The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) announced the details for its upcoming regular meeting to be held at the Washington Marriott Georgetown Hotel in Washington, D.C., on February 25-26, 2016. The agenda encompasses a range of activities including interest group sessions on current issues, forums, committee reports, and updates from other associations, as well as opportunities for networking such as a reception and buffet. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. on the first day, with the program featuring guest speakers and specialized forums for university and federal discussions. The finalized agenda will be distributed in early February.
Participants are encouraged to secure their accommodations before the hotel’s reserved block is filled or by the cut-off date of February 2, 2016, to receive the designated room rate of $299 per night. Registration for the event costs $400, payable online via the COGR website or by submitting a registration form; attendance is limited to representatives from COGR member institutions and their affiliates. The policy for cancellations allows a full refund if notice is received in writing by February 18, 2016. The meeting serves as a forum for university and affiliate representatives to engage with current topics and federal relations regarding governmental research policies.
