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Convention REGISTRATION

Registration information for the 116th NAACP National Convention will be provided closer to the event date.

Registration for Delegates and Alternates is open to nationally compliant State Conferences and Units. Only compliant units and state conferences will receive registration information. Please contact your unit or state conference secretary to register. 

NAACP Delegates/Alternates 

A delegate or alternate is an active NAACP member, elected by their State or Area State Conference or Unit to establish the policies and program of action for the ensuing year. 

Lost badge fee 

Replacement badges will be available for $50. 

What's Included with National Convention Registration?

All attendees that purchase a convention registration will have access to plenary sessions, advocacy forums (workshops), The Neighborhood and: 

  • Required Access Badge 
  • Regional Meetings 
  • Convention Bag 

  • Mobile App 
  • Printed National Convention Pocket Guide  

  • Delegates' Reception hosted by Chairman Russell 

  • President's Reception  

  • Young Professionals Reception (21 - 40 years old) 

All Youth & College attendees receive the above benefits, PLUS

  • Youth and College Welcome Party 

  • Youth socials 

  • Youth workshops and panel sessions 

ACT-SO Registration and Information 

Each year, high school students across the country start a journey to sharpen their skills through the Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO). From visual arts and business to performing and culinary arts, participants work with community-based volunteers for a year to develop projects and performances. The experience culminates in local and national events where students compete for scholarships and other rewards. 

Registration for ACT-SO Contestants is via invitation only. Please contact your unit's ACT-SO chair for more information. 

Please note: National Convention registration is not included in the ACT-SO registration fee. Registration for ACT-SO Contestants is via invitation only. Please contact your unit's ACT-SO chair for more information. 

TICKETED EVENTS 

Plan ahead by choosing your ticketed events for each day of the 116th NAACP National Convention. 

Tickets are available for sale online on the National Convention registration site until capacity is reached. All events are open seating unless specified. Events are not included in the registration fee. Convention registrants can add events to their registration on the "Ticketed Events" page while completing their online registrations. The purchase of a ticketed event does not grant you full access to the convention and its benefits.

Take care of your ticket, as it cannot be reprinted if lost, stolen, or destroyed, and is valid only for events and the seat/table printed on the ticket. Tickets can be repurchased if lost or stolen. Your ticket is a revocable license to attend the event listed on the front of the ticket and is subject to the terms below. Such license may be revoked without refund for noncompliance with terms.  Unlawful sale or attempted sale prohibited. Tickets obtained from unauthorized sources may be invalid, lost, stolen, or counterfeit and, if so, are void.   

Refund & Cancellation Policy 

The 115th NAACP National Convention has now passed. Refunds or cancellations are no longer accepted.     

Compliance Requirements

Membership and financial compliance are key components of Governance within our organization. To know NAACP's definition of Compliance, our compliance policies outlined in the NAACP Bylaws for Units, and additional frequently asked questions, view our Unit Compliance page.

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