Venue, Transportation
And Lodging Options
(Support Available!)
With Congressional Briefing!
The 4th Annual
Water Startup Matching Extravaganza!™
(A.K.A. WaterPitch! The WaterPreneurSHIP Experience)
Monday-Wednesday, May 4-6, 2026
DC Water HQO Waterside Events
Washington, DC
PREP DAY: Mon. May 4th 1-4pm at The Reservoir Center for Water Solutions
Come for Pitch Practice and Presentation Coaching as well as to prepare for the Congressional Briefing. We have a small conference room and 2 hotspot mini-offices reserved. There are also ample soundproof booths for phone calls and various arears for co-working.
GETTING HERE: Visitors should enter the ground floor lobby via the main entrance at 301 Water St SE, Washington, DC 20003. From the lobby, the second floor can be reached via stairs or elevator, where our receptionist can assist you with navigating the building.
By DC Metro: take the green line to Navy Yard Metro station. Follow signs for Department of Transportation. From the M St. exit it is an 8-minute walk to the Reservoir Center. For more information on using DC Metro check out WMATA Trip Planner.
By bike: there are three Capital bikeshares close to the facility, located at 3rd & Tingley St. SE, 4th & M St SE, and 1st & N St SE.
By car: there are three parking lots to choose from. The Yards Lot Q at 425 Tingey St SE (one block away), SP+ Parking at 1275 New Jersey Ave SE, and Colonial Parking at 300 M St SE.
PITCH DAY Wed. May 5th at DC Water's HQO:
For this WaterPitch! Water Startup Matching Extravaganza, we are excited to be hosted by the DC Water at the State-of-the-Art "Waterside Events" Conference Facilities in their Lead Platinum Headquarters A.K.A. "HQO"!
Presenters will present in the HQO Board Room, with space to talk in the atrium plus side rooms available for Clinics, Media, and Meetings to seal the deal!
HQO sits on the banks of the recently restored Anacostia River, between Nationals Ballpark and the new Capital Waterfront Park. DC Water's new administrative headquarters for DC Water sits atop the existing O Street Pump Station, adjacent to the historic Main Pump Station, and above massive clay sewer lines that date back more than 100 years.
This new headquarters embraces the future in sustainable design and construction. Heat from the pumping station’s wastewater treatment operations help condition the new building; a 30,000-gallon cistern captures rainwater for reuse onsite; and tinted glass sun shades reduce energy use while maximizing daylighting and the panoramic river views.
Walk a block up to New Jersey and you have a clear view of the Capitol Building (where we'll head Thursday Morning for our Briefing). On the Navy Yard Metro and close to Capitol Hill, HQO is easily accessible and an ideal venue for Water Innovators!
Venue Map: DC Water HQO
1385 Canal Street SE, Washington, DC 20003
2 blocks from the Navy Yard/Ballpark Metro!
Transportation
Located on the beautifully-restored Anacostia River in Navy Yard and across the street from Nationals Park, HQO Events Center's street address is 1385 Canal St SE. The entrance is at the intersection of N Street and New Jersey Avenue, SE (Tingey Square).
We encourage Metro OR ride-share.
Metro
- Take the Green Line to Navy Yard-Ballpark and walk 5 minutes south on 4th Street.
- Several busstops nearby
Driving
- The venue is across the street from the Nationals Stadium and a few blocks from I-295 and I-695.
- From I-295, take the exit toward M Street/Washington/Navy Yard from I-695 W.
- From I-695, take the exit towards South Capitol St/Nationals Park or the M St exit.
- The venue has accessible parking spots for guests with disabilities. All other parking is for the event planners and caterers only.
- Street parking or parking garage: The Yards DC – Lot H. nearby.
Nearby Hotels
Mention of or referral to hotels does not imply official WaterCitizen endorsement
Thompson Washington D.C., by Hyatt
☆☆☆☆
221 Tingey Street SE
Washington, D.C. 20003
202-916-5200
0.2 miles/4 min of walk
Residence Inn Washington Capitol Hill/Navy Yard
☆☆☆
1233 First Street SE
Washington, D.C. 20003
202-770-2800
0.3 miles/7 min of walk
Courtyard Washington Capitol Hill/Navy Yard
☆☆☆
140 L Street SE
Washington, D.C. 20003
202-479-6766
0.3 miles/8 min of walk
Hampton Inn & Suites Washington DC-Navy Yard
☆☆☆
1265 First Street SE
Washington, D.C. 20003
202-800-1000
0.3 miles/6 min of walk
Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington DC Capitol-Navy Yard
☆☆☆
50 M St SE
Washington, D.C. 20003
202-899-2800
0.4 miles/9 min of walk
AC Hotel Washington DC Capitol Hill Navy Yard
☆☆☆☆
867 New Jersey Avenue SE
Washington, D.C. 20003
202-488-3600
0.6 miles/13 min of walk
Airbnb
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Vrbo
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As a small 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, we do not currently have funds to provide to Pitch or Reverse Pitch Presenters - HOWEVER, to make this event more accesible
for ALL Water Startups and their Supporters,
we can connect you with other Presenters/Attendees who are interested in sharing rides or lodging!
Many of our Past Presenters and Attendees/Participants have found that sharing rides or lodging has enhanced their experience!
If interested in shared travel arrangements,
email immediately cat@watercitizen.org
Be sure to join us for our
WaterPreneurs Congressional Briefing
House Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee Room, 2360 Rayburn House Office Building
Registration Opens 9:30am
Briefing 10am-Noon
· Dr. Cat Shrier, CEO/Founder, WaterCitizen.Org 501(c)3 (Moderator/Facilitator)
· Michael O’Brien, CEO/Founder, Siol.VC
· Rick Latella, CEO/Founder, DMRI/PurAsur
· Susan Springsteen, CEO/Founder, H2OConnected/LeakAlertor
· Kimberly Nelson, COO/Co-Founder, True Elements (Former USEPA Assistant Administrator)
· Francis Reilly, Master Gardener & Climate-Friendly Gardens Expert (and Logistics Management Institute expert on water and the US Army)
· Kobe Nagar, Founder, 1WaterMark; Former CEO/Co-Founder, 374Water
· Chris Kanik, Founder/CEO, Smartcups (Winner, Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars)
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