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◀ 2026 National Finals | April 17-19, 2026 at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
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Set just north of the District of Columbia, the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center hosts the We the People National Finals for the first time in 2026. Easily accessible just a block from the North Bethesda Metro Station, the venue's onsite amenities include a high-end bar and restaurant—The Corby Kitchen—an illy Café, a nearby park, and myriad dining options.
Meanwhile, the entire competition—including the hearings, awards ceremony, and other celebrations—will unfold in the attached 61,000 sq. ft. conference center. The modern facility, drenched in sunshine from its massive windows across two levels, will give the competing teams a memorable backdrop for their displays of constitutional savvy.
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Getting to the Venue

The Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center can easily be accessed from nearby airports, via automobile or mass transit. Details are listed below. Note: All information provided by the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel.
Closest Mass Transit
Washington Dulles International Airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

Getting Around the Venue

Main (Upper) Level
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Lower Level
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Still Have Questions?
If you have any further questions, please contact Emily Voss. She will assist you or direct you to additional resources.
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CCE LogoThe Center for Civic Education is a national, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating an informed and thoughtful citizenry committed to democratic principles and actively engaged in the practice of democracy. We do this primarily through our flagship programs, We the People and Project Citizen, but we also provide high-quality, inquiry-driven curricular programs that bring civic learning to life. The Center additionally equips educators with professional learning that builds confidence and capacity to teach civics with depth and relevance, unlocks students’ civic agency by creating opportunities to demonstrate their knowledge and skills, and share their voices through simulated hearings and other public forums. These initiatives build a national community committed to strengthening civic understanding and participation for all and root everything in decades of research and evidence. Learn more.

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