Event Details

  • Location: Planet Word Museum, 925 13th St NW, Washington, DC
  • Time:
    • Registration and Breakfast: 8:00 AM
    • Program Begins: 9:00 AM
    • Conference Ends: 5:30 PM
    • Reception immediately after at Wild Days, the Eaton DC rooftop bar (across the street from Planet Word)
  • Pre-Conference: If you are traveling in for the conference, we have events on Monday evening.
    • At 5pm, join the DMV Democracy Hub for a nonpartisan local democracy meet-up at The Hamilton (all ages welcome).
    • At 7pm, enjoy a screening of Join or Die! Watch the trailer >>
  • Bookmark this link as your Conference hub for the full agenda, speaker information, and much more: https://linktr.ee/ncoc2024

Getting There (More details at Planet Word)

  • Parking: Limited paid parking is available near the venue. Carpooling or using rideshare is encouraged.
  • Ride Share: For anyone who is getting dropped off or using a ride share app, we recommend using the 1270 K St NW Washington, DC 20005, address, as that will place them right in front of our gate.
  • Metro/Transit: Silver, blue, and orange lines: Exit at McPherson Square onto 14th and I streets. The museum entrance is directly across the park on 13th and K streets. Red line: Exit at Metro Center onto 13th Street. Walk north until you reach K Street, then turn right. The entrance will be on your right.

What to Expect

  • Agenda Highlights
    • Keynote sessions, interactive discussions, and panels with leaders in civic engagement.
    • Networking opportunities throughout the day.
  • Food and Beverages (Catered by Immigrant Food)
    • Breakfast buffet, boxed lunch, and afternoon snacks will be provided. Please see catering staff if you have a dietary restriction as we will have options available to accommodate your needs.


Important Notes

  • No Livestream: This year’s event will not include a virtual option, so you’ll need to be present to participate in the day’s discussions and activities.
  • Wi-Fi Access: Complimentary guest Wi-Fi will be available. Log on to Planet Word Guest on site.
  • Gallery Access: Planet Word galleries will be closed except during lunch from 12 – 2 PM when floors 1 and 2 will be open for browsing.
  • New Discussion Addition: At 3pm in Classroom, join Laura Rigell and guests for Crossing Silos to be stronger together: the SHIFT Action Lab as an inter-field experiment.

Stay Connected! Follow along on social media and join the conversation using #NCoC2024 and #RenewingCivicHealth

If you have any questions or need assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at conference@ncoc.org.

We look forward to seeing you for a day of inspiration, action, and connection!