It is with great pleasure and excitement that we welcome you into the Rising Stars Leadership Program! The journey upon which you are embarking will provide you with additional self-awareness, influence, networks, and skills that will enhance your leadership capacity. We also believe the learning process is reciprocal and as an emerging leader your cohort and our team look forward to learning from you. The members, faculty, and staff of the NextUp are excited to welcome you!
Please bookmark this page and check back regularly for updates as we meet milestones throughout the program. If you have questions, the participant FAQ can be downloaded here. If you have additional questions after reviewing the FAQ, please email us.
Key Dates & Milestones
Rising Stars Kickoff
May 14, 2025
11:00 am – 1:00 PM CT
Live webinar and group icebreakers
Please add the zoom meeting below to your calendar. Kickoff Attendance is required – if you are unable to attend, it will be recorded, but the breakouts where you and your group will meet your coach and group will not be recorded. The opportunity to introduce yourself to your coaching group will be missed if you are unable to attend the program kickoff!
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Meeting ID: 856 6100 3422
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In-Person Program
July 9-11, 2025
Agenda
- Registration Opens: July 9, 12:00 PM ET
- Live Event Kickoff: July 9, 2:00 PM ET
- Program Close: July 11, 12:00 PM ET
Hotel and Travel
Hotel room blocks fill quickly, and limited rooms will be available on July 9! Be sure to reserve your room as soon as possible to avoid any issues securing accommodations.
If the dates you need are not available to book, please book days which the hotel website shows as available so you can get the reduced room rate. Then call the hotel at (202) 393-2000 to adjust your reservation (subject to availability). If you are attending in person but do not require a sleeping room, please contact us.
You must use the link below to reserve your room at the reduced Rising Stars rate
Reserve Your Room: https://book.passkey.com/event/50930195/owner/559/home
Hotel Location
JW Marriott Washington, DC
1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, District Of Columbia, USA, 20004
Airport Information
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Distance from Property: 4.3 Miles
No shuttle service provided to hotel
Washington Dulles International Airport
Distance from Property: 26.5 Miles
No shuttle service is provided to hotel
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Distance from Property: 34.0 Miles
No shuttle service is provided to hotel
Know Before You Go
Dress Code
The overall dress code for Rising Stars is business casual. On our first evening we have a networking reception that includes cocktails and dinner. Ultimately, please dress in whatever will make you most comfortable and ready to learn!
We suggest comfortable business casual and walking shoes. Please bring layers to accommodate changes in weather and/or temperature within the hotel.
Check-In Time
The JW Marriott Washington DC check-in time is 4:00 PM. While the hotel will make every effort to have rooms available on arrival this cannot be guaranteed. The Marriott Bell Stand will be happy to hold your luggage in the event your room is not ready on arrival.
Meals
Dinner to be provided on July 9th. Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided on July 10th. Breakfast and snacks provided on July 11th. All other meals will be the responsibility of the participant.
Questions? Concerns?
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. We very much look forward to seeing you there!
