Services
Limited banking services, including cashing of travelers checks and foreign exchange, are available in the headquarters buildings during regular business hours but will be closed over the weekend. These services are limited to Bank-Fund Credit Union members only. These services are also available at most hotels.
ATMs are available within World Bank buildings at the following locations:
- WBG MC – Level C1, Level C2, and Main Lobby near the NW elevators
- WBG J Building – Main Lobby
Other nearby Banks/ATM machines include:
- Capital One: 1717 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
- Wells Fargo: 700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
- Bank of America: 1900 F Street NW
A Business Center in the front lobby of the World Bank MC building will operate from Tuesday, October 15, through SUnday, October 20, with lounge seating and facilities to print, copy, or scan. Business Center staff will be available to help attendees with any inquiries.
Business Center Conference Rooms in the Bank's MC Building and J Building will be available to accommodate meetings of up to 40 people. These conference rooms are offered "as-is"; furniture layouts cannot be customized and IT/AV support will not be provided. These can be reserved in 30-minute blocks of time, up to 2 hours.
Business Center Conference Room bookings will open on August 12.
To Book a Conference Room:
- Standard Conference Room:
- World Bank Group staff can submit a reservation request directly through EMS.
- Those without access to the EMS system may download the Meeting Request Form and submit it using the button on the form.
- VTC-Equipped Conference Room:
- Request a room following the instructions above. Then, contact the Business Center Operations team on or after Tuesday, October 8, to have the timeslot in Outlook unlocked so that you can complete your reservation.
- Simultaneous Interpretation-Equipped Conference Room:
- Available Rooms: MC 6-100 (capacity 48); MC 6-860 (capacity 30)
- Maximum meeting length: 90 minutes
- To reserve the room and the interpreters, contact interpretation@imf.organd provide: Organizational unit, Language(s) needed, Meeting Date, Start and End Time, Preferred room, Primary participants, Name and phone number of the contact person at HQ, and Any background materials (speaking points, country reports, etc.).
- The deadline for submitting new simultaneous interpretation requests or changing existing requests is 3:00 pm on the day prior to the meeting. No new requests or changes will be accepted after that time.
For additional information:
For inquiries about Business Center Operations in the World Bank, please contact ambusinesscenters@worldbank.org, 202-522-8299. For IMF Business Center inquiries, contact EBC@imf.org, 202-623-0678.
Business Center Help Desk: 202-522-8298, AMhelpdesk@worldbank.org.
A variety of food service outlets within the World Bank and IMF buildings will be available for participants to purchase food and beverage during the Meetings. Click here to view a list of outlets and operating hours.
Information desks will be located in the headquarters buildings to handle general inquiries. The main information desk will be located on the lobby level of the World Bank MC Building, with another desk location in the i Building. The desks will generally be open from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm, depending on the daily schedule of events. Staff will be available to provide information on the daily schedule, navigating the venues, local services and amenities, and general questions.
For items lost in Bank buildings, please see the MC Building Information Desk, or call the Bank Lost and Found Office at (202) 458-4486. For items lost in Fund buildings, call (202) 623-6740.
Health and medical service will be provided by the Health Services Department in the MedStar Health Clinic, on the C2 Level of the Bank's MC Building. In addition to normal weekday operations, the Health Room will be available as needed on Saturday and Sunday. Please call 202-458-4494 to contact the clinic.
Emergency ambulance service can be requested by dialing 88888 from within any WBG building and dialing 39911 from within any IMF building. For emergencies outside the World Bank/IMF buildings, dial 911.
Complimentary downloads of publications from the World Bank Group are available through the World Bank’s Open Knowledge Repository.
World Bank Group’s recent publications and flagship titles are available for purchase at discounted prices at the Atrium Lobby Store in the Bank’s MC building, located at 1818 H Street NW Washington, D.C. Bank publications can be purchased from Amazon.com and the WBG Store in the Visitor Center, located at 1776 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C.
Publications tables with materials from Bank/Fund print media partners, as well as other publications relevant to the Meetings, will be available in the Bank’s MC building. Print media partner publications will also be found outside each key seminars and events.
In line with our organizational mission and the Sustainable Development Goals, World Bank HQ has implemented a campus-wide waste disposal system to improve recycling and composting efforts and reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill. In the common areas on each floor of the buildings, you will find 4 color-coded collection bins with detailed signage indicating what materials are to be placed in each:
Green Recycling– Paper, including water boxes and cardboard
Blue Recycling– Other recyclables, like bottles and cans and plastics
Red Composting– Compostables, including food waste and all WB take-away containers
Black Landfill– Any items that can’t be recycled/composted. If you are unsure, place items here.
We encourage you to help in our sustainability efforts and respect our planet’s resources by doing your part to reduce our overall environmental footprint.
Complimentary Wi-Fi Access will be available in World Bank buildings during the week of the Annual Meetings through the amguest network. No password is required.
The World Bank Group Visitor Center continues to engage and inform guests on our mission, goals and achievements. The interactive displays and exhibits inside the Visitor Center highlight our impact as well as our priorities for sustainable development. The Visitor Center is located at 1776 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, the Visitor Center
Inside the World Bank Group Visitor Center, the store store will offer souvenirs, gifts, and 2019 Annual Meetings branded items for purchase.
Badge Access
All attendees must display their Annual Meetings photo identification badges (or Bank/Fund staff ID badges) to enter through the perimeter checkpoints. It is not advisable, however, to wear identification badges in public outside the perimeter, especially if there are demonstrators nearby.
Passport & Visas
Before departure, participants should verify whether a visa is required for travel to the United States and obtain entry visas from the U.S. diplomatic or consular missions in their countries. The lack of a valid visa may cause authorities to deny boarding at the port of embarkation, as well as delays in clearance with immigration authorities upon arrival at the port of entry into the United States.
Participants should refer to the U.S. State Department website, or with their nearest U.S. diplomatic or consular mission, for information regarding visa procedures that will be in effect at the time of the Annual Meetings. Participants should also review updated guidance regarding the Visa Waiver Program.
Hotels
Discounted room rates have been arranged at area hotels for attendees staying within the Annual Meetings block. Hotels are now accepting reservations for all Meetings participants. The cut-off date for reservations is September 20 (subject to hotel availability). Click here to view an overview of hotel reservation procedures.
A credit card will be required to reserve a hotel room. Please note that a confirmed registration for the Annual Meetings is not a guarantee of hotel accommodations in the participant hotel block.
Hotel Map
View an area map of Annual Meetings official hotels.
Reservation Instructions
Reservation instructions for official Annual Meetings hotels
Hotel Rate Sheet
Click to View Hotel Rates
Transportation
Attendees are encouraged to use public transportation.
Metro
The Metro stations closest to headquarters buildings are Farragut West, Foggy Bottom or Farragut North, servicing the Orange, Blue, Silver and Red lines.
Hours of operation:
- Monday - Thursday: 5:00 am - 11:30 pm
- Friday: 5:00 am - 1:00 am
- Saturday: 7:00 am - 1:00 am
- Sunday: 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Shuttles
There will be no shuttle service between the Annual Meetings hotels and the meetings venues. Monday through Friday, Annual Meetings participants may use the Bank staff shuttle between the Bank's MC Building and the IFC Building, which runs from 7:30 am until 6:00 pm and departs every 30 minutes from the MC building main entrance (H Street). On Saturday and Sunday, a shuttle will run between MC and IFC at regular intervals.
On Friday, October 18, a shuttle bus will run from the MC and IMF HQ buildings to DAR Constitution Hall for the Plenary Session. The first scheduled departure will be at 7:15 am; busses will run on a continuous loop until the last pick-up at 8:30 am. Return shuttle service will be available to take participants back to the MC Building at the conclusion of the Plenary; shuttle busses will be available on C Street next to DAR Consitution Hall for return shuttle serivce.
Other Options
There are many other transportation options throughout the city, including ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft, and bikeshare programs like Capital Bikeshare, Mobike, Limebike, Jump
Tourism & Hospitality
Attendees are invited to explore the Washington, D.C. area while they are in town for the Annual Meetings. Information about local attractions, area maps, and upcoming events in the city can be found on the D.C. Tourism website.
Indonesia Pavilion
A focal point of the Host Government hospitality will be the “Indonesia Pavilion” located between BNDCC and BICC. Inside, attendees will find expositions on local arts and crafts, tourism, investments and infrastructure as well as an ongoing schedule of cultural performances.
Indonesia Food Festival
Throughout the week, participants can experience the wide variety of Indonesia cuisine through food stalls and chef demonstrations in two locations: Westin Resort Nusa Dua and at BNDCC.
Host Government Hospitality Tour Program The Host Government will offer three full-day tour programs on a limited basis (200 people per day). Tours will be available October 10, 11 and 13. Sign-ups must be made before September 30 and a commitment fee of $25 per person, per tour is required. For more information, please visit http://www.hostgovtours.com.
Indonesia Pavilion
A focal point of the Host Government hospitality will be the “Indonesia Pavilion” located between BNDCC and BICC. Inside, attendees will find expositions on local arts and crafts, tourism, investments and infrastructure as well as an ongoing schedule of cultural performances.
Indonesia Food Festival
Throughout the week, participants can experience the wide variety of Indonesia cuisine through food stalls and chef demonstrations in two locations: Westin Resort Nusa Dua and at BNDCC.
Host Government Hospitality Tour Program The Host Government will offer three full-day tour programs on a limited basis (200 people per day). Tours will be available October 10, 11 and 13. Sign-ups must be made before September 30 and a commitment fee of $25 per person, per tour is required. For more information, please visit http://www.hostgovtours.com.
Security
Perimeter
A security perimeter will be established around the World Bank MC and IMF HQ1 and HQ2 buildings. When the perimeter is in place, access will be limited to those carrying World Bank or IMF staff photo IDs or Annual Meetings badges.
Visitor passes will not be issued for the MC Building from Friday, October 18, until Sunday, October 20. Event Passes will not be available for the MC Building from Wednesday, October 16, through Sunday, October 20.
Access
An Annual Meetings ID badge or World Bank Group or IMF staff photo ID is required for access inside the security perimeter and entry into all meetings venues. Some meetings and events may have additional access restrictions. Participants will be notified in advance of any special requirements.
All visitors, including Annual Meetings badge holders, will be subject to magnetometer and x-ray screening. From Friday, October 18, until Sunday, October 20, all persons entering the security perimeter, including World Bank Group and IMF staff, will be screened at perimeter entry points and should plan enough time for this process.
Press badges grant access to the press room, press conferences and press briefings. Members of the press must be accompanied by a staff escort within office areas at all times.
General Safety
- In an emergency, the buildings may be evacuated or you may be told to remain indoors until the situation has been resolved. In either instance, you will be notified by public address announcement, messages on digital signage/video monitors, or by security personnel.
- Visibly display your Meetings ID badge at all times inside the venues. Keep your ID badge in a secure place when outside the security perimeter, but readily accessible in order to display upon request at security checkpoints.
- If you lose your badge, immediately notify Annual Meetings staff.
- Do not leave laptops, mobile phones, or other personal items unattended.
- Avoid areas where crowds are congregating. If your entry into the buildings is impeded by demonstrators, seek assistance from security or Police.
- Accept, without comment, printed materials offered by demonstrators; do not engage in conversations or debates.
- Obey the instructions of police and security officers at all times.
