Advocates, Experts, Researches and Families will gather in DC for a week of workshops, information sharing, celebration and advocacy. Join FASD United at our nations capitol September 18th-21st for National FASD Impact Week. Learn, collaborate and advocate with the FASD community during this historic week of impact.

Unless noted otherwise, all events will be held at the conference hotel, the Hyatt Georgetown at 2121 M Street, Washington DC.

Scroll down to register, get hotel information, purchase your tickets to the Red Shoes Gala and see the agenda for the week.

Conference Location and Accommodations

The conference will be held at the Hyatt Place Georgetown at 2121 M Street, Washington DC which has close access to the hill and many other popular locations. There are numerous hotels at multiple price points throughout the area, however, if you book your hotel through FASD United, rooms at the conference hotel are $275 per night inclusive of all taxes and fees and include breakfast.  Rooms are limited.

**9/9/2023 UPDATE – Hotel Rooms at Hyatt Place Georgetown are SOLD OUT through the FASD United Block***

The Red Shoes Gala

Held at the National Press Club, The Red Shoes Gala will be the party of the year. The Red Shoes Gala is a black tie optional event so formal or cocktail dress is appropriate along with your best Red Shoes.

The Red Shoes Gala is the largest fundraiser of the year for FASD United. Funds raised go to support programs that aren’t funded through federal dollars like our Policy Center and the advocacy we do for meaningful legislative change.

FASD Impact Week Agenda

Monday, September 18th:

• Affiliate Exclusive Events As part of our annual Affiliate Summit, FASD United Affiliates in good standing are invited to an exclusive day of events.

Tuesday, September 19th:

• An Impactful Network: Widening the Circle 8:30am-4:30pm: lunch provided. (business casual)
• The Red Shoes Gala 6:30pm-9pm at the National Press Club: A separate ticket to this event is required.  Black tie optional.

Wednesday, September 20th:

• 2nd Annual Workshop on FASD: The State of the Science 8:30am-4:00pm: Hear from the top FASD Researchers, Advocates and Others to get insight and updates into the growth and emerging trends of the field.  Lunch on your own (business casual)
  

Thursday, September 21st:

• Advocacy Day at the US Capitol
  • Kick-off at the conference hotel 9am-10am
  • Hill Visits Launch 11am
  • T-Shirts Provided for participants – you will want to wear walking shoes.
  • FASD United will be participating in a Caucus Briefing at 1:00 pm, anyone is welcome to join!