Welcome to EHDC 2026

A field experience for those who survived spreadsheets and semiannual reviews.

You made it. Not just through tax season, onboarding waves, rebrands, client curveballs, or inbox avalanches, but through all of it as a team.

Whether you’re celebrating with us in person or cheering from afar, this weekend is our collective exhale.

A weekend of play, laughter, strategic showdowns, excessive protein consumption, and maybe even a museum or two if we’re feeling cultural. You earned this. Every bit of it.

And to help you navigate it all?
We’ve brought in an expert. Meet Greg.

Greg has one bowtie for travel and one for competition. He’s here to get you to DC in one piece…ideally with your luggage, your dignity, and your team ranking intact.

🎯 YES! I Accept the Mission

RSVP Deadline: April 1 Strategy favors the punctual.

The meat sweats begin in…

🧠 Mission 001: Level99

Strategy. Speed.

Squad Glory.

Think arena meets puzzle lab. You and your team will rotate through a series of fast-paced challenge rooms — testing your reflexes, logic, coordination, and ability to communicate under pressure. Each room is a new mission. Each mission earns points. Every point fuels the leaderboard.

It’s competitive. It’s collaborative. It’s brag-worthy.

Strategy required. Ego optional.

🎯 See What You’re In For

🥩 Operation 002: Fogo de Chão

Meat. More meat. Then flan.

After conquering the arena, you’ve earned a feast fit for tactical legends. Welcome to the endless parade of grilled perfection, where the only strategy is knowing when to flip your coaster back to red.

Brazilian steakhouse. Circulating servers. Fluffy pão de queijo. Yes, there are salads… but Greg will be watching. 👀

Vegetarian options available. But like… really?

🍽️ View the Meat Parade

✈️ ARRIVAL ZONE: DC

– Fly, drive, teleport in
– Hotel check-ins at leisure
– Explore DC solo or in squads

🧠 Mood: Ease in. Stretch legs. Reconnect.

🧠 MISSION 001: Level99 DC, 3 PM – 6 PM
Midday Deployment

1961 Chain Bridge Rd, Tysons, VA 22102, P: +(617) 865-8599

🥩 MISSION 002: Fogo de Chão 6:30 PM – TBD
Meat sweats commence at sundown

1775 Tysons Boulevard Suite 50, Tysons, VA 22102, P:+1703-556-0200

🧠 Mood: Full tilt fun → full stomach

👀 SIGHTSEEING WITH THE PARTNERS
Take a stroll around the sights of DC
Enjoy a lunch together afterwards

🚇 OPTIONAL SIDE QUESTS

– Chocolate festival @ French Embassy (Oooh la la)
– Art museums
– Café crawls
– Strolls on the Mall
– Linger, depart, nap on trains

No formal plans. Just goodbyes + Greg hugs.

🧠 Mood: Choose your own exit strategy

AKA: Strategic Rest Zones for all your post-mission snoozing needs. Approved by Greg,

For the quirky crew who love mood lighting and touchscreen blinds.

🗝️ Archer Hotel Tysons
📍 7599 Colshire Dr, McLean, VA 22102 ☎️ +1-571-970-540
💙 Why we love it: Boutique energy, bold design, and the kind of place that makes you feel like you arrived with a plan — even if you didn’t.

🗝️ The Watermark Hotel
📍 1825 Capital One Dr S, Tysons, VA 22102 ☎️ +1-703-707-0478
💙 Why we love it: Modern, polished, and slightly dramatic. If Level99 had a pre-game lounge, this would be it.

🗝️ Hyatt Centric Tysons Corner
📍 7901 Tysons One Pl, Tysons, VA 22102 ☎️ +1-703-893-1234
💙 Why we love it: Walkable, sleek, and quietly confident — like someone who doesn’t talk about winning but usually does.

Rooftop lounges. Sleek interiors. Smells like eucalyptus.

🗝️ The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner
📍 1700 Tysons Blvd, McLean, VA 22102 ☎️ +1-703-506-4300
💙 Why we love it: Plush, polished, and deeply aware of its own thread count. Greg approves of the ambiance.

🗝️ JW Marriott Tysons Corner
📍 8028 Leesburg Pike, Tysons, VA 22182 ☎️ +1-703-893-1340
💙 Why we love it: Elevated without being loud. The kind of place where strategy sessions accidentally feel important.

🗝️ Hilton McLean Tysons Corner
📍 7920 Jones Branch Dr, McLean, VA 22102 ☎️ +1-703-847-5000
💙 Why we love it: Spacious, refined, and reliably comfortable. A strong “rest now, compete later” energy.

🐐 Greg’s Pick: He stayed at all three. Because obviously.

Steps from the action. Convenient, comfy, no cab needed.

🗝️ Courtyard by Marriott Tysons McLean
📍 1960-A Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA 22102 ☎️ +1-703-790-0207
💙 Why we love it: No drama, no detours — just solid sleep and a short walk to glory.

🗝️ Embassy Suites by Hilton Tysons Corner
📍 8517 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182 ☎️ +1-703-883-0707
💙 Why we love it: Suite space, breakfast included, and enough room to replay every challenge in detail.

🗝️ Residence Inn Tysons
📍 8400 Old Courthouse Rd, Vienna, VA 22182 ☎️ +1-703-790-2828
💙 Why we love it: Kitchenettes, comfort, and strong “field operations basecamp” vibes.

Arrival intel for the logistically minded and luggage-concerned.

Located comfortably in Virginia — and closest to the mission zone

Known for international flights, suspiciously decent food courts, and a surprisingly civilized Silver Line ride

Often the fastest option if you value proximity over drama

Greg’s Tip: “Choose the airport closest to the arena. Efficiency is attractive.”

Closer to DC. Slightly farther from the arena.

Direct Metro access, dependable Ubers, and elite pre-flight coffee options.

Still efficient — just not the shortest route to Tysons.

Greg’s Tip: “They’ll still see you coming. But you’ll arrive composed.”

Technically in Maryland — but we remain gracious.

Often the cheapest flights. Also the longest journey to the arena.

Requires a combo move: MARC train or shuttle + Metro + resolve.

Greg’s Tip: “The brave take MARC. The brave also sacrifice convenience.”

For those arriving by land: smart, stealthy, and in full control of the radio.

Parking is abundant. Use this power wisely.

Hotel garages are plentiful. Mall lots are civilized. The odds are in your favor.

Greg’s Tip: “Arriving with snacks = elite strategy. Arriving without a parking plan = chaotic neutral.”

Bonus Tip:
If you’re carpooling, assign a DJ. Not Greg. He only listens to goat yodeling remixes.

Whether you fly, drive, or parachute in... just arrive. We have shirts.

🧳 The Field Manual

Everything you didn’t know you needed to bring, plus one or two things you still won’t.

GOOD SHOES

There might be running.

BACKUP SOCKS

Your primary pair will betray you.

ONE “I TRIED” OUTFIT

For dinner, not defusing.

PHONE CHARGER

Bonus: bring a portable one.

HEADGEAR: OPTIONAL

But recommended for mystery.

GOVERNMENT ID

They’ll want to know who you are.

What’s the weather like in DC in late April?

DC in late April? Oh, she’s in her mood swing era. One minute cherry-blossom breeze, the next minute ‘did someone leave the sauna door open?’ Bring a jacket, sunglasses, and the emotional flexibility of a yoga instructor.

What should I pack?

Everything listed above in “The Field Manual.” And if you have to ask whether you should bring it… yes, you should. Also: a craving for adventure. Bring that, too.

What’s the dress code for dinner?

Think “competition first, celebration second.” Smart casual that survives both. Ties optional. Strategic footwear encouraged. Greg will be observing.

Do I need to bring work gear?

No. This is not a summit. It’s a celebration. If you bring your laptop, we’ll have to assume it’s for use as a coaster.

Are meat comas covered by insurance?

Sadly, no. Our coverage includes strategic insights, good company, and moral support during post-meal regret — but not actual benefits.

Greg recommends hydration, horizontal lounging, and strategic exits when the skewers reappear.

What is the policy for travel reimbursements?

All travel-related reimbursements and guidelines are outlined in our official Travel Policy.

Please review it before booking flights or hotels to ensure compliance with EH guidelines.

🔗 View the EH Travel Policy HERE

Greg’s Tip: “Policy is not the enemy. Surprises are.”

Wait, what’s this bacon game doing here?

Q: Is this some kind of pork-lobbyist propaganda?
A: Oh no, darling. This isn’t Big Bacon—it’s big joy. The “Have You Ever Tried Bacon On…?” game is a glorious descent into savory chaos. Simply drag a slice of sizzling virtual bacon onto unexpected items—ice cream, the Mona Lisa, the concept of justice—and see what sticks. It’s oddly therapeutic. Possibly enlightening. And a perfect palate cleanser between sessions on procurement reform and agency roundtables.

🎮 Try it here: Bacon – The Game
(Warning: Productivity may plummet. Bacon-related epiphanies may occur.)

What’s this about decoding diplomatic license plates?

Q: Am I really going to spy on cars like a Cold War bureaucrat with a trench coat and binoculars?
A: Absolutely. And you’ll love it. The Diplomatic License Plate Decoder lets you live your best espionage-lite life. Spot a license plate that starts with “S” and ends in mystery? Plug it in and discover it belongs to, say, the Embassy of Djibouti. It’s educational, weirdly addictive, and a subtle flex during cocktail hour (“Ah yes, Uzbekistan. Lovely plates.”)

🕵️‍♀️ Try your hand here: Diplomatic Plate Decoder
(Not responsible for sudden urges to defect or take up foreign service.)