Headquarters Move to 1101 K Street, NW, in Early 2026
submitted by Chris Vest, ASAE Center
WASHINGTON— ASAE is embarking on an exciting new chapter, announcing today its plans to relocate headquarters from its longtime home at 1575 I Street, NW, – where it has proudly served its members since 1980 – to the dynamic and modern 1101 K Street, NW, in downtown Washington, DC, in early 2026.
This move marks a pivotal step in ASAE’s evolution, following a thorough real estate evaluation process with CBRE that began in 2022. The newly secured space reflects ASAE’s vision to adapt to the changing needs of its members, staff, volunteer leaders, partners and stakeholders. Designed to inspire collaboration and innovation, the state-of-the-art workspace will feature cutting-edge conference and event facilities, furthering ASAE’s mission of empowering and connecting the global association community.
The ASAE Board has approved a long-term lease for ASAE to occupy space on the 5th floor of 1101 K Street, NW, a building that includes dramatic, floor-to-ceiling glass; a convertible conference center with flexible space for hosting up to 185 people; and a collaborative tenant lounge with a variety of spaces perfect for informal meetings.
“ASAE’s upcoming move to 1101 K Street, NW, represents not just a change in address but a bold investment in ASAE’s future,” said ASAE President and CEO Michelle Mason, FASAE, CAE. “With our current lease set to expire in 2026, we have seized the opportunity to reimagine ASAE’s headquarters to reflect our role as the global home for association professionals. This new space not only meets the needs of today but also sets the stage for the future of ASAE, providing an exceptional environment for our staff, members and partners to thrive together.”
ASAE’s location at 1575 I Street, NW, spans more than four decades, serving as a cornerstone for ASAE’s development through the years. In 2015, ASAE sold a limited partnership interest in the building, paving the way for this next step in its history.
The new ASAE offices will be conveniently situated in downtown Washington, DC, within close proximity to Metro and a wide range of walkable amenities. With ASAE’s commitment to a hybrid work environment, the organization will occupy less space than in its current building, resulting in annual cost savings that can be reinvested in ASAE’s mission.
With the lease agreement in place, ASAE will begin an extensive design and build-out of the space at 1101 K Street, NW, and ASAE’s move will likely take place in March 2026. ASAE looks forward to providing periodic updates to members and other stakeholders on the construction and design of the new space over the course of the coming year.
About ASAE
ASAE is a membership organization of more than 50,000 association executives and industry partners. Since it was established 100 years ago, its members have and continue to lead, manage, and work in or partner with organizations in more than a dozen association management disciplines, from executive management to finance to technology. With the support of the ASAE Research Foundation, a separate nonprofit entity, ASAE is the premier source of learning, knowledge, and future-oriented research for the association and nonprofit profession and provides resources, education, ideas, and advocacy to enhance the power and performance of the association and nonprofit community. Visit ASAE at Welcome to ASAE — American Society of Association Executives (asaecenter.org)
