Drop off your items near the Registration Desk on the Declaration Level or outside the Cherry Blossom Boardroom on the Independence Level.
Drop Off Hours
Saturday, 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday, 8:00AM - 6:00PM
Monday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday, 8:00AM - 12:00PM
Relax - Refresh - Recharge. Catch up with colleagues, check your emails, or take a break from the conference hustle and bustle in this laid back space.
Also, this is your exclusive opportunity to purchase COMTO branded merchandise including a special 55th anniversary item that you won't want to miss!
Visit the Farragut Square and Lafayette Park rooms on the Independence Level.
Store Hours
Sunday, 8:00AM - 5:30PM
Monday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Take a stroll down memory lane and view our showcase of jewels and precious moments that highlight our rich COMTO history.
Provide a testimonial including a past reflection and wish for the future!
Visit the Franklin Square Room on the Independence Level.
Museum Hours
Sunday, 8:00AM - 5:30PM
Monday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Friday, July 24, 2026
Technical Tours (Presented by COMTO DC & COMTO MD)
Tour of DC’s Bike Infrastructure: Protected Bikeways and Multi-Use Trails 8:30AM - 11:30AM
This guided e-bike tour offers a firsthand look at Washington, DC’s evolving bicycle network starting just blocks from the U.S. Capitol. Explore the history of DC’s bike infrastructure while learning practical lessons related to planning, design,
implementation, and maintenance. Distance: 8 - 9 miles
*Rental e-bikes (and a brief tutorial) will be provided. With pedal-assist e-bikes, these routes are accessible and comfortable for riders of varying experience levels.
Pre-Conference Baseball Game - Washington Nationals vs Arizona Diamondbacks 6:45PM - 10:00PM
Join COMTO in the party suite as the Washington Nationals take on the Arizona Diamondbacks. Free food and drinks included.
All ticket sales are final and must be picked up at the pre-conference networking reception. COMTO is not liable to hold tickets past the close of the networking reception or at the Washington Nationals stadium.
Nationals Park - 1500 South Capitol Street SE, Washington,
DC 20003
Sign up HERE*Not included in full conference registration.
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Technical Tours (Presented by COMTO DC & COMTO MD)
Moving the Capital Region: WMATA Bladensburg Bus Facility Technical Tour 8:00AM - 12:00PM
Visit WMATA’s newest state-of-the-art Bladensburg Bus Facility and gain insight into bus transportation and maintenance operations within one of the nation’s largest public transit systems
Trails, Transit, and TOD: Active Transportation in Prince George’s County 8:30AM - 12:00PM
This bike and pedestrian tour explores how Prince George’s County, MD is leveraging shared-use trails and transit-oriented development to expand access and support community-centered growth.
Distance: 4.5 - 5.5 miles biking, 0.5 - 0.75 miles walking
Maryland Purple Line Technical Tour 9:00AM - 1:00PM
Contractor disputes, lawsuits, and $9 billion in almost 2 decades, one of the nation's largest public-private transit projects is finally set to open 2027. The 16.2-mile-long Purple Line stops at 21 stations travelling between two of Maryland's
largest suburbs outside of Washington, DC. Come check out this historic project that is now 89% complete.
High achieving professionals need rest. That's the focus of author Amanda Miller Littlejohn who has now incorporated her popular book, The Rest Revolution, with the art of sound bath. Littlejohn guides you through resonant sounds from singing bowls, gongs, and chimes for deep relaxation and stress relief.
Mats will be provided
Grand Hyatt Washington - Banneker (Declaration Level) *Must be registered for the conference to attend.
Nothing says, 'Welcome to DC' like renowned DC Go-Go band Rare Essence: The Wickedest Band Alive! Join us as we celebrate 55
years of COMTO while networking and enjoying festive food and beverages.
Driven by COMTO LIVE Podcast Experience 3:30PM - 4:00PM and 6:00PM - 6:30PM
Join the studio audience, catch the unedited banter, and see how the audio magic happens during a live recording of Driven by COMTO.
Our podcast goes beyond resumes and title and explores the real journey to leadership.
The throwback episodes pay tribute to COMTO's original "Studio 71" interview series. Our first guest and sponsor: Johnell Bell, Founder & CEO Espousal Strategies.
Grand Hyatt Washington - Independence Foyer Landing (Independence Level)
Groove Line: The 1971 Party Sponsored by MV Transportation & Hosted by COMTO DC
Tonight, we aren’t just networking—we’re grooving. Come dressed in your finest 70s attire and prepare for an unforgettable night of high-energy nostalgia.
Go head to head and test your wits where quick thinking wins big prizes as we replicate the iconic Scramble Board
Bring your best moves,
highest energy and dancing shoes to strut your stuff in our version of the SoulTrain Line
Technical Tours (Presented by COMTO DC & COMTO MD)
From Bridge to River to Renewal: DC's Waterfront Transformation 8:30AM - 11:30AM
Riding from the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge through Navy Yard, Buzzard Point, the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail, and the RFK Stadium area, discover how multimodal infrastructure and trails support accessible development, and long-term revitalization
in this guided E-bike tour. Distance: 10 - 12 miles
Transit, Construction, and the Public Realm: Downtown Silver Spring 8:30AM - 11:30AM
This transit-accessible walking tour examines how major transportation investments are reshaping travel and the public realm in downtown Silver Spring, MD. Distance: 1.5 - 2 miles walking
Metro Integrated Command & Communications Center (MICC) Technical Tour 9:00AM - 11:30AM
Get a behind the scenes technical tour inside WMATA’s Metro Integrated Command & Communications Center (MICC). Experience real-time bus and rail operational coordination, observe dispatch and communications operations, and engage with MICC leadership
and operational staff regarding incident management, service coordination, and emergency response operations.
High achieving professionals need rest. That's the focus of author Amanda Miller Littlejohn who has now incorporated her popular book, The Rest Revolution, with the art of sound bath. Littlejohn guides you through resonant sounds from singing bowls, gongs, and chimes for deep relaxation and stress relief.
Mats will be provided
Grand Hyatt Washington - Banneker (Declaration Level) *Must be registered for the conference to attend.
