The Walk to Washington & Congressional Reception
February 4 & 5, 2027
Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DC
It’s back — and so are the program changes. The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Walk to Washington & Congressional Reception returns Feb. 4 & 5, 2027, building on the tremendous success and overwhelmingly positive feedback from the event’s 2025 comeback after a five-year hiatus. Attendees praised the refreshed format in 2025, which replaced the traditionally long dinner and lengthy speeches with a more energetic reception focused on networking, conversation and connection. Because of that enthusiastic response, those enhancements are returning in 2027.
This unique and unparalleled experience brings together 1,000 New Jersey leaders traveling to Washington, D.C., aboard a chartered Amtrak train with stops in Newark, Metropark, New Brunswick, Trenton, Philadelphia and Wilmington, Del. Once in the nation’s capital, the networking continues at the historic and luxurious Omni Shoreham Hotel. In the hotel’s grand ballroom, guests will experience a lively dinner-and-cocktail reception honoring New Jersey’s Congressional delegation. Attendees will enjoy outstanding food, drinks and desserts while making valuable business and government connections in a relaxed, high-energy atmosphere.
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Reserve Your Room
Rooms at the Omni Shoreham Hotel are available at a special rate for attendees — $279/night (before taxes and fees). There are a limited number of rooms available at this special rate. Click here to book your room online.
Please note: Your event registration with the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce does not include a hotel room. We encourage you to book early, as room availability is limited and the discounted room block may sell out or expire before the reservation deadline.
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 The Walk to Washington's traditional sit-down dinner has been replaced by a lively and extended dinner-and-cocktail reception with a streamlined program honoring New Jersey’s Congressional delegation.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.
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:
$690 members | $790 non-members
Dinner Reception Only:
$380 members | $450 non-members
Agenda
FEB. 4 — Congressional Reception
• Hear from Our Invited Speakers
• Presentation of Thomas H. Kean Sr. Business Leadership Award
FEB. 5 — Breakfast Program
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