Leadership Academy

About the Leadership Academy

IBTTA's Leadership Academy was founded in 2008 by the IBTTA Foundation Board of Directors. The Leadership Academy is an executive development program tailored specifically for senior-level managers in public and private sector organizations that serve the toll industry.

This intense week-long course is taught by internationally recognized toll industry leaders, business partners, educators and public officials. The curriculum varies every year and spans all facets of toll agency operations, administration, finance, marketing, business development, board relations, public affairs and related topics. The Executive Development Program is directed by Barbara K. Gannon, Psy.D., who has designed and delivered education and training programs in the transportation sector for over 20 years. Dr. Gannon is joined by Maggie Wilkins of Wilkins Strategies and numerous distinguished instructors from the public and private sectors. The Leadership Academy is funded by student tuition along with contributions to the IBTTA Foundation.

The 2020 program will take place February 23-28, 2020 at the Westin City Center in Washington, DC.  Tuition is $3,500 and is non-refundable after Tuesday, December 31, 2019. 

Now Accepting Submissions

The application deadline is Monday, October 7, 2019. All submitters will be notified by Friday, November 1, 2019, of acceptance status.

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Staff Contacts

General Program: Wanda Klayman
Hotel and Logistics: Anna Sohriakoff
Media: Bill Cramer

WESTIN CITY CENTER

1400 M St NW
Washington, DC 20005

Tel: +1 202-429-1700
Fax: +1 202-785-0786

Hotel Facts

• Check-in: 4:00pm; Check-out: Noon

Room Rate, Fees and Reservations

The IBTTA conference room rate is available from February 22-28, 2020. Rates may also be abailable 3 days prior and 3 days after this, subject to availability of guest rooms a the time of reservation.

• Room Rate: $189.00, for single or double occupancy, exclusive of state and local taxes, currently 14.8%.

• Cut-off date: January 31, 2020. The hotel will hold the IBTTA Room Block until January 31, 2020, 11:59pm EDT, after which the room rate can only be offered on a space available basis.

• Cancellation Policy: Reservations can be canceled up to 24-hours prior to arrival without penalty.

• A reservation link will be sent by IBTTA to students accepted into the program.

Travel Information

Area Airports

• Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), located in Arlington, VA, is approximately 5 miles from the hotel. Metro stations closest to hotel is McPherson Square, served by the Orange/Blue/Silver Lines. Check Trip Planner.

• Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), located in Dulles, VA, is approximately 25 miles from the hotel. Cab-fare is approximately $45.00 USD.

• Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), located in Baltimore, MD, is 33 miles away from the hotel. Cab-fare is approximately $75.00 USD.