Registration

REGISTRATION OPENS IN MAY. 

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

Please note: Advance registration ends June 1, 2025. The National ACT-SO Competition takes place July 9-13, 2025, and the 116th NAACP National Convention takes place July 12-16, 2025. 

A delegate or alternate delegate 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. 
 
Advanced Pricing: ends Sunday, June 1, 2025 
Adult: $250 
Youth: $135 
 
Regular Pricing: beginning Monday, June 2, 2025 
Adult: $300 
Youth: $150 

General Public (Observers) 

Observers include members who are not voting and the general public. 
 
Advanced Pricing: ends Sunday, June 1, 2025 
Adult: $350 
Youth: $160 
 

Regular Pricing: beginning Monday, June 2, 2025 
Adult: $400 
Youth: $175 

Daily Rates 

Attendees can purchase a maximum of two (2) day passes per person.  

Advanced Pricing: 
Adult: N/A 
Youth: N/A 
 
Regular Pricing: available on-site, starting July 12, 2025 
Adult: $200 
Youth: $100 

Virtual  

We are not offering virtual registration this year. We live stream specific events (typically the plenaries and the ACT-SO Closing Ceremony) via the NAACP YouTube page.   

Lost badge fee 

Replacement badges will be available for $50.  

REGISTRATION OPENS IN MAY. 

Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) 

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. 

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. The deadline for contestant registration is June 6. 

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. Ticketed 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 the event and the seat/table printed on the ticket.  Event tickets are printed with your badge. Individual event tickets will only be exchanged at the registration desk with both parties present. Tickets may be switched up to 30 minutes before the event's start time, pending availability.    

Sunday, July 13 

WIN Empowerment Brunch: $125 

Monday, July 14 

Membership Luncheon: $125 

Tuesday, July 15 

Juanita Jackson Mitchell Youth Awards Gala:  

Youth & College attendees: $85

Adults: $125

Wednesday, July 16 

Labor Luncheon & Symposium: $125 

SpingarnFreedom Fund Awards Gala:  

$200 (individual tickets)  

$2000 (State Conference/Unit only pricing for tables (10 seats at a table) 

Advance ticket sales close online on June 20, 2025, and reopens online and in person Saturday, July 12, 2025. 

Refund Policies

Cancellation/Refund Policy 

Cancellations by phone are not accepted. Registration cancellations must be submitted in writing to NAACPCONVENTION@conferencedirect.com by 11:59 PM (EST) by June 13, 2025, to receive a registration refund, less a $50 processing fee. No refunds will be granted for cancellation requests received by the NAACP after 11:59 PM (EST) June 13, 2025. To ensure proper processing, cancellation requests must be emailed to naacpconvention@conferencedirect.com.  

For eligible cancellation requests, the NAACP will issue refunds starting 6 weeks post convention. No refunds will be processed during the National Convention. Refunds will be issued for the registration amount less a $50 processing fee. By completing your registration transaction, you signify that you agree to comply with the cancellation policy for this conference.  

PLEASE NOTE: Donations to the NAACP are non-refundable.  

If you experience extenuating circumstances, please send that request with medical documentation to naacpconvention@conferencedirect.com . Extenuating circumstances will be evaluated for a refund on a case-by-case basis. 

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