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Get on Board: The Walk to Washington Is Back, and Better Than Ever

It’s back on track. The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Walk to Washington & Congressional Reception is returning Feb. 6 & 7, 2025 with major enhancements. Following a five-year hiatus, the 84th version of the iconic event will feature more networking – and fewer speeches. This unique and unparalleled affair consists of 900 New Jersey leaders traveling to Washington D.C. on a chartered Amtrak train that picks up guests in Newark, Metropark, New Brunswick, Trenton, Philadelphia and Wilmington, Del.

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Once in our nation’s capital, the networking shifts from the train to a new destination – the historic and luxurious Omni Shoreham Hotel. The Walk to Washington's traditional sit-down dinner will be replaced by a lively and extended dinner-and-cocktail reception with a streamlined program honoring New Jersey’s Congressional delegation. Guests will enjoy amazing food, drinks and desserts, and get more time for valuable business networking. There’s another bonus: Since 2025 is a gubernatorial election year, we anticipate leading candidates will participate in the two-day event making the 2025 Walk to Washington a must-attend event of the year.

Everybody Who is Anybody in New Jersey Walks the Walk

  • Executives from New Jersey companies of all sizes
  • Heads of association and advocacy groups
  • College presidents and staffs
  • Nonprofits directors and staffs
  • Heads of government agencies
  • Government leaders
  • State and local elected officials
  • Lobbyists
  • Media

 

TICKET LEVELS

Train Trip & Dinner Reception:
$650 members | $750 non-members

Dinner Reception Only:
$350 members | $430 non-members

Agenda

FEB. 6 — Congressional Reception

Dinner buffet reception rather than sit-down dinner.
5:00 p.m. – Reception Begins
Dinner buffet reception & cocktails
6:30 p.m. – Shortened Program
• Celebrate Our Congressional Delegation
• Hear from Our Invited Speakers:
  – Gov. Phil Murphy
  – Sen. Cory Booker
  – Sen. Andy Kim
  – Rep. Chris Smith
• Presentation of Thomas H. Kean Sr. Business Leadership Award
7:30 p.m. – Dessert Reception
Coffee, cocktails and dessert
8:30 p.m. – Adjourn
Move on to other D.C. activities

FEB. 7 — Breakfast Program

7:30 a.m. – Registration & Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – Gubernatorial Candidates Forum
9:00 a.m. – Adjourn 

2025 Walk to Washington Invited Speakers

2025 Walk to Washington Invited Speakers

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Code of Conduct: By registering for and participating in any New Jersey Chamber of Commerce event, you agree to abide by our Event Code of Conduct.

Cancellation Policy: A $25 administrative fee will be assessed to all cancellations. Refunds can only be issued for cancellations requested no later than 7 days prior to the event.

Credit Card Payments: A 3% surcharge will be applied to all credit card transactions for all events beginning on or after November 1, 2023.

2025 NJ Chamber Events

Mar 19
NJM Small Business Series
The Future of Work – Navigating Automation and Upskilling Your Workforce
Where: Virtual Event
When: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Free to participate
Register
Apr 17
Networking
Member Mixer
Where: Control Point Associates, Warren
When: 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Free to members
Register
Apr 23
Young Professionals Event
Networking & Baseball: Brooklyn Cyclones at Jersey Shore BlueClaws
Where: ShoreTown Ballpark, Lakewood
When:  6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Free to participate. Open to all young professionals.
Register
May 19
14th Annual
NJ Chamber Challenge Cup Golf Tournament
Where: Bedens Brook Club, Skillman
Shotgun Start: noon
More Info
Jun 12
28th Annual
NJ Chamber Open House and Reception
Where: New Jersey State Museum, Trenton
When: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
More info
Sep 18
Networking
Member Networking Breakfast
Where: New Jersey Audubon, Bernardsville
When: 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Free to members
More information coming soon
Sep 18
Networking
Women of Inspiration Awards Reception
Where: National Conference Center, E. Windsor
When: 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
More information coming soon
Oct 22
NJ Chamber Legislative & Business Awards Reception
Where: EisnerAmper, Iselin
When: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
More information coming soon
Nov 6
DE&I Trailblazer Awards Reception
Co-Hosted by African American Chamber of NJ and NJ Chamber
Where: Pines Manor, Edison
When: 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
More infomrmation coming soon
Dec 11
Networking
Annual Member Holiday Party
Where: Calandra's Italian Village, Caldwell
When: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Free to members
More information coming soon

2026 NJ Chamber Events

Mar 24-25
ReNew Jersey Business Summit & Expo 2026
Where: Harrah's Atlantic City
When: Full day event
Note: The Walk to Washington will return in 2027