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2025-26 ADEA Emerging Leaders Program Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the meeting venue information?

ADEA Headquarters
655 K Street, NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20001

How do I register for the conference?

You can register online until June 24. Onsite registration will not be available.

How do I get the member registration rate?

You can join or renew your ADEA membership online at adea.org/join.

What if I have to cancel or change my registration?

For information on cancellations, visit the registration information page.

How do I make a hotel reservation?

Visit the hotel information page for all hotel-related information.

Which airport is closest to the conference site?
What is the dress code for the meeting?

Attire for the meeting is business casual. Please dress in layers as temperatures in meeting rooms may vary.

Can I bring my family or a guest with me?

ADEA does not allow children to attend any conference functions. If children accompany a participant to the conference, arrangements should be made for their supervision. 

The 2025-26 ADEA Emerging Leaders Program is a highly interactive experience and participants are expected to attend all meals, receptions and team-building activities. You are encouraged to spend your limited “free time” with your peer groups and preparing for the following day’s activities. The program does not allow you to bring guests or family members to meals or offsite events.

How do I access program content?

Program materials, prep work and information will be posted through the Emerging Leaders Community on ADEA Connect. An agenda is available on the 2025-26 Emerging Leaders website.

Do I need to attend the 2026 ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition?

Fellows present their topics at the 2026 ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition, normally on the Sunday of the conference. Fellows are requested and encouraged to participate in the meeting. 

Will CE credits be provided for this event?

Yes. An email with instructions on how to obtain CE credits will be sent to all attendees after the conference. A certificate of completion of CE will be granted after the 2026 Annual Session & Exhibition.

What if I have questions that are not addressed by the FAQs?

For questions regarding registration changes, please contact:

ADEA Meetings Team
meetings@adea.org

For questions regarding housing and transportation, please contact:

Nirah Forman
Senior Director, Meetings, Conferences and Educational Technology
FormanN@adea.org

For questions regarding program content, please contact:

Sheila Brear
Chief Learning Officer
BrearS@adea.org

Emerging Leaders Program

  July 23-26, 2025

  ADEA Offices

  Washington, DC

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Event Resources

Agenda (PDF)