Attendance of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group Annual Meetings is by invitation only.
All participants must be accredited in advance of the Meetings.
PRE-ARRIVAL TO THE UNITED STATES: OBTAINING A VISA TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL MEETINGS
All participants should ensure that passports are valid for at least six months from the date of entry and consult information provided by the U.S. Department of State for the latest information on visas and entry requirements. Additional information regarding visa and travel restrictions can be found at the Department of Homeland Security.
If visas are required, participants should register for the Annual Meetings at the earliest as visa processing time may take longer than usual. If visa assistance is needed, participants should use the Registration Confirmation Letter from the IMF/WBG Annual Meetings registration system for their visa application. Each authorized registrant attending in person will receive a confirmation letter.
BEFORE YOU TRAVEL
Carry critical documents with you at all times; Keep copies in a secure, mobile accessible location throughout your trip:
- A passport with at least six months of validity
- Valid visa (when applicable)
- The WBG/IMF 2025 Annual Meetings Registration Confirmation Letter
REGISTRATION DESK AND BADGES PICK-UP (Times subject to change)
Badges will be issued from the World Bank I Building Registration Desk (1850 I St, NW, Washington, DC 20433).
Registration will be open (hours subject to change):
- Sunday, October 12, 2025: 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
- Monday, October 13, 2025: 7:00 am to 5:30 pm
- Tuesday to Friday, October 14-17, 2025: 8:00 am to 5:30 pm
- Saturday, October 18, 2025: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Badges will allow entry into the campus beginning on Monday, October 13.
All registered participants must show their registration confirmation email, and photo ID to registration staff in order to pick-up their Annual Meetings badge.
Annual Meetings identification badges must bear a current photograph of the registrant: participants must be photographed and obtain their individual registration badge. Annual Meetings registration badges will be required prior to entry into the Annual Meetings venues.
A satellite registration desk, for the use of IMF Executive Directors offices only, will be located in the lobby of the IMF HQ2 Building.
Hours of operation will be as follows:
- Sunday, October 12, 2025: 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm
- Monday, October 13, 2025: 7:00 am to 5:30 pm
- Tuesday to Friday, October 14 - 17, 2025: 8:00 am to 5:30 pm
- Saturday, October 18, 2025: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
(subject to change)
BADGES
Annual Meetings badges will permit entry into the IMF HQ1 and HQ2 and World Bank MC, J, I, and F Buildings. The tunnel between IMF HQ1 and MC will be available for IMF/WBG/ED staff and Annual Meetings badge holders to move between the buildings. Please be advised that from October 13 to October 18, everyone, including Annual Meetings badge holders, will go through magnetometer and x-ray screening before entering IMF/WBG facilities. Screening lines move quickly, but participants should plan accordingly to arrive on time for a scheduled meeting.
The Annual Meetings badge will be valid from Monday, October 13 through Saturday, October 18, 2025. For delegates only, Annual Meetings badges will allow access through Friday, October 24, 2025.
Press Badges grant access to the press room, press conferences, press briefings, and the Media Hub located in the World Bank Atrium, Level 1. Members of the press must be accompanied by a staff escort within office areas at all times. Members of the press requiring building access after October 18 must comply with IMF/WBG visitor procedures.
All participants must present their Annual Meetings badges or IMF/WBG staff badges to enter through the perimeter checkpoints. A badge should always be displayed inside the security perimeter. It is not advisable, however, to wear identification badges in public outside the perimeter, especially if there are demonstrators nearby.
Anyone attending Annual Meetings’ events while the security perimeter is in place from Wednesday, October 15, through Friday, October 17, must be registered and have an Annual Meetings badge.
IMF: Participants of the Annual Meetings are expected to comply with the IMF CODE OF CONDUCT FOR VISITORS.
WBG: All participants of the Annual Meetings are expected to act in accordance with the World Bank Group’s Core Values and Code of Ethics and are reminded to conduct themselves with integrity and impartiality, and to refrain from any behavior that would be inconsistent with the Code or our values. Any participants engaged in disruptive or other inappropriate behavior will have their badge revoked.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Annual Meetings participants should follow prevailing health and safety guidance. Participants feeling unwell should not come to the Meetings Venues.
For non-emergency medical needs, contact the on-site Medstar clinic at +1-202-842-1500 during office hours (Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm). The MedStar Health Clinic is located in the Bank MC Building, Level C2.
In addition to normal weekday operations, the clinic will offer after-hours coverage on the following dates:
Emergency ambulance service can be requested by dialing 202-623-9911 from within any IMF building and 202-458-8888 from within any WBG building.
For emergencies outside the IMF/WBG buildings, dial 911.
VENUES
Annual Meetings badges will provide access to the IMF HQ1 and HQ2 buildings and World Bank Group MC, J, I, and F buildings. The IMF and WBG buildings will only be open to Fund/Bank staff and Annual Meetings badge holders.
Within the IMF buildings, use our digital wayfinding maps to navigate to venues
IMF BUILDINGS
IMF HQ 1 - 700 19th Street, NW
- ATM (Level 1)
- Business Center Conference Rooms (Levels Red-10)
- Cafe (Level 2)
- Exhibits (Level 1-2)
- Fund Publications (Red Level)
- Gift Shop (Level 1, Lobby)
- ICD Booth (Level 1, Atrium)
- IMF Data Commons Booth (Level 2)
- Information Counter (Level 1, Lobby)
- Lactation Room (Level 3, 3-320A)
- Networking Lounge (Level 1, Atrium and Plaza, Gallery, Red Level)
- Prayer Room (Orange Level, HQ1-O-524)
- 2026 AM Thailand Booth (Level 1, Atrium)
IMF HQ 2 - 1900 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
- ATM (Level 1)
- Banking Services (Level 1)
- Bistro (Level 2)
- Business Center (Level 3)
- Business Center Conference rooms (Levels 3-12)
- Cafe (Level 2)
- CSO Lounge (Level 3)
- Exhibit (Levels 1-2)
- Gift Shop (Level 1, Atrium)
- Information Counter (Level 1)
- Lactation Room (Level 6, 06-358)
- Press Center (Level 2)
- Meditation Rooms (3B-908; 11-378)
- 2026 AM Thailand Booth (Level 1, Atrium)
DAR Constitution Hall - 1776 D St NW, Washington, DC, 20006
- Annual Meetings Plenary
Main Complex (MC) Building – 1818 H Street, NW
- Spring Meetings Store (Outside Cafe Nation, Level C1)
- ATM (Lobby & Level C1)
- Atrium Coffee Bar (Atrium, Level 2)
- Banking Services (Level C2)
- Business Center Conference Rooms (Levels 2-11)
- Business Networking Lounge (Atrium, Level 1)
- Café Nation (Level C1)
- Cafeteria/ Global Hall (Level C1)
- Interactive Hub (Lobby, Level 1)
- Executive Dining Room (Level C1)
- Information Desk (Lobby, Level 1)
- Knowledge Cafe (Atrium, Level 1)
- Meditation/Prayer Rooms (Level C2; follow signs to “J Tunnel” for rooms JB3-160 and JB3-162) **wash facilities are located adjacent to rooms
- Media Hub (Atrium, Level 1)
- Medstar Clinic (Level C2)
- Thailand 2026 Booth (Lobby, Level 1)
- World Bank Publications (Lobby, Level 1)
F Building – 2121 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
- ATM (Pennsylvania Avenue and L Street Lobbies)
- Cafeteria (Level K)
- Café (Level 1)
J Building - 701 18th Street, NW
- Business Center Conference Rooms (Levels 2-11)
- Business Lounge (Lobby, Level 1)
- Cafeteria (Level 1)
I Building – 1850 I Street, NW
- Registration (Level 1)
- CSO Forum (Level 2)
- Café (Level 2)
- Cafeteria (Level 1, Inside Cafeteria)
SECURITY
During the week of the 2025 Annual Meetings, there will be an increased police presence around IMF/World Bank Group (WBG) headquarters buildings. In the event of an emergency, please follow the instructions of security and law enforcement officials.
For information on IMF/WBG badge holder access to HQ buildings during the Annual Meetings, please refer to the relevant intranet notices.
Access arrangements for the Annual Meetings
All Annual Meetings attendees entering HQ buildings will be subject to magnetometer and x-ray screening during the Annual Meetings week. Individuals with Fund/Bank badges can bypass the magnetometer and x-ray screening.
Monday, October 13 - Wednesday, October 15
Access will be limited to those carrying an Annual Meetings or IMF/WBG badge. Annual Meetings badge holders entering the security perimeter will be subject to magnetometer/x-ray screening – please allow extra time for this process. The following are entry points for Annual Meetings participants:
- HQ1 19th Street entrance.
- HQ2 Visitor’s Center (Press Only entrance)
- HQ2 Pennsylvania Avenue entrance.
- WBG MC North entrance
- WBG MC East entrance
- WBG South (G Street)
Thursday, October 16 - Saturday, October 18
A security perimeter will be in place around the IMF HQ1 & HQ2 buildings and WBG MC building from Wednesday, October 15 evening, through Saturday, October 18 afternoon.
Perimeter entry points for IMF/WBG badge and Annual Meetings badge holders will be set up at the IMF’s HQ2 Entrance (corner of 19th Street and Pennsylvania Ave), WBG MC Visitor Center Entrance (18th Street and Pennsylvania Ave) and the WBG MC Building South Entrance (G Street between 18th and 19th Street).
- Access will be limited to those carrying an Annual Meetings or IMF/WBG badge.
- Annual Meetings badge holders entering the security perimeter will be subject to magnetometer/x-ray screening – please allow extra time for this process.
- Visitor passes will not be issued for the IMF HQ1/HQ2, World Bank’s MC and J buildings.
- Delegation cars or other private vehicles will not be allowed to enter the security perimeter; only law enforcement vehicles or police-escorted motorcades will be allowed into the security perimeter. Delegation cars may drop off near perimeter entry points.
Perimeter Exit Points:
- 19th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue
- 18th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue
- World Bank MC Building South Exit
- 19th Street and G Street
- 20th Street and H Street
Monday, October 20
Access restrictions will revert to normal work week access procedures for IMF and World Bank personnel. Annual Meetings Delegate badge holders will be screened at HQ Visitor Centers. Regular visitors pass rules apply. Members of the press requiring building access after October 18 must comply with IMF/World Bank visitor procedures.
EMERGENCY GUIDELINES
In an emergency, the buildings may be evacuated, or you may be told to remain indoors until the situation has been resolved. In either instance, you will be notified by public address announcement or by security personnel.
If you are unable to evacuate, call the Emergency Response number listed below or seek assistance using one of the emergency phones located in every stairwell on each floor of both IMF and World Bank Group buildings.
In case of fire or smoke in the building:
In case of smoke or fire, do not wait for a public announcement - leave immediately via the established evacuation routes, following the security staff’s instructions. In an emergency at the IMF buildings call +1-202-623-9911 and at the World Bank Group buildings call +1-202-458-8888.
SECURITY TIPS
Visibly display your Annual Meetings badge at all times inside the venues. Keep your badge in a secure place when outside the security perimeter, but readily accessible in order to display upon request at security checkpoints. Immediately report the loss of your Annual Meetings badge to security. Do not leave laptops, mobile phones, or other personal items unattended.
Participants are advised to cooperate if approached by law enforcement authorities:
- Stay calm, follow directions, and comply with lawful instructions.
- Provide identification and answer questions as required.
- Do not argue, resist, or engage in any behavior that would escalate the situation.
- Report the incident promptly and seek support from WBG/IMF security if needed: +1-202-458-8888 (WBG) / +1-202-623-9911.
Prior to traveling to the US, it is also advisable to look for and save the consular assistance hotlines of your respective embassies/consulates based in DC.
LOST & FOUND
Lost something? Call +1-202-623-6740.
SERVICES
BUSINESS CENTER CONFERENCE ROOMS
For the IMF: Business Center Conference Rooms will be available in the IMF HQ1 and HQ2 buildings, as well as the WBG MC and J buildings. In the IMF, conference rooms with capacity of up to 24 participants can be reserved through the Book a Meeting page on IMF Connect, by phone at +1-202- 623-0678, or via email at EBC@imf.org. These conference rooms can be reserved in 30-minute windows for up to two hours. Delegations requiring conference space in the IMF buildings should contact Alena Martens by e-mail at EBC@imf.org.
For the WBG: Business Center Conference rooms will be located in the Bank’s MC and J buildings. These rooms are subject to availability and can be reserved in 30-minute windows of up to two hours. Reservations can be made through the Meeting Request Form.
BUSINESS/ NETWORKING LOUNGES
There will be Business Networking Lounges to provide spaces for small impromptu meetings in the IMF HQ1 building (Atrium and Plaza), IMF HQ2 3rd floor, and WBG MC and J buildings.
For the IMF: The HQ1 Delegates Lounge is unattended and will have self-printing and working stations with power outlets. The HQ2 Delegates Lounge (co-located with the Business Center) will be staffed from Monday October 13 through Saturday, October 18, from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, and will have self-printing and working stations with US plug outlets.
New: Delegates are now able to book an IMF touchdown workstation booth or station for up to 4 hours in HQ1 or HQ2 by submitting a request to the Business Center at EBC@imf.org.
For the WBG: The World Bank will have two business lounge locations (in the MC Atrium and J building lobby) for informal meetings and temporary workspace. The Lounges will be available from Monday, October 13 through Friday, October 17, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. On Saturday, October 18, both lounges will only be available from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. The MC Business Lounge will be equipped with four shared-use computers with local printers, a copier, and international power strips to charge devices. Staff will be available to assist delegates.
GIFT SHOP
For the IMF: IMF branded products can be found on the official Souvenirs link. To purchase any of the items available, please visit the IMF Gift counter in the Lobby area of HQ1 and HQ2 or send an email with your request to secsouvenirs@imf.org. The counter will be open from Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and on Saturday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
For the World Bank Group: World Bank Group souvenirs, logoed items, and sundries are available in the Annual Meetings Store outside the MC Café Nation located on level C1. Annual Meetings Store hours are 9:00 am - 5:30 pm (Tuesday to Friday) and 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (Saturday). Café Nation hours are 9:00 am - 5:30 pm (Monday to Friday) and 7:30 am - 3:00 pm (Saturday).
INFORMATION COUNTERS
For the IMF: Information counters, located in the lobbies of HQ1 and HQ2, will be open from Monday, October 13, through Saturday, October 18, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. For assistance, contact Secministerialmeetings@imf.org
For the World Bank Group: The information desk in the MC lobby will be open from Monday, October 13, through Saturday, October 18. An information desk will also be located in the I building, near the Registration area. Information Assistants may be reached by sending an email to SECCOffice@worldbank.org.
LACTATION ROOMS
For the IMF: Lactation rooms are available in HQ1 (Level 3, room 320A) and HQ2 (Level 6, room 358). Participants can request to use the lactation rooms by sending an email to Babatunde Olufon at bolufon@imf.org.
For the World Bank Group: Lactation rooms are available in the MC, C, G, I, J, and F (IFC) buildings: MC 6-610 and MC 6-712; C B1-300 and C B1-345; G 4-002; I 3-456 and I 9-126; J 1-118; F (IFC) K-102C.
QUIET ROOMS
Quiet rooms are available in IMF HQ2-03B-908 and HQ2-11B-378.
OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS
For the IMF: All official documents and members’ statements will be published on IMF Connect, including the IMF Flagship Publications, Governors’ Statements, and documents and statements for the IMFC. Publicly available IMFC documents and statements will also be made available on IMF Connect for all participants. For assistance with submitting or accessing official documents please contact the Documents Team by email at SECDO@imf.org.
For the World Bank Group: Documents and statements related to the Development Committee will be distributed through the DC Secretariat. Publicly available Development Committee documents will be posted on the DC website.
OTHER DOCUMENT RELATED SERVICES
Document Translations - Requests for translation of Annual Meetings-related documents should be submitted through the usual channels established for IMF/WBG translation requests. Should you require additional information or experience any difficulty in submitting your translation requests, please contact the usual channel for each institution.
For the IMF: please write to the Chief Translator's Office at CHFTRANS@imf.org.
For the WBG: please write to the Translation Unit at gcsti_coordinators@worldbankgroup.org.
PUBLICATIONS
For the IMF: The IMF Publications Program will have a display in the HQ1 Red level Tunnel from Monday, October 13, through Saturday, October 18.
For the World Bank Group: The Publications Hub in the MC Atrium will offer a selection of World Bank and IMF publications and digital resources. All Bank publications are available for free download from the Open Knowledge Repository. See the hours of the Publications Hub.
WI-FI ACCESS
Complimentary Wi-Fi Access will be available in all venues during the week of the Annual Meetings.
- In the IMF buildings, a Wi-Fi passcode is not required.
- In the World Bank buildings, the Wi-Fi network is AMGuest no passcode is required.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
IMF
WBG
ACCESSIBILITY/ DISABILITY ADJUSTMENTS REQUESTS
ACCESSIBILITY
The IMF and World Bank Group are committed to providing equal access to participants with disabilities to attend the Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C.
For the IMF, questions about personalized arrangements to support disabilities should be directed to workplaceaccomm@imf.org.
For the World Bank Group, questions about personalized arrangements to support disabilities should be directed to meetingsregistration@worldbank.org.
Accessibility in IMF Buildings
- All major conference rooms used for the Annual Meetings, as well as all restrooms, feature wave-to-open door sensors.
- IMF HQ buildings are equipped with restrooms and water fountains that are wheelchair accessible.
- Elevator kiosks in the HQ1 building have a new wheelchair button located at the bottom for mobility-impaired users.
- Press elevator wheelchair button once to go up
- Press elevator wheelchair button twice to go down
- For persons who may require additional privacy or accessibility, there are universal restrooms available
- HQ1: Restroom 308 on the 1st floor near the SW elevators
- HQ2: Restroom 061/062 on the 1st floor next to the HQ2 Visitor Center entrance
- Individuals requiring mobility assistance in an emergency should contact IMF Security Services upon arrival to the Annual Meetings
- Telephone: +1-202-623-6740
- Email: gsoc@IMF.org.
- The IMF will provide wheelchairs upon request, on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact workplaceaccomm@imf.org for more details
- Wellness/Quiet Rooms
- HQ2-3-908
- HQ2-8-378
- HQ2-11-378
- Library Break Zone – HQ1 Concourse
Accessibility in the World Bank MC building
- World Bank buildings are ADA accessible; exterior doors and key conference areas have ADA push-button openers.
- Elevators serve all areas of the building. MC building elevators have braille labels on the panels and elevators with vocal prompts are located in the SE and SW corners of the building.
- Bank buildings are equipped with restrooms and water fountains that are wheelchair accessible.
- Wheelchairs or motorized scooters can be rented; arrangements should be made directly with the provider.
- Individuals requiring mobility assistance in an emergency should advise the WBG security upon arrival +1-202-458-8888.
HOW TO REQUEST A PERSONALIZED DISABILITY ARRANGEMENT TO ATTEND IMF-SPONSORED EVENTS
By request, the IMF provides personalized arrangements to support a disability to attend IMF-sponsored events located in Washington, DC. To discuss a need, contact workplaceaccomm@imf.org. The team will respond to all emails within 48 hours of receipt.
If you are requesting a technical service, such as sign interpretation or personalized closed captioning, please provide a minimum of 3 weeks’ notice before the event so that we can determine the feasibility.
CLOSED CAPTIONING
Closed captioning services will be available for the Annual Meetings Plenary at DAR, and events in the IMF HQ1 Atrium and Meeting Halls A&B for select events to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for all attendees. Closed captioning provides real-time text display of spoken words, making it easier for individuals who are hearing impaired to follow along. It also benefits non-native speakers and anyone who prefers reading along.
TRANSPORTATION
During the 2025 Annual Meetings, there will be no dedicated transportation service between the airports and the Meetings Campus or Hotels.
Participants are advised to arrange for their own transportation.
Parking will not be available in Fund/Bank buildings for delegations. Please make alternative arrangements at the public garages or street parking.
Public transportation is available (see below):
- Metro: www.wmata.com.
- Taxi: Please arrange with your hotel concerning local taxi service.
Participants can use alternative transportation options across the city, including Capital Bikeshare and ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft.
*Limited shuttle bus service will be available between the Meetings Campus and DAR Constitution Hall on Friday, October 17, to facilitate transportation to the Annual Meetings Plenary Session.
HOTELS
Login to IMF Connect to review the Hotel information.
Hotel blocks have been secured at nearby hotels.
Please note the following important dates:
- Wednesday, July 30 – Delegations may begin booking rooms directly with hotels for the 2025 Annual Meetings.
- Wednesday, August 13 – Hotel room blocks open to all other Meetings participants.
- Wednesday, September 24 – Any unreserved rooms within the blocks will be released. Reservations made after this date will be subject to availability and potentially higher rates.
Rooms are subject to availability and higher rates may apply.
- Hotel information for direct reservations
- Hotel procedures
- Hotel map
Any questions on the delegation hotel should be directed by e-mail to sechotels@imf.org or housing@worldbank.org.
TRAVEL
There are 3 international airports serving the Washington, D.C. area:
For information on travel to Washington D.C., please view the official District of Columbia government website. For the latest travel status, vaccination details and what’s new in Washington, DC, visit washington.org.
GREEN MEETINGS
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In 2024, the IMF has achieved the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 20121 Certification for Sustainable Events for the Spring and Annual Meetings that are held on the Fund’s Washington campus. |
The ISO 20121 is the internationally recognized standard that looks specifically at the sustainability aspects of events. It covers environmental, social, and economic issues, including resource utilization and conservation, choice of materials, supply chains, emissions reduction, accessibility, equity, and impact on the local economy. It also requires organizers to show how they consider sustainable development issues when choosing suppliers/vendors. Find out more here.
The IMF is increasingly embedding environmental sustainability considerations into decision making for its business operations. With the establishment in 2021 of an Environmental Sustainability Council, led by senior staff, the IMF is putting greater emphasis on the Fund’s own carbon footprint and ways to mitigate its operational impact, while continuing to effectively serve the membership. Recent efforts have included removal of plastic in food operations, changes in building operations to lower energy usage, and implementation of a hybrid work model that significantly reduces employee commuting.
In line with the World Bank's organizational mission and the Sustainable Development Goals, the Bank has implemented a campus-wide waste disposal system to improve recycling and composting efforts and reduce waste sent to landfill. The World Bank encourages you to help reduce our overall environmental footprint. In the common areas on each floor of the buildings, you will find four color-coded collection bins with detailed signage indicating what materials are to be placed in each.
CONTACTS
EMERGENCY CONTACTS
For Emergencies outside the Venues: Dial 911 for police/fire/medical
Emergency: +1-202-623-9911 (IMF)/ +1-202-458-8888 (WBG)
Medical Services: +1-202-458-0822
REGISTRATION
Thomas Bonaker
meetingsregistration@imf.org
HOTELS
Soledad Swerdlow
SECHotels@imf.org
EVENTS SERVICES
Soledad Swerdlow
SECMinisterialMeetings@imf.org
ONLINE RESOURCES
IMF Annual Meetings Website | www.imfconnect.org
IMF Annual Meetings Information Desk |secministerialmeetings@imf.org
IMF Corporate Website | www.imf.org
World Bank Annual Meetings Website | worldbank.org/meetings
World Bank General Inquiries/Bank Corporate Secretariat Conferences Office| seccoffice@worldbank.org
World Bank Group Corporate Website | https://www.worldbank.org/en/home
