VENUE SELECTION
World Vaccine Congress Washington 2026 will be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, a LEED ( Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design ) platinum-certified facility recognized for its high-performance green building design and operation, ensuring environmentally conscience events.

Find out more about how the Walter E. Washington Convention Center is being more sustainable here.

ACCESSIBILITY
The Walter E. Washington Convention Center is designed for full accessibility, featuring ground-floor events with convenient elevator access to upper levels. It provides curbside drop-offs and sidewalk curb cut-outs for individuals with mobility challenges, as well as wheelchair-accessible restrooms, drinking fountains, and telephones throughout the building along with lowered counters at registration. Automatic doors are located at Mt. Vernon Place, L Street, North & South, and Metro entrances to the Convention Center. All stands have ramp access. Large-format digital signage is strategically placed throughout the venue to share event information and updates, ensuring a seamless experience for all attendees.

TRAVEL OPTIONS

The venue is located in a prime location in central Washington D.C., conveniently connected to the Mount Vernon Square station on the Yellow and Green lines of the Washington Metro , enabling attendees to travel sustainably from the nearby airports. If you're staying at a hotel near the venue, you'll find the city easy to explore by foot. For those taking taxis, we recommend using greener options when selecting your vehicle type. 

ACCOMMODATION CHOICES
The World Vaccine Congress recommends eco-certified local hotels committed to minimizing environmental impact, ensuring a greener stay for attendees. We partner with HotelMap for exclusive deals on accommodation near the venue, with a 'Green hotel' filter available.

Book your green hotel through our partner here.

RESPONSIBLE CONTRACTORS
World Vaccine Congress collaborates with contractors like Freeman, renowned for sustainability and accessibility, holding ISO 20121 and ISO 14001 certifications. Freeman is also a founding member of the Net Zero Carbon Events initiative, reinforcing its commitment to minimizing event carbon footprints. At the World Vaccine Congress, we are committed to using sustainable materials for our onsite signage and show-ready stands.

PAPERLESS INITIATIVE
The World Vaccine Congress has adopted a fully paperless approach, significantly reducing paper waste, energy consumption, and transportation emissions while exploring innovative communication methods. All event information including the conference program can be found on the event app. 

CARBON EMISSIONS TRACKING

Since 2023, the World Vaccine Congress has been monitoring carbon emissions from attendee travel, waste, and energy use through the Trace platform. We are committed to reducing the event’s carbon footprint while keeping stakeholders informed of our progress.