2026 IGNITE Conference FAQ

The meeting space is under street level and can be accessed via an escalator or an elevator from the hotel lobby.

Daylight Savings Time ends at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 1st, 2026, when the clocks will turn back by one hour, at which time Standard Time begins.

The conference will be held in Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Conference Registration is located at the Registration Desk on Level 3B.

Sunday, November 1: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Monday, November 2: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, November 3: 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Located at Conference Registration at the Registration Desk on Level 3B.

Sunday, November 1: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Monday, November 2: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, November 3: 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Wi-Fi in the meeting space is provided complimentary to Ignite attendees. Directions on how to connect will be provided onsite.

The dress code for the conference is business casual.

Plan for layers, as meeting rooms tend to be cool.

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Android

You can also search for IIA Events in your Apple or Android App Store:

The 2026 Ignite Conference App is downloadable to most mobile devices or a PC and gives you access to up-to-the-minute schedules, information about our sponsors, exhibitors, speaker presentations and more.

• Log in to multiple devices with the same account information and same settings.
• Save bookmarked sessions.
• Save notes.
• Download presentations and additional resources from your session.
• Exchange contact information.
• Add information to “My Schedule.”

An App Help Desk is located at Conference Registration at the Registration Desk on Level 3B.

Sunday, November 1: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Monday, November 2: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, November 3: 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Download the conference app on your smart device. In your mobile device application store, search for:

The IIA Events

You may also access the Attendee Hub by opening our app confirmation email on your computer.

Presentations can be found in the app’s schedule on The IIA’s conference event. Click on the "Handouts" icon.

NOTE: Not all presenters make their presentations available for attendees’ post conference.

Attendees must scan their badge at the self-scanners located outside of each session room prior to entering and remain in the room during the entire session. You will only need to scan once for each session you attend.

You will receive your CPE Certificate via email approximately 10 business days after the conference. Your CPE certificate will be emailed to the email address used to register for the conference.

Complete your session evaluations in the Conference mobile app by selecting the schedule icon; choose the session you attended and select survey. Each session will have a survey. If you are not utilizing the mobile app and would still like to provide your feedback on the session, you can access all evaluations by visiting the Attendee hub on your computer. 

The overall Conference evaluation will be sent to you via email on the last day of the Conference. Your participation in the Conference evaluation is appreciated.

All evaluations for the Conference will close on Tuesday, November 17, 2026.

Monday, November 2

ALL AMERICAN BUFFET

SALADS & SIDES

*Roasted Tomato Bisque with Basil Oil, Focaccia Crouton and Micro Basil (VG)

*Lettuce, Romaine and Radicchio, Tomatoes, Shredded Radish, Cucumber with Ranch Dressing (VG, GF)

*Orange and Fennel Salad with Arugula, Oranges, Shaved Fennel, Pomegranate Seeds, Fresh Dill with Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette (V, GF)

*Wild Mushroom Pilaf (V)

*Spring Vegetable Medley with Fine Herbs (V, GF)

*Assorted Rolls with Butter (VG)

ENTREES

*Herb Roasted Chicken with White Bean and Leek Puree, Scallion Oil (GF)

*Seared Salmon with Wilted Greens and Lemon Caper Sauce (GF)

DESSERTS

*Vanilla Cheesecake Tart (VG)

*Almond Milk Panna Cotta (GF, N, V)

*Double Chocolate Mousse Cake

BEVERAGES

*Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee

*Hot Teas and Ice Water

Tuesday, November 3

GEORGETOWN BUFFET

SALADS & SIDES
*Chilled Spring Pea Soup with Creme Fraiche Spiced Sunflower Seeds, and Pea Shoots (VG, GF)

*Arugula and Frisee Pear Salad with Toasted Pecans and White Balsamic (V. GF)

*Green Bean and Garbanzo and Tomato Herb Compote Salad with Basil and Shallot Vinaigrette (V, GF)

*Haricot Verts with Radish Slaw (V, GF)

*Oven Roasted Marble Potatoes (V, GF)

*Assorted Rolls with Butter (VG)

ENTREES
*Grilled Beef Medallions with Roasted Herb Tomato

*Demi Seared Snapper with Spring Pea Velouté (GF)

DESSERTS
*Blueberry and Lemon Crumble

*Chocolate Mousse with Raspberries (V, GF)

*Hazelnut and Passion Fruit Cake (N)

BEVERAGES
*Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee

*Hot Teas and Ice Water

Vegetarian = VG / Vegan = V / Gluten Free = GF / N = Contains Nuts

The Reception will be held on Monday, November 2, 2026, from 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall (Independence I).

1000 H Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
Tel: +1 202 582 1234

Visit the hotel website

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Early check-in and late check-out are available upon request and subject to availability. For more details, visit the Hotel Information page.

A daily destination fee of $20.00 is applied to each room of your stay in order to provide services and amenities that enhance the guest experience. (This is a reduced rate for anyone that booked a room in our block, normal rate is $30.)

• $15 daily food and beverage credit (excluding alcohol, tax, service charge and gratuity) for Oribu
• Premium high-speed Wi-Fi
• Two bottles of water daily
• Preloaded Metro card ($3 credit; once per stay). Access to Metro Center Station via lobby
• Discounted luxury town car transportation to Union Station, DCA, IAD, BWI. (See Concierge for details)
• 10% off Old Town Trolley Tours
• Discount on a two-hour (round-trip) private sedan city tour of monuments and memorials. (See Concierge for details)
• 15% off guided bike tour with Unlimited Biking
• Healthy snacks in Lobby and Fitness Center

The hotel is wheelchair friendly. There are several elevators throughout the hotel and meeting space, and all areas of the hotel are accessible.

Yes. ADA-compliant rooms feature roll-in showers, visual alarms, grab bars, and TTY devices. View more information on accessible rooms.

Luggage service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. Luggage to be retrieved from your room within 15 - 30 minutes of calling the Front Desk.

Dial: Ext. 52 from a house phone or call (202) 582-1234

There are numerous dining options within the hotel, click the link below to explore the choices.

Restaurants in Downtown DC | Grand Hyatt Washington

Grand Hyatt Washington has a 24-hour Fitness Center equipped with Life Fitness® cardiovascular machines with Hammer Strength circuit training equipment as well as free weights. The Fitness Center has complimentary access for registered hotel guests.

The Grand Hyatt Washington does not have a spa onsite.

There is a FedEx Office Print & Ship Center located on Level 1B at the Grand Hyatt.

Phone: (202) 393-6880
Email: usa5691@fedex.com

Monday – Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

Grand Hyatt Washington is a 100% smoke-free property with smoking permitted only in designated outdoor smoking areas. A penalty fee will apply for any violations of this policy. All guestrooms are non-smoking.

View more information on parking and transportation

Valet Parking

0–2 hours (tax/fees included): $34.00
2-8 hours (tax/fees included): $44.00
8 - 24 hours (tax/fees included): $63.00
Overnight (Up to $75 + Tax): $75.00

Self-Parking (10th Street garage)

Self-parking is available at the 10th Street garage attached to Grand Hyatt Washington, located on 10th Street between H and G Streets. Please note that self-parking at 10th Street garage cannot be charged to your room, and there are no in and out privileges. EV charging stations are available on Level C.

0-1 hour: $12.00
2-4 hours: $19.00
4-10 hours: $24.00
10-24 hours: $48.00

Self-Parking (11th Street City Center Garage)

Additional parking is available at 11th Street City Center Garage, which is located on 11th Street between H Street and Palmer Alley. Pricing is subject to change, per garage ownership.

0-1 hour: $10.00
2-4 hours: $14.00
Maximum all-day: $19.00
Overnight: $22.00
Evenings (weekdays, enter after 6 p.m. and exit before 2 a.m.): $10.00
Weekends (daily flat rate; must exit before 2 a.m.): $10.00
Early Bird (flat rate; weekdays between 5–9 a.m. and out by 6 p.m.): $14.00

Guests using ride sharing transportation such as Uber and Lyft may meet the driver at the front entrance of the hotel.

The hotel does not offer transportation services but can help arrange car rental service and sightseeing tours.

The hotel has direct lobby access to Metro Center Station, serving the Red, Blue, Orange, and Silver lines.

The closest airport to the Grand Hyatt Washington is Reagan National Airport (DCA). It is approximately 5 miles from the hotel.

Dulles International Airport (IAD) is 27 miles away and Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) is 32 miles from the hotel.

View more information on parking and transportation

• Taxis are available outside baggage claim.
• Uber and Lyft are also both available at designated curbside areas at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Follow airport signs and your ride share’s app pickup instructions.
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There are two options:

1. Board YELLOW LINE towards MOUNT VERNON SQUARE and Arrive at GALLERY PLACE CHINATOWN METRO STATION. Exit Station at ENTRANCE B- 9^th Street & G St Walk - 9 min - 0.3 miles
2. Board BLUE LINE towards LARGO and Arrive at METRO CENTER METRO STATION. Exit Station at Entrance A- 12^th St & G St- Walk 5 minutes- 0.2 miles

View more on Detailed Trip Planning

• Taxis are available on the Arrivals Level outside the terminal, near Doors 2 and 6.
• Uber and Lyft pickups are located on the ground level outside Baggage Claim. Follow airport signs to the designated pickup area.
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If you have an emergency during your stay, or need to report an emergency, please dial 911.

Dial 55 or 0 from a house phone, or you can call the Emergency Center at 202-637-4751.

For non-emergencies call 202-637-4916.

George Washington University Hospital
900 23^rd St., NW, Washington, DC 20047
202-715-4000

MedStar Washington Hospital Center
MedStar Trauma Center
110 Irving Street NW, Washington, DC 20010
202-877-7000

Minute Clinic at CVS
675 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001, 866-389-2727

GW Primary Care – McPherson Square
1101 15^th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005, 833-694-9362

MedStar Health Urgent Care at Capitol Hill
228 7th Street SE, Washington, DC 20003
855-910-3278

CVS Pharmacy
1101 New York Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20005
202-962-0038

Walgreens Pharmacy
1155 F Street, NW, Suite 975
Washington, DC 20004
202-969-8814

CVS Pharmacy
1199 Vermont Ave NW,
Washington, DC 20005
202-628-0720