Location
J Street’s 2026 National Convention will take place at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill, located at 400 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001. The Convention will begin on Saturday, February 28 2026 and end after lobbying appointments on Tuesday, March 3, 2026
What to Expect
The J Street National Convention takes place approximately every 18 months and is the largest gathering of pro-Israel, pro-peace activists in the United States. It brings together J Street supporters from across the country to learn more about our issue area, hearing from leading experts and politicians, and to advocate for our priorities on Capitol Hill.
Saturday night kicks off the J Street Convention with a energizing opening program. The following two days feature a mix of plenary and breakout sessions, networking and social opportunities, and film and art showcases. The Convention will feature many high profile speakers from the worlds of foreign policy, politics, and peacebuilding and host dozens of partner organizations.
Join us on Monday Night for our Feast & Fest Gala Reception: J Street’s Purim Celebration (separately ticketed), for a night of joy, justice, community, and celebration! Enjoy a festive buffet complete with Hamantaschen for dessert followed by an optional Megillah reading, and an unforgettable J Street-style Purim shpiel—where policy meets parody—alongside our community and special guests, including J Street’s congressional champions.
On Tuesday, March 3, Convention participants will head to Capitol Hill to meet with their representatives to advocate for our priorities (more information below).
Continue checking this site for more updates on the program and exciting speaker announcements.
Ticket Pricing
Price |
Early Bird Price (until 10/1/2025) |
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|---|---|---|
General Admission:
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$550 |
$500 |
Feast and Fest Purim Gala Reception Only Ticket |
$300 |
$250 |
Convention plus Feast and Fest Gala Reception Combo Ticket |
$700 |
$650 |
Family 4 Pack Combo Ticket |
$1,800 |
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Clergy Admission |
$100 |
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Student Admission:
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$36 |
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Student Admission:
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$136 |
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Undergraduate Student Housing |
$75 |
Where to Stay
A discounted hotel block has been reserved at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill, where the convention program will take place.
Parking
Valet is available at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill for $57 per night plus tax.
Travel Information
Airport Info
The Hyatt Regency Washington is accessible from Judiciary Square and DC Union Station, both accessible via the DC Red Line Metro. Directions from Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) are provided below.
FROM DCA/REAGAN AIRPORT: From the metro stop at the airport, take the Yellow Line to the Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro station, then transfer to the Red Line towards Glenmont and exit at Judiciary Square (the 1st stop after you transfer). From Judiciary Square it is a 10 minute walk to the Hyatt Regency. For alternative transportation, a cab or Uber from DCA to the Hyatt Regency will likely cost around $20.
FROM IAD/DULLES AIRPORT: For public transportation, take the Silver Line Metro from Dulles towards Largo to the Metro Center Stop (18th stop after boarding the Metro), transfer to the Red Line towards Glenmont and exit at Judiciary Square (the 2nd stop after transferring to the Red Line). From Judiciary Square it is a 10 minute walk to the Hyatt Regency. For alternatives to public transportation, a cab or Uber from Dulles to the Hyatt Regency will likely cost around $50. SuperShuttle, a shared-shuttle service that allows you to make reservations, is a cost-effective option for transportation to the Hyatt Regency.
FROM BWI/BALTIMORE AIRPORT: A cab from Baltimore to the Hyatt Regency will likely cost around $70. SuperShuttle, a shared-shuttle service that allows you to make reservations, is a cost-effective option for transportation to the Omni Shoreham. You may also take a shuttle from the airport to the MARC or Amtrak rail stations and take the MARC or Amtrak trains to Union Station. From there, it is an 8 minute walk to the Hyatt Regency.
Public Transportation
The Hyatt Regency is located between the Judiciary Square and Union Station stops on the Red Line. It is a 10 minute walk from the Judiciary Square stop and an 8 minute walk from DC Union Station.
Advocacy Day
Our Advocacy Day will take place Tuesday, March 3, 2026 on Capitol Hill, in Washington, DC from 9:00am – 4:00pm. (Individual schedules will vary.) If you would like to attend Advocacy Day on Tuesday, March 3, you must sign up (at no additional charge) when registering for the Convention.
Luggage Storage Information
Luggage storage will be available for those who wish to participate in Advocacy Day at a location near Capitol Hill and Congressional offices. More information will be provided to Advocacy Day participants via email.
Outbound Travel Information
If you are planning to participate in Advocacy Day, please make note of your outbound travel arrangements. Meetings on Capitol Hill can go until 4:00pm on Tuesday, March 3 and it takes approximately 1 hour to get to either BWI Airport or Dulles Airport from Capitol Hill via car and approximately 30 minutes to get to DCA from Capitol Hill via car.
COVID-19 Information
All attendees will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to attend. If you have any questions about J Street’s COVID-19 policies or the Convention in general, please reach out to Emily Reeves Keller at [email protected].