Features and Amenities

In-Person and Hybrid Events

The Conference Center at 1M is designed for in-person and hybrid events to maximize the reach and impact of your event.

The dedicated 3,400-square-foot meeting space is equipped with a 32-foot video wall, DPL projection screens and LCD monitors to fully engage your guests. Multimedia features include robotic cameras, wireless conference table microphones, Wi-Fi and teleconferencing capabilities via platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams.

All Virtual Events

The conference center provides the opportunity to create fully virtual events in this award-winning, state-of-the-art venue. To further enhance the quality of your event, multimedia production services are also available in the NAB Studio, where broadcast professionals can produce high-quality content to elevate their organization’s image and brand.

The sample configurations below will help you envision the possibilities to host your seminar, breakfast, lunch, dinner or reception. You are also welcome to schedule a time for a tour.

Conference Center

Conference Center

The Conference Center at 1M is comprised of a large conference room that can be divided into three smaller rooms for more intimate functions. In addition to hosting in-person meetings and events, our multimedia capabilities also provide the flexibility to include hybrid and fully virtual meetings and events.

Multimedia production services are also available in the NAB Studio, where you can use professional broadcasting equipment to produce high-quality content to elevate your organization’s image and brand.

Conference Center Configurations

Conference Center Room Sizes

Room Square Footage
Room A 1,237
Room B 1,237
Room C 969
Rooms A+B 2,452
Rooms B+C 2,186
Room A+B+C 3,423
Pre-function Lounge 1,443


Rooftop Terrace

Rooftop Terrace

The rooftop terrace faces west, offering an amazing an amazing sunset view and is a beautiful setting enjoying the expansive views of the city during outdoor networking events. The scenic backdrop includes the U.S. Capitol to the north, Ronald Reagan National Airport and miles more of landmark sites such as the National Cathedral.

Adjacent to the terrace is the café, which can serve as an extension of the terrace for your event or to pivot in case of inclement weather.

Terrace and Café Configurations

Terrace and Café Sizes

Space Square Footage
Rooftop Terrace 1,665
Lobby Lounge 1,320

Audio/Visual Multimedia Services

The following audiovisual multimedia conferencing equipment is available in the conferencing space. A/V costs may vary based on what equipment and AV/IT support is needed.

  • DPL projectors and screens
  • 32-foot video wall (Conference Room C)
  • Wireless internet access
  • Guest Wi-Fi
  • LCD monitors
  • Conference call capabilities through Microsoft Teams or Zoom
  • VOIP phone access via Microsoft Teams
  • Podium with microphone
  • Lavalier mics
  • Hand-held microphones
  • Wireless tabletop attendee microphones
  • Configurable conference tables and chairs with power access
  • Wireless tabletop attendee microphones
  • Sky-fold, soundproof partitions with built-in whiteboard
  • Light-filtering and blackout window shades
  • Wireless printer in the pre-function area
  • Virtual digital signage in the reception/pre-function area
  • Basic on-site IT support during business hours

Preapproved Vendors

Catering

Florists

Rental Equipment

Parking and Public Transportation

Colonial Parking operates the parking garage of the 1M building. The parking garage entrance is on Van Street on the east side of the building, across from The Bullpen. If the parking garage is full, there are a few other parking garages and surface lots within a block radius. Paid street parking may also be available.

The closest Metro stop, Navy Yard stop on the Green Line, is located a block and a half away.