DMDC 2018 May 9 11, 2018 Updated May 2, 2018 THANK YOU TO PRESENTING SPONSORS Wednesday, May 9 5:30 a.m. (CST) Check-In Begins at Des Moines International Airport Southwest Airlines Desk Southwest Airlines ticket counter located near baggage claim. Private Breakfast Reception sponsored by Des Moines Airport Authority. 6:30 a.m. (CST) Begin Boarding 7 a.m. (CST) Flight departs from Des Moines International Airport Passengers must be checked in at gate A1 by 6:30 a.m. (CST). 10:15 a.m. (EST) Arrive at Washington Dulles International Airport Charter buses to Washington Court Hotel on Capitol Hill. 525 New Jersey Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001 Luggage Holding Bags will be unloaded by Hotel Bell Staff and stored in the Hermitage Room at the Washington Court Hotel until attendees check in and retrieve them after 4:30 p.m.
11:45 a.m. DMDC 2018 Delegation Welcome Luncheon and Opening Charge 1:30 p.m. from Jay Byers, Greater Des Moines Partnership CEO and Dan Houston, 2018 Partnership Board Chair Washington Court Hotel Grand Ballroom Sponsored by Nyemaster Goode, P.C. and The Weitz Company. Featuring Keynote Remarks from Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC) Special Introduction by Congressman David Young (R-IA) 1:30 4:30 p.m. White House Administration Briefing Eisenhower Executive Office Building 6 8 p.m. Iowa Congressional Reception The Capitol View at 400, Hall of States Building 444 North Capitol St. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001 *Dinner and transportation on your own. See the list of restaurants and transportation options included on the DMDC app.
Thursday, May 10 7:30 a.m. Depart for Russell Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill for Continental Breakfast and Iowa Congressional Delegation Briefing 2 Constitution Ave. N.E., Washington, D.C. 20001 *Please allow extra time to get through security. 8 9:45 a.m. Continental Breakfast and Briefing featuring Iowa s Congressional Delegation Russell Senate Office Building, Kennedy Caucus Room Sponsored by Delta Dental of Iowa and Principal. Invited to speak are Iowa s Congressional Delegation Senator Chuck Grassley, Senator Joni Ernst, Congressman Rod Blum, Congressman Dave Loebsack, Congressman David Young and Congressman Steve King. Approximately 10 a.m. Group Photo on Capitol Steps (Immediately following breakfast. ) *Attendees are encouraged to walk as a group to the photo location after breakfast to ensure they are at the correct photo location. 10:30 11:15 a.m. Concurrent Workshops Agriculture and Trade Springwood Room, Washington Court Hotel on Capitol Hill Sponsored by Cultivation Corridor. Immigration Hermitage Room, Washington Court Hotel on Capitol Hill Sponsored by Davis Brown Law Firm. Transportation and Infrastructure Sagamore Room, Washington Court Hotel on Capitol Hill Sponsored by Des Moines Area MPO.
11:15 a.m. Congressional Leadership Briefing Luncheon and Award Presentation 1 p.m. by Gene Meyer, Partnership President and Affiliate Message from Jonathan Koester, 2018 Affiliate Presidents Council Chair Washington Court Hotel Grant Ballroom Sponsored by Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority and Innovate Iowa. Featuring Keynote Remarks from Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) Special Introduction by Congressman Dave Loebsack (D-IA) 1:30 4:30 p.m. Concurrent Afternoon Sessions Guided Tour of the U.S. Capitol departs at 2 p.m. Limited to 18 people. Guided Tour of the African American Museum departs at 1:30 p.m. Limited to 22 people. Guided Tour of Ford s Theater departs at 2 p.m. Limited to 13 people. 2:30 4 p.m. Congressional Staff Briefing: Transportation and Quality of Life Featured Priorities U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, Senate Meeting Room 200 First St. N.E., Washington, D.C. 20515 *Please allow extra time to get through security.
6 9:30 p.m. Affiliate Night Dinner and Variety Show Hosted by the Greater Des Moines Partnership Regional Affiliates The Hamilton (Hamilton Live) 600 14th St. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005 Friday, May 11 8 a.m. 12 p.m. Room Check-out and Bring Luggage to Mount Vernon Room (Lower Level) 8:30 9:30 a.m. Concurrent Congressional Staff Meetings Agriculture and Trade, Ashlawn Room Education, Hermitage Room Health Care, Springwood Room Immigration, Madison Room Transportation, Sagamore Room 9:30 a.m. Brunch Buffet Line Opens 10 11:30 a.m. Congressional Staff Brunch Washington Court Hotel Grand Ballroom Sponsored by PolicyWorks and Wells Fargo. Featuring Keynote Remarks from CNN Senior White House Correspondent Jeff Zeleny 12:30 p.m. Load Buses at Washington Court Hotel 3:30 p.m. (EST) Flight departure for Des Moines from Washington Dulles International Airport Southwest Airlines *Snacks will be provided. 5 p.m. (CST) Arrive at Des Moines International Airport