THE VENUE: Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center

The Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center, located on historic Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., is a state-of-the-art academic and convening space designed to foster cross-sector collaboration and public impact.

Formerly the site of the Newseum, this reimagined 435,000-square-foot facility brings together Johns Hopkins graduate programs, including international relations, business, public health, and government, under one roof.

The building features striking architectural elements—such as a light-filled atrium, a 375-seat theater, rooftop terraces with Capitol views, multimedia studios, and flexible meeting spaces—all purpose-built for dialogue, innovation, and global engagement.

Just steps from the U.S. Capitol and major health agencies, the Bloomberg Center is the ideal setting for the 2026 ILTS Consensus Conference, offering unmatched proximity to science, policy, and international leadership.

THE CITY: Washington, D.C., USA

March is an invigorating time to experience Washington, D.C., as the city awakens with the first signs of spring. Beyond its iconic monuments and museums, D.C. offers a thriving culinary scene, vibrant neighborhoods, and unmatched access to the pulse of global health policy and innovation. The 2026 ILTS Consensus Conference in Washington, D.C. brings unique strategic advantages:

Proximity to Global Health Institutions

  • Direct access to key agencies such as the NIH, FDA, HRSA, and the National Academies, all of which influence biomedical research, regulation, and health policy worldwide.

International Accessibility

  • One of the most connected cities globally, with direct flights from major international hubs, making travel easy for participants from every region.

Policy and Scientific Impact

  • A rare opportunity to align consensus outcomes with the frameworks that guide clinical practice, regulatory standards, and global health priorities.

An Environment for Innovation

  • Surrounded by top universities, research centers, and a dynamic urban culture, D.C. offers a backdrop that reflects the conference’s goals of progress and collaboration in liver transplantation.

Bringing the Consensus Conference to Washington, D.C. ensures that the statements we develop are not only scientifically rigorous, but are also strategically positioned to influence practice, policy, and innovation on a global scale.