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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 4
Real Estate Symposium
New Jersey at a Crossroads: How and Where Do We Grow from Here
Where: Heldrich Hotel, New Brunswick
When: 8:30 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Sponsored by the Rutgers Business School Center for Real Estate in conjunction with Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
Registration & Info
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
Women of Inspiration Awards Reception
Where: National Conference Center, E. Windsor
When: 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
More information coming soon
Sep 25
Networking
Member Networking Breakfast
Where: New Jersey Audubon, Bernardsville
When: 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Free to members
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