CRA & Fair Lending Colloquium 2026 at the Washington Hilton: A Kalorama Bed and Breakfast a 5-Minute Walk Away

By Matthew R, innkeeper at American Guest House. Updated October 6, 2026.

The CRA & Fair Lending Colloquium 2026 is the 30th edition of Wolters Kluwer’s meeting for community reinvestment and fair lending professionals. It runs Sunday, November 15 through Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at the Washington Hilton. If you work in bank compliance, fair lending analytics, community development, examination, or regulatory law, this guide answers the practical questions first: when it is, how to get there, where to eat near the venue, and how to plan a four-day stay from American Guest House, a historic bed and breakfast in Kalorama that is a 5-minute walk from the Hilton.

When and where is the CRA & Fair Lending Colloquium 2026?

The Colloquium runs Sunday, November 15 through Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at the Washington Hilton, 1919 Connecticut Avenue NW, according to cracolloquium.com and Wolters Kluwer’s September 2026 announcement.

Confirmed facts:

• What: 30th Annual CRA & Fair Lending Colloquium, organized by Wolters Kluwer Financial & Corporate Compliance
• When: Sunday, November 15 through Wednesday, November 18, 2026
• Where: Washington Hilton, 1919 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20009
• Registration and program: cracolloquium.com
• Attendance: the organizer has not published an expected headcount

American Guest House is an independent bed and breakfast, not the conference hotel. For registration, credits, and the official room block, use the Colloquium’s own pages.

What does the Colloquium cover in 2026?

Wolters Kluwer describes the Colloquium as a forum for financial institution and compliance executives, regulators, attorneys, consultants, and community development leaders. Topics listed for 2026 include CRA modernization, fair lending analytics, data governance, artificial intelligence, community development, examination readiness, and compliance strategy. Formats include expert-led sessions, workshops, case studies, and networking.

Two keynotes named in the September 23, 2026 Wolters Kluwer release:

• Renée Cummings, AI governance expert and Professor of Practice at the University of Virginia School of Data Science
• Brian Kreiswirth, Managing Director and Associate General Counsel at JPMorgan Chase & Co., joined by Kristen Comstock, Executive Director and Head of Community Reinvestment Strategy and Operations at JPMorgan Chase, for a fireside chat on responsible banking, regulatory strategy, data, and AI

The meeting falls just after the November 2026 midterm elections. The organizer notes that the Washington setting gives attendees an early view of shifting regulatory priorities. Keep cracolloquium.com as your source for times and credits; session schedules can change after publication.

How far is American Guest House from the Washington Hilton?

American Guest House, at 2005 Columbia Road NW in Kalorama, is a 5-minute walk from the Washington Hilton. That short walk shapes the week: you can return between a morning plenary and an afternoon workshop, drop a laptop bag before an evening reception, and leave after the last Wednesday session without arranging a car.

Dupont Circle station on the Red Line is a 10-minute walk from the house. From Reagan National, the Yellow Line connects to the Red Line downtown. From Union Station, take the Red Line straight to Dupont Circle.

More route detail: hotels near the Washington Hilton and our Kalorama bed and breakfast near the Washington Hilton.

Where should I eat near the Washington Hilton during Colloquium week?

Several Dupont Circle and Adams Morgan spots near the Hilton publish current hours (re-checked the week of October 5, 2026):

• Bistrot du Coin – 1738 Connecticut Avenue NW. Classic French bistro a short walk south of the Hilton. Weekday lunch and dinner from Tuesday; weekend brunch and dinner from Saturday. Good for a seated dinner after sessions.
• Iron Gate – 1734 N Street NW. Mediterranean-leaning dining room and bar near Dupont Circle. Lunch Tuesday through Friday; dinner nightly from 5:30; weekend brunch. Useful when you want a quieter table than Connecticut Avenue.
• Tryst – 2459 18th Street NW, Adams Morgan (near the house, not the Hilton door). Coffeehouse by day, food and drinks into the evening. Sunday-Wednesday 7 AM-10 PM; Thursday-Saturday 7 AM-midnight. Handy for an early coffee or a late review of slides.

Reserve popular dinner hours if your agenda ends on time; mid-November conference weeks fill Dupont Circle early.

What is free to do in DC that same week?

Smithsonian museums in Washington, DC, remain free to enter. Between sessions or on a light afternoon, the National Museum of Natural History and other Mall museums are a straight Red Line ride from Dupont Circle toward Metro Center or Smithsonian station. Timed-entry rules can apply at some sites; check Smithsonian visit guidelines before you go. No ticket price, but bring a photo ID and plan Metro time.

How busy is Washington during Colloquium week?

Mid-November is a heavy conference week:

• Neuroscience 2026 (Society for Neuroscience) runs November 14-18 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, overlapping the Colloquium dates. Our SfN Neuroscience 2026 guide covers that meeting.
• NACUA’s Fall 2026 CLE Workshop meets at the Omni Shoreham, 0.8 mile from American Guest House, from November 18-20.

If the official Hilton block fills, book overflow early. The organizer has listed its block at $299 per night plus 15.95% tax, with some rooms at the prevailing federal per diem rate. Confirm current availability on the Colloquium site.

What should CRA attendees know about staying at American Guest House?

American Guest House is a historic bed and breakfast in an 1893 row house at 2005 Columbia Road NW, Kalorama. We have 12 ensuite guest rooms; each has one bed (double or queen). Rooms suit a compliance officer or examiner traveling alone, or a couple. They do not suit colleagues who plan to share a room.

Kalorama is a residential neighborhood of embassies and older homes, so evenings stay quiet after a full day of sessions. Adams Morgan restaurants (including Tryst) are nearby. Dupont Circle has more options and the Red Line.

Practical stay details:

• Check-in: 4-10 PM. Luggage storage in our parlor starts at 8 AM on your check-in date. Drop your bag and walk to the Hilton for early registration. After checkout, luggage can stay until 5 PM. Earlier drop-off or later pickup must be scheduled in advance.
• Breakfast: included only with the Standard Rate and the 2-Day Refundable rate. Served at 8:30, 8:45 or 9 AM, booked in advance. Plan early plenaries around that schedule.
• Lobby: Keurig with pods, a cookie jar, and a water jug for late slide review or early departures.
• Parking: We do not offer parking. There is no on-site lot. Nearby street parking is often 2-hour residential. Use SpotHero or paid lots/garages. Optional nearby option: Hilton garage at Florida & 19th. See map, directions and parking and the FAQ.

CRA & Fair Lending Colloquium 2026: FAQ

When is the CRA & Fair Lending Colloquium 2026?

Sunday, November 15 to Wednesday, November 18, 2026, according to Wolters Kluwer and cracolloquium.com.

Where is the CRA & Fair Lending Colloquium 2026 held?

At the Washington Hilton, 1919 Connecticut Avenue NW. American Guest House is a 5-minute walk from it.

How do I register?

Use the official site: cracolloquium.com.

How many people attend the CRA & Fair Lending Colloquium 2026?

The organizer has not published an attendance figure for 2026.

Is breakfast included at American Guest House?

Breakfast is included only with the Standard Rate and the 2-Day Refundable rate, served at 8:30, 8:45 or 9 AM, booked in advance. It is not included with Last Minute Deal (next 7 nights) or other rate types.

Book your stay for Colloquium week

The CRA & Fair Lending Colloquium 2026 is a working week of regulation, data, and policy discussion right after the midterm elections. A quiet room in Kalorama, a 5-minute walk from the Washington Hilton, lets you step out between sessions and end each day away from the conference floor.

Official sources

Checked again on October 5, 2026:

• CRA & Fair Lending Colloquium (dates, venue, room block): https://www.cracolloquium.com/
• Wolters Kluwer press release, September 23, 2026 (keynotes, topics, audience): https://www.wolterskluwer.com/en/news/wolters-kluwer-celebrates-30th-annual-cra-and-fair-lending-colloquium-with-keynote-speakers
• Wolters Kluwer event page: https://www.wolterskluwer.com/en/events/cra-and-fair-lending-colloquium
• Bistrot du Coin hours: https://www.bistrotducoin.com/
• Iron Gate hours: https://www.irongaterestaurantdc.com/
• Tryst hours: https://trystdc.com/
• Smithsonian visit guidelines: https://www.si.edu/visit/guidelines
• Neuroscience 2026 dates: https://www.sfn.org/meetings/neuroscience-2026
• NACUA Fall 2026 CLE Workshop: https://www.nacua.org/event/fall-2026-cle-workshop-sponsored-research-and-technology-transfer/

About the author: Matthew R is the innkeeper at American Guest House, a 12-room historic bed and breakfast at 2005 Columbia Road NW in Kalorama, Washington, DC.