RAMP 41st Annual Conference
Feb 1 - 3, 2024
Washington, DC
Challenging The Weaponization Of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Washington, DC, the U.S. capital, is a compact city on the Potomac River, bordering the states of Maryland and Virginia. It’s defined by imposing neoclassical monuments and buildings – including the iconic ones that house the federal government’s three branches: the Capitol, White House, and Supreme Court. It's also home to iconic museums and performing-arts venues such as the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The city is home to many national monuments and museums, located primarily on or around the National Mall, including the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, and the Washington Monument.
Washington, D.C. is divided into four quadrants of unequal area: Northwest (NW), Northeast (NE), Southeast (SE), and Southwest (SW). The axes bounding the quadrants radiate from the U.S. Capitol. Washington, D.C. anchors the southern end of the Northeast megalopolis, one of the nation's largest and most influential cultural, political, and economic regions. As the seat of the U.S. federal government and several international organizations, the city is an important world political capital. It is the eighth-most visited city in the U.S., with over twenty-five million visitors annually. The Washington metropolitan area, which includes parts of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia, is the country's sixth-largest metropolitan area with a population of 6.3 million residents.
Washington, D.C., is a leading center for national and international research organizations, especially think tanks that engage in public policy. Washington, DC is home to several major universities including Howard University (HU), American University (AU), the Catholic University of America (CUA), Gallaudet University, George Washington University (GWU), Georgetown University (GU), the Johns Hopkins University Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), Trinity Washington University, and The University of the District of Columbia (UDC).
The city's medical research institutions include Washington Hospital Center and Children's National Medical Center. The city is home to three medical schools and associated teaching hospitals: George Washington, Georgetown, and Howard universities.
Washington, D.C. is divided into four quadrants of unequal area: Northwest (NW), Northeast (NE), Southeast (SE), and Southwest (SW). The axes bounding the quadrants radiate from the U.S. Capitol. Washington, D.C. anchors the southern end of the Northeast megalopolis, one of the nation's largest and most influential cultural, political, and economic regions. As the seat of the U.S. federal government and several international organizations, the city is an important world political capital. It is the eighth-most visited city in the U.S., with over twenty-five million visitors annually. The Washington metropolitan area, which includes parts of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia, is the country's sixth-largest metropolitan area with a population of 6.3 million residents.
Washington, D.C., is a leading center for national and international research organizations, especially think tanks that engage in public policy. Washington, DC is home to several major universities including Howard University (HU), American University (AU), the Catholic University of America (CUA), Gallaudet University, George Washington University (GWU), Georgetown University (GU), the Johns Hopkins University Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), Trinity Washington University, and The University of the District of Columbia (UDC).
The city's medical research institutions include Washington Hospital Center and Children's National Medical Center. The city is home to three medical schools and associated teaching hospitals: George Washington, Georgetown, and Howard universities.
Hotel and Travel
The 41st Annual RAMP Conference will be held at The Madison Hotel, 1177 15th Street, Washington, DC, NW 20005.
The Madison Hotel, historical and homely, is in downtown DC. It’s location, steps from the White House and the many neighborhoods of DC, is preserved in the duality between the gravitas of its namesake, the 4th President of the United States, James Madison, lightened with a dash of the First Lady Dolley’s wit, energy, and levity. Boutique in feel generously brightened by a warm and welcoming lobby filled with the spark of Washington’s fabled never-ending energy.
Take sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of the city in the sophisticated and colonial inspired contemporary guestrooms. Select luxurious suites and penthouse suites feature wall to wall terraces with sweeping views over the capitol skyline. The Madison’s distinguished and personalized amenities are designed with you in mind, bringing all the comforts of home. Flat-screen televisions with premium TV channels and MP3 docking stations are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature showerheads and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers.
At The Madison Hotel, you can take advantage of recreation opportunities including a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and The Market Place. Dining is also available at Lady Madison Restaurant, with its artfully designed dishes with seasonal cocktails. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the lobby bar and lounge.
Room Rate
The RAMP Annual Conference guest room rate is $159.00 for single/double (king/queen bed) occupancy plus tax, per night. The rate includes in-room WiFi. The hotel will honor this rate one (1) day before and after the conference dates.
To ensure you receive the conference special room rate, reservations must be received at the hotel on or before Tuesday, January 16, 2024. After this date, any reservations shall be on an availability basis and at the hotel’s then current available rate. When reserving your room, be sure to identify yourself as a RAMP Conference attendee. Individual reservations can be made online by accessing RAMP’s personalized web page on the hotel website via this link: https://book.passkey.com/e/50666174. In addition, RAMP participants may call Marriott Hotel Reservations hotel at 888-236-2427. All reservations must be guaranteed and accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card. If you need special accommodation, be sure to request it when making the reservation.
To ensure you receive the conference special room rate, reservations must be received at the hotel on or before Tuesday, January 16, 2024. After this date, any reservations shall be on an availability basis and at the hotel’s then current available rate. When reserving your room, be sure to identify yourself as a RAMP Conference attendee. Individual reservations can be made online by accessing RAMP’s personalized web page on the hotel website via this link: https://book.passkey.com/e/50666174. In addition, RAMP participants may call Marriott Hotel Reservations hotel at 888-236-2427. All reservations must be guaranteed and accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card. If you need special accommodation, be sure to request it when making the reservation.
Transportation
The Madison Hotel is accessible via the three (3) major airports that serve the Washington, DC area. Two of these major airports are in suburban Virginia and one in suburban Maryland. The closest is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), which is in Arlington County, Virginia, just across the Potomac River about seven miles from the hotel in downtown Washington, D.C. Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI), located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland is about thirty miles northeast of the city. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), located in Dulles, Virginia, is about twenty-four miles west of the city. Taxis, shuttles, Uber, Lyft, and car rental services are available from all three airports.
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) operates the Washington Metro, the city's rapid transit rail system. The system serves Washington, D.C. and its Maryland and Northern Virginia suburbs. The Metro Yellow Line is the closest line to The Madison Hotel. Contact Washington Metro for fare and schedule information.
Washington D.C.'s Union Station is near the Capitol Building and the National Mall at 50 Massachusetts Ave NE. Many Amtrak routes and trains stop at this station with service up and down the East Coast and to the Midwest. Enjoy easy transfers to the local subway (WMATA, not 24 hours), MARC commuter trains, commuter buses and Uber/Lyft and taxi connections. Union Station opened in 1907 and features vaulted ceilings, arches, and statues.
Hotel Parking
Valet Parking only is available at Hotel; Self-Parking is not available.
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) operates the Washington Metro, the city's rapid transit rail system. The system serves Washington, D.C. and its Maryland and Northern Virginia suburbs. The Metro Yellow Line is the closest line to The Madison Hotel. Contact Washington Metro for fare and schedule information.
Washington D.C.'s Union Station is near the Capitol Building and the National Mall at 50 Massachusetts Ave NE. Many Amtrak routes and trains stop at this station with service up and down the East Coast and to the Midwest. Enjoy easy transfers to the local subway (WMATA, not 24 hours), MARC commuter trains, commuter buses and Uber/Lyft and taxi connections. Union Station opened in 1907 and features vaulted ceilings, arches, and statues.
Hotel Parking
Valet Parking only is available at Hotel; Self-Parking is not available.