Meet the HBA: Spring Networking Cruise On The Potomac
Interested in getting to know more about the HBA and meeting some of our members? Join HBA members, leaders, and others committed to the mission in an informal setting to learn more about HBA happenings locally and globally. These gatherings have a reputation for forming long-lasting friendships with leaders in all areas of healthcare, and give you a sense of what membership in the HBA is all about.
Enjoy learning about HBA GWMC while cruising on the Potomac River in a relaxed setting. Registration for this event must be completed through the HBA platform, and once registered, participants should use the link provided in their confirmation email to purchase ferry tickets directly from the third‑party website. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are priced at $44 for a round trip or $22 for one way. When purchasing, please select the route departing from National Harbor to destination “The Wharf” at 11:25 AM, with a return ferry departing at 3:15 PM.
Tickets should be purchased no later than May 8, as they sell out quickly. Participants are welcome to purchase food onboard or bring their own food and beverages. If you have general event‑related questions, please use the Contact Us button located on the left‑hand side of the event page under the Register Online button.
Agenda
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM | Arrival, welcome and HBA introduction |
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM | Board the ferry at National Harbor |
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Ferry ride to Warf |
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Networking, exploring the area , food and drinks |
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM | Ferry departs from Warf |
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM | Ferry ride back to the National Harbor |
Additional Event Information
- Please note: Only registering through HBA does not grant entry. A separate ticket purchase is required, and full details on how to are provided in your confirmation email.
- Online registration deadline: 17 May 2026
- Event is open to: HBA Members and Non-members
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Onsite (walk -in) registration: Is Allowed
Onsite registration is not recommended. However, if you choose to do so, please arrive at least 15 minutes early and be prepared to use your
mobile device to register. Only credit card payments are accepted. Non-members are advised to create an HBA profile prior to arriving.
Pricing
| Regular Registration - In-person | $0.00 / €0.00 | $0.00 / €0.00 |
Members receive up to 50 percent discount
Event Policies
Photography Policy
By registering for this event, you acknowledge that you may be photographed, videotaped, and/or audio-taped during the meeting and hereby give permission for your image, voice, or survey comments to be used in education, training, promotion, and/or trade and communications media by the Healthcare Businesswomen's Association in any and all media throughout the world, without restriction as to frequency or duration of usage.
COVID-19 Policy
The HBA requires that all persons who participate in in-person events do so at their own risk and that each participant agrees to the following agreement before taking part in the activity and urges all participants to act in such a manner as to protect their own safety and the safety of others.
By registering for this event, I fully understand that my participation in the program is purely voluntary. I desire to participate and agree to act reasonably and prudently under the circumstances. I further understand that any HBA volunteers participating in the activity will act individually and will not represent the HBA. As a condition to my participation the activity, I waive and release the HBA and their officers, employees, and agents from any claim that I may have for any damage to property or injury to my person that may result in whole or in part from my participation.
Special Needs Policy
The HBA will make reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with special needs can enjoy all of its programs. Contact us if you require special accommodations for this event.