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When and where is AnchorNets 2026?

  • AnchorNets 2026 takes place from Wednesday, October 7 to Friday, October 9, 2026. The event will be held at the Hilton in Arlington, Virginia--just 3 minutes from DCA airport!

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Who will attend?

  • AnchorNets typically hosts a diverse audience made up of over 400:

    • Schools, libraries, hospitals and other community anchor institutions; 

    • Research and education (R&E) networks

    • Telehealth networks

    • Commercial broadband providers 

    • Public policy representatives 

    • Lawyers and consultants

    • State broadband officials 

    • Federal policymakers 

How do I register for AnchorNets?

  • Complete the online registration form by clicking on the green Register button at the top of the page.

  • Select "CAI, Gov, or Public Interest" if you are an employee of a community anchor institution, public interest group, or government entity. Otherwise, please select "General Admission."

  • Registration closes on the last day of the conference - you can register onsite at the event if needed.

How do I reserve a hotel room in SHLB's discounted block?

  • Please click here to book a room at the Hilton in SHLB's room block. 

Where are the nearest airports and Amtrak stations?

Thank you for your support of this year’s conference. Please contact operations@shlb.org to receive a PDF with all shipping and receiving information for your exhibit booth.

What is the cost of basic registration, and what does it include?

  • The cost of general registration is $774, and it includes access to all workshops, all breakout sessions, all plenary sessions and two receptions. and two lunches. 

  • Government employees, as well as employees of community anchor institutions and public interest groups, may register at the specially-discounted rate of $574.

  • Organizations that are professional members of the SHLB Coalition receive an additional member discount.

What's the Early Bird deal?

  • With our Early Bird deal, all registration types save $100 off until July 22. The discount will be automatically applied.

Does SHLB offer any discounts for AnchorNets?

  • SPEAKERS: AnchorNets speakers are entitled to a percent discount off basic registration. If you are slated to speak, SHLB staff will be in touch to share the discount code. 

  • SHLB MEMBERS: SHLB Coalition members enjoy 20 percent off basic registration for AnchorNets. Log into your SHLB membership account to obtain the discount code for 20 percent off automatically applied. VOLUNTEERS: Please contact operations@shlb.org to learn about volunteer opportunities and discounts at the conference. 

Which payment methods are accepted?

  • Registration payments may be made by online credit card payment, or by check. Please send checks to: SHLB Coalition 1250 Connecticut Ave NW Suite 700 Washington, D.C. 20036

  • If you need to have SHLB set up as a vendor or fill out any sort of paperwork in order to pay, please email Henery Wyand at operations@shlb.org. 

What is the refund policy?

  • Registrations cancelled before September 30 will be refunded in full. Registrations cancelled before October 3 will be refunded by 50 percent. Regrettably, SHLB is unable to refund registrations cancelled October 6 and thereafter.

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband (SHLB) Coalition is a nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization with a diverse body of members from across the United States. SHLB’s mission is “for every anchor institution in the country to have affordable, high-quality broadband that serves the needs of the institution and is open and accessible by the surrounding community.”

As a mission-driven advocacy organization, SHLB works with anchor institutions, the broadband industry, and policymakers at every level of government to promote programs and policies that advance its mission. SHLB engages by convening regular conference calls with our membership, conducting research, developing policy proposals, filing comments in regulatory proceedings, and meeting with policymakers.

To learn more about the SHLB Coalition and our advocacy work, visit www.shlb.org. 

AnchorNets 2024 takes place at the Marriott Crystal Gateway.

Located at 1700 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA 22202.

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Nearby Airports

  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) Distance - 1.9 Miles 

  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) Distance - 28 miles Estimated taxi fare - $70.00

  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) Distance - 36 miles Estimated taxi fare - $88.00

Nearby Amtrak

  • Union Station - Washington, D.C. Distance - 5 miles Estimated taxi fare - $15.00

  • Alexandria, Virginia Distance - 6 miles Estimated taxi fare - $20.00

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