Save the Date!
The 2027 AAFA Executive Summit will be held in person from
March 10-12, 2027, at the Willard InterContinental Washington, DC, bringing together executives from retail, apparel, footwear, and fashion accessory brands from the U.S. and around the globe for two days of thought-provoking dialogue.
The Executive Summit brings together senior-level executives from retail, apparel, footwear, and fashion accessory brands from the U.S. and across the globe for two days of thought-provoking dialogue. Addressing pivotal issues impacting the industry’s growth and progress, this program infuses ESG priorities and future-proofing strategies, while exploring how our industry can shape smart public policy and drive sound business practices today and into the future.
We'll close the Executive Summit with a private dinner to celebrate history and reflection as we look ahead to the industry’s next moves.
Event Location & Hotel Information
The Willard InterContinental Washington, DC
1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20004
AAFA has reserved a room block at the Willard InterContinental Washington, DC. Please click
here to reserve a room directly with the Willard InterContinental Washington, DC at AAFA's rate of $419/night + taxes*. The deadline to reserve a room in AAFA's block at our negotiated rate is Monday, February 15, 2027. We expect the room block to sell out before this date. Once the block is sold out, rooms and rates cannot be guaranteed.
*The link will take you directly to the hotel's website. If you are an IHG member, first click the “sign-in” button in the top right corner. Scroll down to enter your arrival and departure dates in the date box. Once you click “Search”, the group rate will appear as the booking option. If the rate preference does not automatically appear, the group rate code is AAF. The room rate is $419/night + taxes; however, the website will indicate a $35 amenity fee per night. You will NOT be charged the amenity fee, as AAFA has negotiated for the fee to be waived for AAFA attendees. If preferred, you may contact the Willard Reservations Department at (800) 424- 6835 or (202) 628-9100 and identify yourself as a guest with AAFA to receive the group rate.
Registration Information
Registration will open in mid-September. Please check back for details. In the meantime, be sure to mark March 10-12 on your calendar!
Event Contact
Katie Koscher