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The Walk to Washington & Congressional Reception
February 4 & 5, 2027
Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DC

More information about the 2027 Walk to Washington coming soon.

 

2025 Walk to Washington a Huge Success

The Chamber train came back, bigger, better

After a five-year hiatus, the Walk to Washington made a triumphant return on Feb. 6 and 7, 2025. The event drew a crowd of more than 1,000 New Jersey business leaders for the chartered Amtrak train trip to Washington D.C. – including six gubernatorial candidates. Once in D.C., the group enjoyed a dinner reception and program honoring New Jersey’s Congressional delegation.

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Once in our nation’s capital, the networking shifts from the train to a new destination – the historic and luxurious Omni Shoreham Hotel. The Walk to Washington's traditional sit-down dinner will be replaced by a lively and extended dinner-and-cocktail reception with a streamlined program honoring New Jersey’s Congressional delegation. Guests will enjoy amazing food, drinks and desserts, and get more time for valuable business networking. There’s another bonus: Since 2025 is a gubernatorial election year, we anticipate leading candidates will participate in the two-day event making the 2025 Walk to Washington a must-attend event of the year.

Everybody Who is Anybody in New Jersey Walks the Walk

  • Executives from New Jersey companies of all sizes
  • Heads of association and advocacy groups
  • College presidents and staffs
  • Nonprofits directors and staffs
  • Heads of government agencies
  • Government leaders
  • State and local elected officials
  • Lobbyists
  • Media

 

TICKET LEVELS

Train Trip & Dinner Reception:
$650 members | $750 non-members

Dinner Reception Only:
$350 members | $430 non-members

A LOOK AT THE 2025 Agenda

FEB. 6 — Congressional Reception

Dinner buffet reception rather than sit-down dinner.
5:00 p.m. – Reception Begins
Dinner buffet reception & cocktails
6:30 p.m. – Shortened Program
• Celebrate Our Congressional Delegation
• Hear from Our Invited Speakers:
  – Gov. Phil Murphy
  – Sen. Cory Booker
  – Sen. Andy Kim
  – Rep. Chris Smith
• Presentation of Thomas H. Kean Sr. Business Leadership Award
7:30 p.m. – Dessert Reception
Coffee, cocktails and dessert
8:30 p.m. – Adjourn
Move on to other D.C. activities

FEB. 7 — Breakfast Program

7:30 a.m. – Registration & Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – Gubernatorial Candidates Forum
9:00 a.m. – Adjourn 

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Cancellation Policy: A $25 administrative fee will be assessed to all cancellations. Refunds can only be issued for cancellations requested no later than 7 days prior to the event.

Credit Card Payments: A 3% surcharge will be applied to all credit card transactions.

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Feb 4&5
Premier Event
Walk to Washington & Congressional Reception
Where: Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DC
More Info