The 2025 Annual Meeting and Expo will be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW, Washington, DC 20001. APHA is utilizing the whole convention center. For those arriving by APHA’s shuttle service you will be dropped off the L Street Entrance between the two buildings.
Airport Information: DC is served by three major airports; Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI). APHA suggests exploring more about the airports to determine which might be the best fit for you.
Parking at the MCC: There are multiple parking garages located around the Convention Center with hourly and daily rates. The Convention Center does not have it’s own parking garage.
By Metro: The Convention Center sits atop the Mt. Vernon Square/7th Street-Convention Center station served by Metro's Green and Yellow lines. Alternatively, take the Red Line to the Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro station which is a 5 minute walk from the Convention Center.
By Foot: You’ll quickly find that DC is one of the most walkable and bikeable cities in the nation.
Event Shuttle
Most APHA official hotels are within walking distance of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. For hotels located more than a half-mile from the venue, shuttle service will be provided. Please make sure to familiarize yourself with the designated shuttle boarding locations
Hotels On Route | Bording location |
Capital Hilton | Front Entrance Curbside |
Le Meridien Washington, DC | Front Entrance |
Mayflower Hotel | Desales St. Entrance |
Shuttle Schedule | Departing Hotels | To/From Hotels | Departing MCC |
Sunday, Nov. 2 | 7:30 -11:30 a.m. | 2:30-6:30 p.m. | |
Monday, Nov. 3 | 6:30 – 10:30 a.m. | 2:30-6:30 p.m. | |
Tuesday, Nov. 4 | 6:30 – 10:30 a.m. | 2:30-6:30 p.m. | |
Wednesday, Nov. 5 | 6:30 – 10:30 a.m. | 10:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. |
Accessible Transportation
Wheelchair accessible van transportation to and from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center to APHA approved hotels can be scheduled upon request. Those who indicated a mobility concern during registration will be sent special instructions on how to schedule transportation in advance of the meeting. Onsite, visit the shuttle transportation booth to make arrangements.