Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much are tickets to the Your Weight Matters National Convention?
A: Pricing information for tickets to the Your Weight Matters National Convention is available here. Tickets include access to ALL educational sessions, hands-on workshops, advocacy trainings, social events and our EXPO hall. Tickets cover some meals. Further details will be provided via future emails to registered attendees.
Q: When does registration for Your Weight Matters National Convention open?
A: Registration for Your Weight Matters National Convention opens March 12. You can also register on-site July 24-26th. Click here to learn more.
Q: When does the room block for Your Weight Matters National Convention open, and how much does the room cost per night?
A: The room block opens March 10
1 King or 2 Doubles $169.00/ night
Book your room through this link
Q: Where is Your Weight Matters National Convention taking place?
A:Hotel Address:
Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel
2800 Potomac Ave, Arlington, VA 22202
(Google Maps)
Check-in: 4:00 pm
Check-out: 12:00 pm
Q: How do I get to the hotel from the airport?
The hotel is located only 1.5 miles (5 minutes) from Ronald Regan Washington International Airport (DCA). To get to the convention, attendees can opt to take a cab or use a ride-share service such as Uber or Lyft. Car rental is also available at the airport if you wish to have your own transportation, and self-parking is available on-site. Please note that transportation or rental fees and gratuity are not covered with event registration.
Q: Is there a shuttle?
A: There is a complimentary shuttle service that brings you to and from the terminals at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), the Crystal City Metro station, and The Pentagon. Hours: DCA and Crystal City Metro: 5 a.m. – 10 p.m. daily. Pentagon: 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday – Friday.
Q: What is there to do around the hotel?
A: Located just outside of Washington, D.C., Arlington offers beautiful views of the city skyline and iconic landmarks. With easy access to D.C. via public transport, you can easily explore the capital’s monuments, museums, and vibrant neighborhoods. Whether you’re relaxing in Arlington’s parks or taking a quick trip into D.C., you’ll enjoy the best of both worlds!
Q: How do I find out more information about CE Credits?
A: The OAC will once again offer CE Credits for nurses and other health professionals can earn up to 13.5 CE credits when attending the Convention. You can learn more about CE Credits here.
Q: Are there scholarships available?
A: For those interested in applying to our scholarship program please click here. Applications open April 1, 2025.
Q: What should I wear?
A: Here are some suggestions on what to pack so you can be fully prepared:
- Thursday Night: Community+ Mixer (Show your OAC pride and unity by wearing blue or green!), Thrive Together Meet & Greet, Panel (wear whatever you are comfortable in)
- AM Walk or Exercise: Lightweight athletic or casual wear and sneakers. You won’t need to bring any exercise equipment, but you will want to bring a reusable water bottle to fill up beforehand.
- General and Breakout Sessions: Smart Casual or everyday wear. You’ll want to dress comfortably enough to sit through the educational sessions and walk around the EXPO Hall. We recommend bringing a light sweater, as ballroom temperatures are tough to regulate and are often on the cooler side.
- Friday Night Social Event: Please bring a costume from your favorite decade—past, present, or future! Whether it’s the ‘20s, ‘70s, or a futuristic look, dress up and get ready to celebrate the decades with us! (optional but encouraged)
- Saturday: Wear your Convention t-shirt! All attendees will receive an official YWM Convention t-shirt at registration check-in, so let’s wear them together as an OAC Community.
- Saturday Night Social Event: Gala, this is your chance to dress up!
Q: Any other tips on what to pack?
A: Here are some suggestions:
- Pack a sweater! Meeting rooms can get chilly.
- Bring a camera, video camera or be prepared to use your phone camera. You’ll want to take tons of photos to capture memories so they last a lifetime.
- Don’t forget your Thursday green and blue, Friday night costume, and your Saturday Gala gear!!
- Wear your Convention t-shirt on Saturday.
- Be sure to bring sneakers for walks and group exercises.
- Bring any vitamins and/or medications.
- And most importantly, bring an open and positive attitude!
Q: What about meals?
A: Your Your Weight Matters National Convention Convention Registration includes several but not all meals. Further details will be provided via future emails to registered attendees.
The OAC is committed to creating the ideal environment where the healthy choice is the easy choice. We know traveling often presents a challenge to keep up with your healthy eating habits, so we’ve gone to great lengths to ensure you can stay on track. In developing our Convention menus, we worked closely with the chefs at the Renaissance and a registered dietitian to create meals that will make it easy to make the right food choices and crafted menu selections to meet the needs of all our attendees.
If you have specific dietary needs (allergies, vegetarian, etc.), please notify us by emailing [email protected]. We will make every effort to accommodate your request.
Q: Are there coffee machines in the rooms?
A: Yes, there are coffee/tea machines in each room.
Q: Are there mini fridges in the rooms?
A: Yes, each room has a mini fridge.
Q: Is there a cafe on-site?
A: The Illy Cafe is the on-site coffee shop (which opens at 6am) serves most coffee drinks.
Q: Is there a restaurant on-site?
A: The Socci Restaurant is open everyday 7:00 am-10:00 pm
Q: I’m driving in – what are the parking fees?
A: Discounted daily self-parking for all guests of $20.00 per day.
Early Bird Registration is Now Open! Register now through April 30th and save!