Question: Does the conference hotel have wi-fi or broadband access in the rooms? Cost? Has anybody checked this out?

Answer: The Hilton lobby hotspot is no longer free :(

but the conference has wifi on the concourse level, if you have the key - 6096546266

It does NOT work in the meeting rooms themselves.

If you need a secure connection, go to the business center where you can get on their PCs for a fee. The guy in there yesterday was really nice and didn't charge me for 5 minutes.

• There is a WIFI hotspot @ Tryst Coffeehouse. See the Restaurant section for details on how to get there.

• Dupont Circle is a neighborhood wifi hot spot. Bloggers who wish to update during lunches or dinner might want to head down to the restaurants at the circle to connect.

• Check out this page for a list of free hot spots in DC. WiFi Free Spot