Grand Washington Hyatt
1000 H Street NW
Washington, D.C., USA 20001

The Grand Washington Hyatt is 5 blocks from the Andrew Mellon Auditorium or one Metro stop away from the nearby Federal Triangle Metro stop.

To receive our group rate of $199/nt, reserve online or call and mention Q Ideas.


We’re sorry. Our room block at The Grand Washington Hyatt is now full. Here are a few other hotels near the Andrew Mellon Auditorium:



  Holiday Inn Washington-Capitol
550 C Street Sw
Washington, D.C., USA 20024
 

  JW Marriot – Washington DC
1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, D.C., USA 20004
 

  W Hotel
515 15th Street NW
Washington, D.C., USA 20004
 

  Hotel Harrington
436 11th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C., USA 20004
 
  The Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium is an historic, neoclassical auditorium at 1301 Constitution Avenue NW in Washington, D.C. It stands, without question, among the finest classical buildings in America. Exquisite in its external form and details, the building is especially sophisticated in the inter-relationship of its parts and in its urban design qualities. Similarly, the gilded auditorium and lobbies are among the nation's most magnificent interiors. The building is a testament to the remarkable talent of its architect and deserving of an exalted position as a masterpiece of American architecture.

Several important events in American and world history have occurred in the Mellon Auditorium. President Franklin D. Roosevelt announced the reinstituted draft in 1940 from the Auditorium stage. The signing of the North Atlantic Treaty that established NATO occurred in the Auditorium on April 4, 1949. President Bill Clinton signed the North American Free Trade Agreement there in 1994. The 9/11 Commission also released its findings in the Auditorium in 2004.


 
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Reagan National Airport
10 Minutes from Venue
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  Union Station
Amtrak and MegaBus
10 Minutes from Venue
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  Parking
Due to very limited metered parking, we recommend parking at your hotel or outside the city and taking the metro in.
D.C. Metro
Use the Metro rail service to get to the Mellon Auditorium by traveling to the Federal Triangle Metro Station and walking towards Constitution Avenue. The Mellon Auditorium is the building immediately on your right.
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Can I get a schedule for the event?
Q will begin at 9:00 am on Tuesday, April 10th and conclude around 12:00 pm on Thursday, April 12th. We will not be making a schedule for the event public until you arrive at Q. Lunch will occur around noon each day and dinner will occur around 6 pm. Please assume all other times will be filled with programming and collaboration. All times are tentative and subject to change.

Will participants have the opportunity to interact with the presenters?
Yes, most of our presenters join us as learners as well. Some can only be with us for their presentation, but many will be available for a Talkback discussion, which is intentionally smaller and more conducive for question and answer.

Is food included in the price?
Food will be largely on your own. There are numerous restaurants in the area and we highly encourage this time to be used for meeting new friends and continuing the conversations and collaboration that takes place in the venue. Coffee and water will be provided and available throughout the event.

Who comes to Q?
As we shape all of the details and features of this unique gathering, we take into consideration who will be filling the seats and how, collectively, we can introduce and discuss ideas that can make a better world. There are a few key characteristics we believe all of our attendees possess. First, a desire to be informed and exposed to future culture; second, the potential and hope for influence that will shape the church today and in the future; and third, an eagerness to learn and gain knowledge from others with differing worldviews who share the same desire to shape our generation and culture.

Do I have to fill out information for all of the attendees in my group?
Yes. We like to personalize as much of Q as possible which requires as much accurate information about attendees as possible. We need to have all attendee information by March 1 to make the experience most personalized and accurate.

Are there any scholarships available?
For students and church planters interested in Q, we have a limited number of tickets available at a discounted rate. If you received a scholarship last year, you will not be eligible for a scholarship this year. For more information on this or to apply for a scholarship please, complete our scholarship form and share your story.

Is there a need for volunteers at Q?
Yes, Q is dependent on a group of volunteers who are most interested in serving alongside the Q team in order to make the gathering a reality. Due to the nature of Q and working behind the scenes to ensure a quality gathering, we can’t guarantee much participation in the actual programming of Q, and, in turn, only look for those who are truly interested and willing to serve in making Q as excellent as possible.

If volunteering at Q interests you, please contact us.

What is your cancellation policy?
Transfers: Tickets are transferable from one participant to another at anytime. Please update your registration with information for new attendees should you choose to transfer tickets and contact us, letting us know of the change.

Cancellation: Full refunds minus a $250 cancellation fee will be provided for anyone who chooses to cancel their registration on or before February 27, 2012. Refunds will not be provided for anyone canceling after February 27, 2012.

Do I provide my own transportation to and from the event?
Yes. Each participant is responsible for their own transportation to Washington, DC and to the event venue each day. We recommend lodging at a hotel near the Mall so that you can walk to the event and local restaurants easily.

 
 
The evening before the Q Gathering in Washington, D.C., join us for the Praxis Pitch Night, where the 2012 Praxis Fellows - social entrepreneurs from 12 emerging organizations - will share their vision for restorative change. Over the past six months, these Fellows have been part of the Praxis Accelerator program that has provided them with world-class mentorship and a rich peer community.

At the event, you'll:
  • Hear 5-minute presentations by each organization
  • Vote on the selection of 3 finalists for a $100,000 in cash prizes
  • Experience keynote talks from leading thinkers in the field

Hosted at:
Mellon Auditorium (site of Q)
The Green Room
1301 Constitution Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20240

Light hors d'oeuvres served.

Please note that attendance is limited.

RSVP today to reserve a spot.

Developed in collaboration with Q, Praxis is a mentorship-driven accelerator program for social entrepreneurs & innovators compelled by their faith to advance the common good. Praxis Fellows are provided with the knowledge and network needed to develop high-impact organizations, all within an environment that allows for an exploration of how to embody the Gospel.