THIS FRIDAY: U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting Brings America’s Mayors to the Nation’s Capital
President Biden, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to address mayors during gathering
January 17-19, 2025 | Marriott Marquis | Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. – On the eve of the Presidential inauguration, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) will hold its 93rd Winter Meeting in Washington, D.C. beginning this Friday, January 17 through Sunday, January 19, at the Marriott Marquis. President Biden and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will both address the Conference during their final days in office.
IMPORTANT GUIDANCE
- The deadline to RSVP for POTUS remarks is 6:00 pm EST on Thursday, January 16.
- Please note that the United States Secret Service (USSS) will be controlling access to the site. You should expect airport-like security upon arrival.
- There is no preset for this event. All press must arrive by 11:00 AM EST on Friday, January 17 to facilitate equipment sweeps.
Please note: if you are not registered to attend the Meeting by Thursday, January 16 at 6 pm EDT you will not be granted access to the Meeting until President Biden’s remarks have concluded.
Presided over by USCM President Columbus (OH) Mayor Andrew Ginther, the three-day conference will bring together more than 250 bipartisan mayors from across the country. The mayors will discuss solutions to the most urgent challenges facing cities, including the affordable housing crisis, public safety, immigration, and infrastructure investment. The meeting will also feature key leaders from both the public and private sectors.
For planning purposes, a draft agenda can be found here. This link will be continuously updated. Members of the media are encouraged to register in advance here. All business/day-time sessions are open to the press unless otherwise indicated, and all evening events are closed to the press. On-site registration will be available with current press credentials.
All plenary sessions will be streamed live on YouTube and Facebook.
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WHO:
U.S. Conference of Mayors’ 93rd Annual Winter Meeting
WHEN:
Friday, January 17 to Sunday, January 19, 2025
WHERE:
Marriott Marquis | 901 Massachusetts Ave NW | Washington, D.C.