King's US Tour 2025 - Washington D.C.

Event Details

Catch up with old friends and new, grow your network and gain valuable insights from your fellow alumni - all at our exclusive alumni events in the US.

We’re excited to be visiting Washington DC, and we hope to see you at our flagship alumni event at The National Press Club. Join us in reconnecting with King's and your fellow alumni on 23 October 2025, at 18.30.

Location: The National Press Club, 529 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20045

Date: Thursday 23 October

Time: 18.30-21:30

We are delighted to be joined by Professor Shitij Kapur, Vice-Chancellor & President and internationally recognised History and Foreign Policy scholar, Professor John Bew CMG. Professor Bew will provide compelling insights into his work, the ideas driving his research and its impact on current foreign policy and Professor Kapur will share exciting updates from King’s as well as a glimpse into what lies ahead for our University. In addition, we will be joined by excellent speakers to be announced.

You will have the opportunity to connect with fellow alumni, senior leaders from King’s, and your local alumni committee over drinks and canapes.

Additionally, you have the option to add a King's College London Felt Flag Red Roundel 1829 to your ticket for £8.50 to be delivered to you at the alumni reception.

This event is not to be missed, so we hope to see you there.

Important booking information:

If you plan to bring a guest, please add a Guest ticket.

Only two guests tickets per alumnus/a can be reserved. If you need more tickets for guests, please contact the Alumni Office directly at alumnievents@kcl.ac.uk.

FAQs

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

For general enquiries please contact alumnievents@kcl.ac.uk via email.

Can I update my registration information once I have booked?

Yes, but please contact us directly at alumnievents@kcl.ac.uk to do so.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

You do not have to bring a printed ticket. We will have a list on the night in order to register you for the event.

The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?

No, please make sure all registration information is for the person attending the event. If you would like to give your ticket to someone else then please get in touch with us (alumnievents@kcl.ac.uk) or log in to your Eventbrite account and edit your registration information.

What time should I arrive?

We recommend that you arrive at the venue 10 minutes before the event is scheduled to start in order to check in with King's staff representatives. This will allow us to process all the attendees and answer any questions you may have.

What is the dress code?

Smart/casual.

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