The YWCA USA National Conference is our opportunity to come together under one roof to connect and share, to learn and reflect, and to make planful motions that will bring us closer to realizing our full potential as a national force.

Frequently Asked Questions:

  • As long as you are registered for the conference, you can come and go as needed.

  • The health and safety of our conference participants is our top priority. We offer guidance under our COVID policy consistent with current CDC Guidance and encourage personal responsibility in taking care of yourself and others. We will have recommendations for local clinics, hospitals, and pharmacies as needed.

  • Persimmon fabulous, of course! This includes culturally professional and comfortable. Dress for the Friday night Awards Ceremony and Persimmon Party is dressy chic.

  • You’re welcome to travel with your people as desired, however, pre-registration for the conference, Capitol Hill Day, and persimmon party is required in advance, and is prioritized for YWCA Staff and board members. We are currently at capacity for the conference, but additional parties can join the waitlist through the registration page.

  • YWCA USA has secured hotel rooms for primary and backup access as needed at The Beacon, The Capitol Hilton and Hyatt Place. Alternative options are available at the Darcy Hotel, Dupont Circle, Washington Plaza Hotel, and the Residence Inn by Marriott, which are close in vicinity but likely at a greater rate. The conference options are nearing capacity, but we will work with you to find arrangements as needed. Email conference@ywca.org.

  • Yes! Plenary sessions will have a virtual component, and you can gain access to those sessions through the main conference page. Additionally, you will also be able to join the annual business meeting through zoom. Watch the conference page for more information coming soon.

  • Yes! We will have local restaurant recommendations available for a variety of local fare.

  • Yes! We will provide bus transportation to capitol hill starting 8:45 am Thursday, June 8. Transportation back from Capitol Hill will be on your own, as meetings will end periodically throughout the day. We will provide recommendations for metro, rideshare, and taxi as needed. Additional details will be provided at the Capitol Hill Day briefing and in your packets.

  • No prior registration is needed for individual workshops, but room capacity will be limited, so we encourage you to secure seating early.

  • Email conference@ywca.org with additional questions leading up to the conference.

Welcome To Washington D.C.

National Conference isn’t about YWCA USA, it’s about our broad network of local YWCA associations that implement the work at the local level for women, families, and people of color every day. It’s a time for our Local Associations to share, as a community of learning, and to walk away inspired by each other and the work of the YWCA family. It is a time for the YWCA movement, united as One YWCA, to share and celebrate our history, our mission and impact, planning for the work ahead, and continuing to write our YWCA story.