obligations. Grant funds are limited and will be awarded on a first-come, first served basis with preference given to APPAM members who are full-time students and/or have received their terminal degree in the last 10 years.
Dependent Care Grants applications are now closed due to overwhelming demand.
Lactation Lounge
The Lactation Lounge is located in the main lobby of the hotel. If an individual would like to use this space, they will need to obtain a key from the front desk. In order to store milk, they will need to provide the milk in a labeled zip lock bag. The milk will be kept in a fridge behind the concierge's desk. They will be required to sign in and out of the room.
Gender Neutral/Family Restrooms
There are individual restrooms available throughout the Gaylord that may be used for family or gender neutral restrooms. Please see a hotel map or staff member to locate the nearest facility.