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UNICON TDC 2025, 5-7 November,
Jonhs Hopkins Carey Business School
Washington D.C., Hopkins Bloomberg Center

UNICON Team Development Conference

Join the world’s leading executive education conference alongside the top UNICON member business schools worldwide at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School in Washington, D.C. (Nov 5-7, 2025)

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Discover the UNICON Experience

Get a preview of the energy, learning, and networking opportunities at the UNICON Team Development Conference. Watch highlights from last year’s event to see why 200+ leaders from around the world come together every year to shape the future of executive education:

Read our Blog Post with last year's highlights

TDC 2024 By the Numbers

230
Participants last year
72
Business Schools Involved
20
Countries Represented
6
Continents
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#UNICONTDC in 2025: What to Expect

UNICON Benchmarking Survey Launch

Deep dive sessions featuring exclusive, fresh insights and industry trends from the UNICON 2025 Benchmarking Survey

Global Network

Connect with 200+ leaders from 70+ prestigious business schools

Renewed Purpose

Gain an actionable game plan and clear strategy to bring more purpose and meaningful impact to your work—and, if you can, supercharge the experience by attending with your colleagues.

"How I Built It”

Presentations from UNICON member schools showcasing innovative, real-world approaches in ExecEd, moving from opportunity to solution.

Inside this year's experience: how 3 days can transform your executive education career

Entitled "Doing Good: Collaborating for Positive Change and Meaningful Work", the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School team will be hosting a conference to explore your place in advancing positive change through themes of service, purpose, community, and progress:

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Your 3-Day Executive Education Leadership Journey

Day 1: Making Meaning (Nov 5)

  • Explore personal and organizational values—and how they align.
  • Build and sustain purpose-driven organizations.
  • Reflect on how we find meaning in your work, contribute to your teams, and align your efforts with the broader organizational mission.

Day 2: Doing the Work

  • "How I Built It" Session: UNICON Member teams will share success stories and lessons learned.
  • Hackathon: Participants will engage in a design thinking challenge based on the UNICON TDC 2025 Roadmap, working in groups to address a pre-defined organizational challenge or opportunity.
  • Evening Event – Museum Night: Held at the American History Museum. We’ll introduce the theme for Day 3, Building a Legacy, as a lead-in to the evening’s experience.

Building a Legacy

  • Prior to Museum Night, participants will be prompted to reflect on the concept of “artifacts”—what they might leave behind as a legacy, both personally and organizationally.
  • Discussions will focus on how today’s work shapes the future.
  • What stories will be told about our organizations, our teams, and ourselves?

Best-in-class Faculty sessions

Connect with inspiring speakers from Johns Hopkins University and UNICON's global membership, who are transforming executive education worldwide

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Denyce Graves

Distinguished Faculty Artist, Johns Hopkins Peabody Institute

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Susan Magsamen

Founder and Executive Director, Johns Hopkins University International Arts + Mind Lab

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Wendel Patrick

Associate Professor, Johns Hopkins Peabody Institute

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Joseph Victor Sakran, MD, MPH, MPA

Executive Vice Chair of Surgery, Johns Hopkins Medicine

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Your Washington D.C. Pocket Local Guide

Make the most of your time in the US capital! The JHU Carey Business School team has gathered their favorite ways to explore Washington D.C. — from unique tours and historic neighborhoods to local dining gems and scenic escapes. Whether you’re seeking cultural enrichment, culinary adventures, or just want to experience D.C. like a local, we’ve got you covered.
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Getting Around Like a Local: Tips & Tours

  • Take the Metro to get to great sites and neighborhoods around the city.
  • Use the WMATA (Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority) Trip Planner to navigate DC Metro, and purchase a SmartTrip card for easier and potentially faster travel.
  • Rent a bike or e-bike via Capital Bikeshare for a fun way of exploring the city.
  • Underground Tour at Dupont Underground (An old streetcar tunnel transformed into a subterranean creative space for exhibits, installations, and performances)
  • Washington DC by Moonlight Tour
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Restaurant Picks

  • José Andrés Group: Experience D.C.’s culinary scene at Oyamel and Jaleo (Spanish).
  • Sixty Vines: Wine country vibes, right in the city.
  • Rasika: Award-winning modern Indian cuisine.
  • Sura: Contemporary Korean with a creative twist.
  • Jack Rose Dining Saloon: Whiskey paradise with memorable rooftop views.
  • Maydan: Intimate Middle Eastern dining around a fire.
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Neighborhoods & Iconic Sites

  • Embassy Row: Walk among international embassies and grand architecture.
  • Historic Georgetown: Stroll M Street and Wisconsin Ave NW for shopping, coffee, and local restaurants.
  • Greater U Street: Dive into a lively district filled with music venues, bars, restaurants, and colorful street art.
  • The National Mall: The heart of D.C. and home to must-see sights. Don’t miss Smithsonian favorites like:
    • Portrait Gallery
    • African American History and Culture Museum
    • American Indian Museum
    • Hirshhorn Museum
  • District Wharf: Waterfront living, dining, and shopping—plus the nearby International Spy Museum.
  • Tidal Basin Loop Trail: Scenic 2-mile walk featuring the FDR and MLK, Jr. Memorials.
  • Old Town Alexandria: Wander cobblestone streets lined with boutiques, restaurants, and historic homes.

Hopkins Bloomberg Center: Premier Venue

555 Pennsylvania Avenue NW

Join us at Carey Business School's state-of-the-art facilities with soaring Capitol views and light-filled atrium. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should attend the UNICON Team Development Conference 2025?

The conference is designed for directors, managers, and professionals involved with executive education from business schools worldwide. Whether you’re leading a program or seeking to advance your institution’s impact, TDC 2025 offers actionable insights, strategic connections, and global perspectives. Note that the conference is open to all, so you don't need to be based in your university's executive education team. Weather you're a communications, marketing, HR, IT or finance professional, this event is open to all UNICON staff members.

When and where is the event being held?

The conference will take place from November 5 to November 7, 2025, at the Hopkins Bloomberg Center, 555 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. Sessions begin at 10:00 AM EDT on November 5 and conclude at 1:00 PM EDT on November 7.

What is included in my registration?

Registration includes access to all conference sessions, keynote presentations, exclusive UNICON research, networking receptions, select meals, and evening events, including a special dinner at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.

Are there hotel deals for attendees?

See our hotel section on the portal put together by the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School team for more details. 

Discounted rates are available at the hotels listed above. To receive the special rate, please contact the hotel directly and mention Johns Hopkins University when making your reservation.

For your convenience, both the Hyatt Regency Washington and Motto by Hilton Washington DC offer direct booking links with pre-negotiated rates included.

Hotels Cost Distance from Bloomberg Center
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC $$ 0.3 Miles (0.05 km)
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill $$ 0.6 Miles (0.7 km)
Motto by Hilton Washington DC $ 0.5 Miles (0.8 km)
Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill $$ 0.7 Miles (0.83 km)
Grand Hyatt Washington $$$ 0.7 Miles (0.9 km)
Washington Marriott at Metro Center $$$ 0.8 Miles (1.3 km)
How can international attendees request visa letters or support?

International attendees can request visa support by emailing unicontdc2025@jhu.edu. 

Bring your colleagues to maximise your learning experience, and come back energized

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