SUMMIT logistics information
Congenital Kidney Disease Road to Trial Readiness Summit
April 16–17, 2026
FDA White Oak Campus, Silver Spring, MD
Action Items
Book your hotel using the official room block: kidneyfuture.org/hotelbooking
Book your airfare, ideally for arrival on April 15
For reimbursements, please forward booking confirmations (hotel + flight) to [email protected]
Notify us of any dietary restrictions
Bring a valid government-issued ID for FDA campus entry
Event Overview
The summit is a day-and-a-half meeting focused on collaborative discussions located at the FDA campus in Silver Spring, Maryland.
April 15: Arrival day, optional group dinner
April 16: Full-day sessions at FDA (early start)
April 17: Half-day sessions at FDA ending in the afternoon
Ideally arrive by April 15 as the meeting begins early on April 16, 2026.
Location & Venue
Summit Location: FDA Campus, Silver Spring, Maryland
FDA Building 31 - Great Room
10903 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20993
Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wZgmeNMfyWB5KYbL7Hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton – Silver Spring
8777 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wa77awDnHufAfHbb9
There are no hotels located immediately next to the FDA campus. The DoubleTree by Hilton in Silver Spring is one of the closest and most convenient options.
Complimentary shuttle service will be provided on all summit days, with round-trip transportation between the hotel and the FDA campus (Hotel → FDA → Hotel).
Alternatively, attendees may choose to use their own transportation or rideshare methods.
Hotel Accommodations
Hotel Booking Link: kidneyfuture.org/hotelbooking
KidneyFuture has secured a room block rate at the DoubleTree by Hilton – Silver Spring.Please book your room using the official booking link/QR:
Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Flights & Transportation
The FDA campus and hotel is located in Silver Spring, Maryland, outside central Washington, DC. Attendees may fly into any of the following airports:
Travel times may increase during rush hours. Uber, Lyft, and taxi services are readily available from all airports.
Driving & Parking
For those choosing to drive, the hotel offers on-site parking. Attendees visiting the FDA campus should also review FDA visitor parking instructions and campus maps here: https://www.fda.gov/about-fda/visitor-information/visitor-parking-and-campus-map
Travel & Reimbursement
KidneyFuture Foundation will cover the cost of all logistics and travel, including:
Airfare
Hotel Accommodations
Ground Transportation (taxi / rideshare)
Important:
Attendees should book their own flights and hotel using the provided link.
Once booked, please forward confirmations or receipts to:
Katrina Mendoza - [email protected]
FDA Campus Entry Requirements
All visitors entering the FDA campus must meet the following requirements:
U.S. Citizens & Lawful Permanent Residents
No prior approval required
Must present a valid REAL ID or Permanent Resident Card upon arrival
No valid ID = no entry
Foreign Visitors
Additional documentation and advance requirements apply
KidneyFuture will coordinate directly with foreign visitors regarding required forms and approvals.
For full FDA campus visitor information, see https://www.fda.gov/about-fda/visitor-information.
Dietary Restrictions
Please inform us of any dietary restrictions or allergies so accommodations can be made during the summit.
We look forward to welcoming you to Silver Spring, Maryland. More details, including the agenda, will be shared soon.
This document will be updated as logistics are finalized.
KidneyFuture | Congenital Kidney Disease Road to Trial Readiness Summit
April 16–17, 2026 | Silver Spring, Maryland
Questions? Contact: Katrina Mendoza – [email protected]
KidneyFuture is a registered non-profit (501c3) tax-exempt charitable organization.