Welcome Delegates!

Delegates will have the opportunity to meet with and talk to Washington insiders! Meet and network with members of Congress and your fellow business leaders. Discuss critical issues such as the economy, healthcare, small business, workforce, foreign trade and military affairs.

Delegate is responsible for airfare and hotel accommodations.

W Hotel Washington D.C.
Designated Hotel for FPL’s Washington Summit 2024 is Hotel Washington,
515 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20004

For details contact the Chamber at 954-462-6000 

Schedule

May 13, 2024

2:30 – 3:30 pm
Welcome South Florida Delegation
Please check in and pick up Delegate materials on the first floor of Hotel Washington.
515 15th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004 
202-661-2400

4 – 5 pm
Free Time

5 pm
Walk to the Washington Welcome Reception at Holland & Knight DC Offices.

5:30 pm
Delegate Welcome Reception & Dinner
The Army and Navy Club
901 17th St. NW, Washington, DC 20006
202-628-8400

8:45 pm
Delegates return to hotel or explore Washington, DC

May 14, 2024

8 am
Walk to H&K DC for Chamber Meetings
800 17th St NW Ste. 1100, Washington, DC 20006
202-955-3000

8:30 am
Welcome & Breakfast

9 – 3 pm
Delegate Meetings

4 – 5 pm
Free Time

4:45 pm
Board motor coach to Library of Congress
*Leaves promptly at 5 pm

5:30 – 7:30 pm
Library of Congress
Keynote Speaker – Representative from Israelian Government
101 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20540


**All Delegates must take the motor coach from the Library of Congress to Hotel Washington.

May 15, 2024

8 am
Board motor coach for the Rayburn House Office Building – Gold Room

**Leaves promptly at 8 am

8:15 am
Welcome & Breakfast

9 am – 2 pm
Delegate Meetings
Rayburn House Office Building – Gold Room
45 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20515
*Lunch provided

2 pm
Board motor coach back to Hotel Washington

2:30 – 3:30 pm
Designated Tours: Holocaust Museum Capitol, FBI, Bureau of Engraving, National Gallery of Art, African American
*Please note: You must have registered prior to the Summit

4 – 5 pm
Free Time

5 – 5:30 pm
Motor Coaches to Reception at the Embassy of Peru

5:30 pm
Embassy of Peru Reception – TBD

7:30 – 8 pm
Board motor coach and return to Hotel Washington. Dinner on your own.
*Please see page 28 in the Syllabus for suggestions.

May 16, 2024

8 am
Closing Breakfast
Hotel Washington — Freedom Room
Delegates are free to sightsee and tour landmarks on their own.
*Transportation will not be provided


Check-In

Washington Summit Check-in at Hotel Washington will be on September 19, from 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm. Members of the Washington Summit Steering Committee will be available to greet you, distribute delegate materials and assist you with any questions. Should you arrive later, please contact Liza Soto, liza@ftlchamber.com, 305-801-9728.

Transportation 

The Chamber is providing motor coaches for many of the scheduled events (see itinerary on page 8). It is important to arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure. Motor coaches will leave promptly at the scheduled time. The hotel is within walking distance to our Monday dinner at Joe’s Prime Steaks, Seafood and our Tuesday general session. Addresses are on the itinerary for all the events/venues.

Materials

You will be provided with name badges and folios that will include your schedule, tour information and white papers documenting business issues we are taking to members of Congress.  

Meals

Dinner is included at the reception on Monday, September 19. Breakfast and lunch will be provided on May 14 – 16. We will have a closing breakfast on Thursday, September 22 at the hotel. Other receptions will include hors d’oeuvres and beverages.

Security

For security purposes, all Delegates must wear name tags for entrance to the events. Please refrain from bringing any items that would cause disruption such as pocket knives, nail clippers, and personal weaponry. Additionally, we suggest two forms of identification, which can include government issued ID with photo, passport, and social security card. Please note: bags, including purses, are prohibited, as are video cameras. Phones are permitted, but you cannot shoot video. 

Dress

Business attire is appropriate for all events. You will be walking to certain events, so please dress appropriately. Be prepared for rain and temperatures to be in the low 60s or high 50s in the evening.

Optional Tours

All optional tours taking place will require pre-registration. Each Delegate is responsible for their own transportation to the optional tours and back to Hotel Washington.


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