William & Mary Weekend

Washington, D.C.
May 28-31, 2026

Registration is now open!

Join the W&M community for exciting one-of-a-kind events, lively discussions and insider looks at our nation's capital through a William & Mary lens.

Start the celebration on Thursday at the kickoff event featuring Sean McDermott '98, former head coach of the Buffalo Bills, and other alumni at the intersection of leadership, sports and innovation.

On Friday, immerse yourself in art, explore the research vessel Virginia or catch a panel discussion with alumni in the craft beverage industry. End the night by heading to Nats Park for an exciting game of baseball or enjoy culinary diplomacy in restaurants across the city.

On Saturday, join an interactive conversation about artificial intelligence, head to the zoo or explore museums featuring spies, the postal service and even go-go dancing. Then wrap up the weekend with the Gala & Auction Saturday night and inspiring Sunday morning programs.

Our host hotel is the incomparable InterContinental Washington D.C. – The Wharf. Rooms will sell out quickly, so book yours today!

Featured Events

William & Mary Weekend offers once-in-a-lifetime experiences through exceptional cultural, professional, intellectual and social programming. Select events from this fun-filled weekend are featured below.

Full Event Schedule>>

outdoors, ceremony, pin, alumni induction, wren courtyard

Kickoff CelebrationThursday6:30 pmIntercontinental Washington, D.C. - The Wharf | 801 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024

Presidential Luncheon: AI and the Next Era of DiscoverySaturday12:30 pmIntercontinental Washington, D.C. - The Wharf | 801 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024

food, dining, sustainability, tables, farms, outdoors, outside, people, students

William & Mary Alumni Association Gala & AuctionSaturday6:30 pmIntercontinental Washington, D.C. - The Wharf | 801 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024