Join us at the Washington DC Convention Center from March 24-27.
Need more info? Click here for frequently asked questions.
FEATURED SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
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AMOS OZ |
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PETER BEINART |
ANAT HOFFMAN |
ALSO FEATURING:
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Doron Avital, Member of Knesset, Kadima |
Gershom Gorenberg, Author and Journalist |
Yudith Oppenheimer, Executive Director, Ir Amim |
General Registration + Sponsorship | Student Registration
New rate made possible by our generous sponsors:
Pay-What-You-Can Conference Ticket ($36 minimum)
This special rate is available to students, those on fixed incomes, and others for whom the $350 actual cost of admission is a barrier for participation.
Question: What are the dates and location of J Street’s 2012 Annual Conference?
Answer: The 2012 J Street conference will run from 8:30 pm Saturday night, March 24 – 3 pm Tuesday afternoon, March 27. It will be held at the Washington DC Convention Center located at 801 Mount Vernon Place NW (Mt. Vernon Square- 7th St. Convention Center Metro stop).
Q: What is the Conference program?
A: The conference schedule and session descriptions can be found here. Session descriptions will be available soon.
Q: How do I register for the conference and book my hotel?
A: Registration and conference information are available online. Hotel reservations can also be made through this website once you have completed and submitted your registration.
Q: Where can I stay and how much does it cost?
A: We have contracted a block of rooms at a discounted group rate at the hotels listed below. To secure a room in the J Street block, you must be registered for the conference. You will be prompted to book your hotel reservation once you have completed your registration online. All hotel reservations must be canceled at least 72 hours prior to your scheduled arrival to avoid a one-night cancellation charge. Hotel space is limited. We strongly encourage you to book your hotel rooms early.
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Comfort Inn Convention Center |
Embassy Suites Washington D.C. - Convention Center |
Q: How much does it cost to attend the Conference?
The various ticket options are as follows:
A: Conference and Gala Ticket Discounted Package: $500
Conference Only Ticket: $350
Gala Only Ticket: $250
Pay-What-You-Can Conference Ticket: $36 minimum
Questions regarding conference registration should be directed to Helen Knight, J Street Education Fund Programming Assistant at helen [at] jstreet [dot] org.
Q: Are there any sponsorship opportunities?
A: Opportunities to sponsor students and others at the conference are available through a variety of sponsorship packages:
Conference Host: $10,000
Conference Partner: $5,000
Conference Friend: $1,800
Questions regarding conference sponsorship should be directed to Ben Shnider, J Street’s Development Assistant at benshnider [at] jstreet [dot] org.
Q: What if I cannot afford a Conference ticket?
A: As a result of generous donations from our supporters, J Street is happy to announce a special “pay what you can” ticket option for this year’s conference. This $36 ticket price is meant for students, those on fixed incomes and others for whom the $350 actual cost of admission is a barrier for participation.
Q: Are there any special rates for students?
A: As a result of generous donations from our supporters, J Street is happy to announce a student ticket price of $36.
There is also a $30 flat fee for student accommodations at a local hostel during the Conference.
If you have exhausted all options for conference travel sponsorship at your college or university, you may also submit a request to J Street U for travel grants. Visit http://jstreetu.org/travel2012 to fill out a request form.
Additional questions regarding student registration should be directed to Helen Knight, J Street Education Fund Programming Assistant at helen [at] jstreet [dot] org.
Q: What is included with the purchase of my conference ticket?
A Conference tickets include all conference sessions and Advocacy Day participation. Breakfast will be provided on March 25 and March 26. Lunch will be provided on March 27 to Advocacy Day participants. There is a dessert reception for all participants on March 24 after the opening session. No other meals are included.
Tickets to the J Street Gala Dinner can be purchased through the conference registration website either on their own or with conference registration. Gala dinner tickets include admission to the pre-dinner cocktail reception as well as the Gala Dinner.
Q: Who will be speaking at the Conference? What is the Conference schedule?
A: Click here to view our full list of conference speakers.
Participating Organizations
