Washington, DC

The 2007 IFP Partners Conference in Washington, DC is the first gathering for IFP Intellectual & Contributing Members. This event will allow parties to stay current on fraud issues affecting the industry today and create networking opportunities. This conference will help IFP gain insight and knowledge from top industry professionals that will help us effectively carry out our fraud prevention research. Our most recent research grants can be accessed here.

The conference will begin a 10 am with a coffee service. At noon, a light working lunch will be served, with the conference concluding at 2 pm.

Benefits of Attending

• Participate in interactive sessions led by leading professionals representing top companies within IFP’s Intellectual & Contributing Member base
• Enjoy extended networking with colleagues from around the world as you gain insight into the challenges affecting insurance professionals today
• Discuss IFP’s research agenda

Who Should Attend

• This conference is limited to IFP Intellectual & Contributing Member

Pricing

For Members that will be traveling to the DC area: A block of rooms has been reserved for our conference. The nightly room rate is $599 and is good only for the night of April 9th. Parties that will be traveling to the conference are asked to defray the costs of airfare and the overnight stay.

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Hotel & Location Details

The Willard InterContinental
Brandeis Room, Second Floor
1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20004 (202) 628-9100
Room Rate: $599-subject to availability
Hotel Cut-off Date: 4/07/2007

 

A shining jewel in the heart of Washington DC, the Willard InterContinental Hotel gracefully blends tradition and luxury with contemporary amenities and service. Offering a superb location, extensive meeting facilities, and elegant private and public space, the Willard ranks among the world’s great historic hotels.

The Willard Hotel Washington DC, located two blocks from the White House and Metro, and 5 miles from Reagan National Airport, is convenient to the area’s major government and business offices, shopping, theaters and cultural attractions. The Spa at the Willard provides guests with a rejuvenating world class spa experience. Enjoy sumptuous fine dining in the prestigious Willard Room, or casual dining in Café 1401 followed by a specialty drink and dessert at the Round Robin Bar.

This Washington DC hotel, which features 19,891 ft2 of elegant function space and a large pre-function area, is a preferred site for glittering galas, sophisticated receptions and noteworthy events. Its 16 stately, well-appointed function rooms are equipped with the latest support systems.

About Washington, DC:

(source: Wikipedia)

Washington is home to numerous national landmarks and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States. The National Mall is a large, open area in the center of the city featuring many monuments to American leaders; it also serves to connect the White House and the United States Capitol buildings. Located prominently in the center of the Mall is the Washington Monument. Other notable points of interest near the Mall include the Jefferson Memorial , Lincoln Memorial, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, National World War II Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the District of Columbia War Memorial and the Albert Einstein Memorial.

Additionally, Washington DC has many natural areas and bird watching spots inside the city. DC's parks and natural areas include Anacostia Park, the United States National Arboretum, Rock Creek Park, the Smithsonian National Zoological Park, and the Potomac River, to name a few.

Washington DC has many options for public transportation, the most common being the Metro. The system is not centered on any single station, but Metro Center is considered the hub, as it is the busiest station, located at the intersection of the three busiest lines, and the Metro Information Center and Gift Shop are located there. Many colleges and universities are accessible through the metro, as well.

Washington DC is also home to many different local restaurants as well as fine dining choices. For a more specific selection, please visit The Washingtonian.