Question 1

Where is the  March 19 reception going to be held?

Accepted Answer

Clyde's of Gallery Place, 707 7th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Followed by a meeting of the D.C. Open Government Coalition from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. The closest Metro stop is Gallery Place. There is also paid garage parking available below the restaurant.

Question 2

Where are paid parking garages closest to the Johns Hopkins Building?

Accepted Answer

601 North Building Garage: 601 Pennsylvania Ave NW  / Liberty Place Garage: 325 7th Street NW

Question 3

Should I make my own lodging arrangement?

Accepted Answer

We do not have a hotel group rate, so it's up to you to make lodging arrangements. Please see https://sunshineweek.org/sunshine-fest/ for tips on finding an affordable hotel.

Question 4

I can't afford travel/hotel. Can you help? Or, can you waive registration fee?

Accepted Answer

To get a code to waive the registration fee, email Diana Mitsu Klos at consultdmk@gmail.com.  We also have a limited number of fellowships available of up to $1,000 that can go toward reimbursing travel and hotel expenses. One person per organization. Apply here: https://forms.gle/ZGrtmfRmSwSKLAuw6

Question 5

Where can I learn more about the conference's goals or get tips on travel, hotels and more?

Accepted Answer

Check out https://sunshineweek.org/sunshine-fest/

Question 6

Sunshine Fest Recording Notice

Accepted Answer

All events are subject to being photographed, video/audio-recorded, screen captured and/or live-streamed via social media channels. Attendees, speakers, sponsors and exhibitors may be captured via these formats, which may distributed or used in any way consistent with Sunshine Week's mission.

Question 7

Code of Conduct

Accepted Answer

Sunshine Fest is committed to providing a friendly, safe and welcoming environment for all, regardless of race, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, appearance or religion. Please see details at https://sunshineweek.org/sunshine-fest/

Question 8

Which Metro stop is closest to the Johns Hopkins Building?

Accepted Answer

The stop closest to the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center (555 Pennsylvania Ave., NW) is the Archives-Naval Memorial-Penn Quarter station (Green or Yellow lines). It's a five-minute walk to the building.

Question 9

How can I convey my accessibility needs or dietary restrictions  to Sunshine Fest organizers?

Accepted Answer

Send a note to Diana Mitsu Klos at consultdmk@gmail.com

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