Events at Penn Washington

Penn Washington aims to bring Penn to the nation’s capital by hosting an engaging and diverse range of programming and events, including policy forums, scholarly lectures, student programs, and interdisciplinary seminars. 

This page will highlight upcoming events, feature notable past events, and preview topics or themes to be discussed at Penn Washington. 

Host an Event at Penn Washington

Are you interested in hosting your next event at Penn Washington? Whether you need space for a meeting, conference, or private workshop, we are committed to accommodating your needs. To help us process your request efficiently, all requests must be submitted through our Event Space Reservation Form.

Please note that reservation requests may be made by Penn faculty and staff. Students and alumni are not currently eligible to request the space for events.

Any rentals to include but not limited to catering, catering staff, furniture, i.e., tables, chairs, bars, florals, linens, dishware, signage, alcohol, etc. will be scheduled/ordered and paid for by the department holding the event at Penn Washington.

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What to Expect

Events at Penn Washington may include major convenings of Penn Washington, such as Fixing Congress and Fixing Government and Higher Education Relations, other activities affiliated with Penn Washington’s Biden Center or Franklin Initiative, or events or programs organized by members of the Penn community that integrate Penn research, students, and scholars into Washington, D.C. 

Upcoming Topics and Themes to Be Discussed