The NSA Winter Conference 2027 brings the National Sheriffs’ Association back to Washington DC from February 8 to 11, 2027, and this year every session is scheduled at the Omni Shoreham Hotel on Calvert Street. If you are a sheriff, deputy, command staff member, exhibitor or federal partner planning the trip, this guide covers the official dates, the week’s structure, how to get around in February, and why a historic bed and breakfast in Kalorama, 0.8 mile from the Omni Shoreham, can be a calm place to end long days of meetings and Hill visits.
What the NSA Winter Conference is
The National Sheriffs’ Association holds its Winter Conference in Washington each year so sheriffs and law enforcement professionals can meet with federal agency leadership and members of Congress, work through current legislation, attend committee meetings and education sessions, and visit an exhibit hall of products and technology for the profession. The legislative focus is what sets it apart from the association’s summer Annual Conference, and it is why the event stays in the capital.
In 2026 the conference met at the JW Marriott downtown from January 31 to February 4, and the association’s hotel blocks there and at the Hotel Washington were listed as sold out. For NSA Winter Conference 2027 the association moves north to the Omni Shoreham in Woodley Park, which puts it much closer to our part of the city.
NSA Winter Conference 2027 dates and schedule
According to the association’s official conference site, the week runs as follows:
- Sunday, February 7, 2027: pre-conference registration in the afternoon and the NSA Executive Committee meeting.
- Monday, February 8: first-time attendee orientation, committee meetings and education sessions, the Opening General Session in the morning, and a Welcome Reception in the early evening.
- Tuesday, February 9: an all-attendee panel, exhibit hall hours, and more committee meetings and education sessions.
- Wednesday, February 10: education sessions, exhibit hall hours with a grab-and-go breakfast, and the Board of Directors meeting.
- Thursday, February 11: Hill Day activities all day, followed by the closing reception in the evening.
- Friday, February 12: departure day.
Registration for NSA Winter Conference 2027 is listed as coming soon. The association notes that you must register before booking a hotel room, and a booking link for its official block is sent after registration. Check the official NSA Winter Conference 2027 agenda before you finalize travel, since session times can shift.
Getting from Kalorama to the Omni Shoreham
American Guest House is at 2005 Columbia Road NW, in the Sheridan-Kalorama part of the city. The Omni Shoreham, where every NSA Winter Conference 2027 session is held, is 0.8 mile away. On a dry morning it is a walkable distance, heading north along Connecticut Avenue and over Rock Creek. When the weather turns, the Red Line is simple: Dupont Circle Metro is a 10-minute walk from the house, and Woodley Park is one stop north, close to the hotel.
The NSA Winter Conference 2027 Hill Day on Thursday is a different trip. From Dupont Circle, the Red Line runs toward Union Station and the Capitol area, so you can leave from the house without backtracking to the conference hotel.
If your week also includes meetings at the Washington Hilton on Connecticut Avenue, the house is a 5-minute walk from it.
Why a Kalorama bed and breakfast for a working conference week
A legislative week like NSA Winter Conference 2027 is long. You may start with a committee meeting before 9 AM, spend the afternoon in the exhibit hall, and end with a reception. Coming back to a quiet residential street makes a difference by Wednesday.
American Guest House is a historic bed and breakfast in an 1893 row house. We have 11 ensuite guest rooms, each with one bed (a double or a queen), so the house stays quiet even in a busy conference week. The room pictured below has a writing desk, useful for reviewing notes or answering email after sessions.
Kalorama itself is a neighborhood of embassies and historic homes. Adams Morgan is nearby if you want restaurants in the evening, and Dupont Circle has more options within walking distance.
Breakfast, check-in and the practical details
Breakfast is included with the Standard Rate and the 2-day refundable rate. It is served at 8:30, 8:45 or 9 AM and booked in advance. If the Monday Opening General Session of NSA Winter Conference 2027 or an early committee meeting means you leave before breakfast, the Keurig and cookie jar in the lobby are there on your way out.
A few details that matter for conference travelers:
- Check-in is from 4 PM to 10 PM. If you arrive Sunday for NSA Winter Conference 2027 pre-conference registration, that window fits most flights and trains.
- Complimentary luggage storage is in our parlor from 8 AM on your check-in date and after check-out until 5 PM. If you arrive Sunday morning, leave your bags with us and go to pre-conference registration before check-in opens. On Friday’s departure day you can check out, leave your bags with us until 5 PM and still make a final meeting. Earlier drop-off or later pickup can be arranged, but it must be scheduled in advance.
- The lobby has a Keurig with pods, a cookie jar and a water jug, which helps between sessions.
- If a few people from your office want to meet away from the conference floor, our parlor seats 8, has a TV with an HDMI hookup for a laptop, and can be rented. Email info@americanguesthouse.com for details.
Parking is worth planning ahead. 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. If you are driving a department vehicle or your own car in from out of state, reserve a garage spot before you arrive. Our map, directions and parking page has more detail.
Planning tips for February in Washington
February weather in Washington can change from mild to icy within a few days, so pack a warm coat and shoes that work on wet sidewalks.
Build extra time into Thursday’s Hill Day for security screening at congressional office buildings.
Registration and hotel booking are tied together for NSA Winter Conference 2027, so watch the association’s site for registration to open, then decide whether you want to stay in the official block or somewhere quieter nearby. Rooms around a sold-out conference hotel can fill quickly, and 2026 showed how fast the blocks can go.
If you are bringing a spouse or family member, the association offers separate NSA Winter Conference 2027 registration categories for them. Check the official event overview for current details.
Frequently asked questions
When is the NSA Winter Conference 2027?
February 8 to 11, 2027, according to the National Sheriffs’ Association. Pre-conference registration is on the afternoon of Sunday, February 7, and Hill Day is Thursday, February 11. Most attendees head home on Friday, February 12.
Where is the NSA Winter Conference 2027 held?
The organizer says all events are at the Omni Shoreham Hotel, 2500 Calvert Street NW, Washington DC. The 2026 conference was at the JW Marriott downtown.
How do I book the official NSA hotel block?
The association says you must register for the conference first, and a booking link for its official block is sent after registration. As of September 28, 2026, 2027 registration was listed as coming soon.
How far is American Guest House from the Omni Shoreham?
American Guest House is 0.8 mile from the Omni Shoreham, at 2005 Columbia Road NW in Kalorama. You can walk, or take the Red Line one stop from Dupont Circle, which is a 10-minute walk from the house, to Woodley Park.
Is there parking at American Guest House?
No. There is no on-site lot, and nearby street parking is often 2-hour residential. Reserve a spot through SpotHero or a nearby garage before you arrive.
Does American Guest House serve breakfast?
Breakfast is included with the Standard Rate and the 2-day refundable rate. It is served at 8:30, 8:45 or 9 AM and booked in advance. Check-in is from 4 to 10 PM.
Plan your stay for NSA Winter Conference 2027
The National Sheriffs’ Association Winter Conference is a working week focused on legislation, training and the relationships that support the profession. A quiet room, breakfast with the Standard or 2-day refundable rate and an easy route to the Omni Shoreham can make that week more manageable. We would be glad to host you in Kalorama.
Official sources
Last checked: Sep 28, 2026 (organizer pages captured Sep 28, 2026). Dates and venues can change. Confirm on the organizer’s site before you travel.
- NSA 2027 Winter Conference (dates, venue): https://nsawinter.org/
- NSA Winter Conference event overview: https://nsawinter.org/event-overview/
- NSA Winter Conference agenda: https://nsawinter.org/agenda/
- NSA 2026 housing (2026 venue and sold-out blocks): https://nsawinter.org/housing/
- National Sheriffs’ Association: https://www.sheriffs.org/
