2025 Osher Institutes National Conference
Dining, Dress, and Weather
Dining
Our aim is to provide well-balanced, nutritious meals and snacks during the conference, as well as enough variety to accommodate attendees with particular eating preferences. If you have any special dietary needs, please let us know in January by filling out the appropriate area on your registration form. For those attendees who need to leave the conference early on Wednesday, April 30th due to flight departure times, a boxed lunch will be available for you. Please try to schedule your flights so that you can stay until 1:00pm for the final general session and lunch.
Dress
Conference dress is business casual. Dress in layers so that you are comfortable in both the air-conditioned meeting rooms as well as outdoors where it may be warmer. Monday and Tuesday night’s receptions are at an outside venue where it may be cool so bring a light jacket. On Monday, plan to wear your school colors and logo-wear to show your institutional pride. There will also be opportunities for outdoor walks so consider bringing comfortable shoes and warmer clothing for cooler weather in the mornings. We strongly suggest that you check the weather forecast before leaving for the conference and pack appropriately.
Weather
Chantilly, Virginia is located west of Washington DC. Late April is a great time to visit Virginia, with mild temperatures and following the spring break crowds. Weather in the spring is typically comfortable with highs in the high-60's and lows in the low-50’s. It can be a bit cooler or warmer during this time so it is best to come prepared with a light coat.