Overview

Join the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) and the Development District Association of Appalachia (DDAA) for sessions focused on regional development, the federal landscape, and the programs and policies that matter most to Regional Development Organizations and their stakeholders.
Conference content will begin on the morning of Sunday 3/12 for NADO Executive Committee members, NADO Board members, NADO Research Foundation Advisory Committee Members, and DDAA Board Members. On Sunday 3/12 in the evening, there is an opening reception held for all NADO members, and a dinner held for DDAA members. Conference plenary and breakout sessions begin at 9am ET on Monday 3/13 and continue through 12pm ET on Wednesday 3/15. A post-conference training for the EDD Community of Practice will be held on Wednesday afternoon from 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. at the conference hotel.

The NADO Research Foundation is excited to host “An Afternoon with the Districts,” a free half-day, interactive training and networking event on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Arlington, Virginia immediately following the NADO & DDAA Washington Conference. During this event, delivered as part of the EDD Community of Practice, participants will have the opportunity to:
- Learn about the latest news and funding opportunities from EDA headquarters staff
- Discuss recent trends in regional economic development
- Hear from partner organizations and participate in small group discussions
- Network with peers
- And much more…
The session will be held at the Crystal Gateway Marriott (the same location as the NADO & DDAA Washington Conference) and includes lunch.
The draft agenda is available here and registration is open until March 1.
Registration Rates
- DDAA Member: $485.00
- DDAA Member's Spouse/Guest: $210
- NADO Member (Non-DDAA): $550.00 (Associate, General), $485.00 (All other upgraded levels)
- NADO Members' Spouse/Guest: $210.00
- Non-Member: $685.00
- Non-Members' Spouse/Guest: $210.00
Click here to register for the conference.
Questions about registration? Contact Krystal DeLeon at [email protected]
Book Hotel
About the Hotel
Crystal Gateway Marriott provides the perfect home base for your visit to the Washington, D.C. area. Ideally located in Arlington, VA, this hotel is near Reagan National Airport (DCA) and the Crystal City Metro. The exciting new National Landing development is close by, as are Pentagon City; downtown Washington D.C. and Old Town Alexandria. Stylishly refreshed hotel accommodations showcase deluxe bedding, Smart TVs, walk-in showers and city views.
Click here to reserve your room.
Room Rate
$199 (weekend)/ $274 (weekday) +tax
Hotel reservation cut-off date: February 10, 2023
After this date the discounted room rate is not guaranteed.
Questions about the hotel? Contact Brittany Salazar at [email protected]
Updated Conference Agenda Available
Click here to view the latest conference agenda. Session topics include:
- Latest news and funding opportunities from federal agencies
- Recent trends in regional economic development
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Advocacy
- Broadband
- GIS mapping
- Infrastructure and energy
- Workforce development
- Entrepreneurship and tech sector jobs
- Tourism and economic development
And much more…
Speak
Please send speaker inquiries to Mirielle Burgoyne.
Presentations
Presentations will be made available after the conference.