8th - 9th December 2026

North America Digital Communications and Media Forum, Washington D.C. 2026

Digital Communications and Media Forum (DCM Forum)

Date: Tuesday 8 and Wednesday 9 December 2026
Venue:
Verizon Communications, Washington DC
Dress code: 
Business attire

The IIC will return to Washington DC for our annual North America Digital Communications and Media Forum 2026, kindly hosted by Verizon. More information will be available soon.

Kindly hosted by

Consistent with IIC practice, the host of this event, Verizon, will provide refreshments, including lunch, to the attendees of this event. Any attendees affiliated with governmental entities or agencies are asked to confirm that their attendance complies with applicable government ethics rules. For any questions about the event or the value of refreshments provided, please contact enquiries@iicom.org

Please note the meeting will be held under the Chatham House Rule and a report will be available to delegates and IIC members. 

Registration Fees for delegates

North America Digital Communications and Media Forum, Washington D.C. – Tuesday 8 and Wednesday 9 December 2026

IIC Members – Free
Non-Members – £295 GBP (excluding VAT *) 
*VAT will be applicable for UK registrations only

If you feel the delegate fee may be a barrier to attending this meeting, please contact us at enquiries@iicom.org

Visas
The IIC will be pleased to provide a letter of invitation on request, but visas will be the responsibility of the event attendee.

Event Cancellation Statement

  • More than 30 days – full refund available
  • 15-30 days – 50% refund available
  • 14 days or less – non-refundable substitutions allowed up to 48 hours before the event at no extra cost.
  • All cancellations need to be in writing to enquiries@iicom.org

Verizon Communications
1300 l Street, NW
5th Floor (West)
Washington, DC 20005
USA
Click here for map, directions and hotels close to Verizon (Google Maps)

The following are a selection of hotels located close to Verizon:

Washington Marriott at Metro Center 3*
775 12th Street NW
Washington, DC 20005
USA
Tel: +1 (202)-737-2200
More information

Residence Inn Washington, DC 3*
1199 Vermont Avenue NW
Washington DC 20005
USA
Tel: +1 (202) 898 1100
More information

The Hamilton Hotel, Washington DC 4*
1001 14th and K Streets NW
Washington, DC 200024
USA
More information

Residence Inn Capitol 3*
333 E St. SW
Washington, DC 200024
USA
Tel: +1 (202) 484 8220
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Courtyard Washington, DC 3*
1325 2nd Street NE
Washington, DC 20002
USA
Tel: +1 (202) 898 4000
More information

Hilton Garden Inn, Washington, DC Downtown 4*
815 14th Street NW
Washington, DC 20005
USA
Tel: +1 (202) 783 7800
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Sofitel Lafayette Square 4*
806 15th Street NW
Washington, DC 20005
USA
Tel: +1 (202) 730 8800
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JW Marriott Hotel 4*
1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20004
USA
Tel: +1 (202)-393-2000
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Renaissance Washington, DC 4*
999 Ninth Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
USA
Tel: +1 (202) 898 9000
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The Willard InterContinental, Washington DC 4*
1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20002
USA
Tel: +1 800 424 6835
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Morrison-Clark Historic Inn & Restaurant 4*
1015 L Street NW
Washington, DC
USA
Tel: +1 202-898-1200
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The Henley Park Hotel 4*
926 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC
USA
Tel:+1 202-638-5200
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Washington, DC/Downtown 5*
500 H Street NW
Washington, DC
USA
Tel: +1 202-289-5959
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Washington Plaza Hotel 3*
10 Thomas Circle NW
Washington DC 20005
USA
Tel: +1 202 842 1300
More information

The IIC accepts no responsibility for bookings made at any of the hotels and recommends that you check out the hotels on the internet before booking.

Kindly Sponsored By:

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Kindly Hosted By:

Verizon

Event details
Date:
8th - 9th December 2026
Location:
Washington DC, USA
Theme:
Trust, Digital Resilience and Data Sovereignty, Content and Platform Governance: Innovation, Ethics and Regulation, Digital Competition and Market Dynamics, Next-Generation Connectivity and Spectrum Management, Sustainable Investment and Digital Infrastructure Development, Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies: Governance, Accountability and Ethical Innovation
Region:
Americas
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Verizon Communications
1300 l Street, NW
5th Floor (West)
Washington, DC 20005
USA

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