Registration
Convention REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION IS OPEN.
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.
NAACP Delegates/Alternates
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.
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What's Included with National Convention Registration?
All attendees that purchase a convention registration will have access to plenary sessions, advocacy forums (workshops), Continuing Legal Education (CLE), The Hub (exhibit hall) and:
- Required Access Badge
- Convention Bag
- Mobile App and/or Pocket Guide
- Convention Shuttle
- Regional Meetings & Morning Snack Breaks
- Delegates' Reception hosted by Chairman Russell
- President's Reception
- LGBTQIA+ Forum & 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 advocacy forums (workshops) and panel sessions
Adult & Youth Delegates Only – receive a complimentary box lunch during the Resolutions Plenary Session on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
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.
ACT-SO Attendees
ACT-SO Attendees will have access to all ACT-SO events plus the Creator's Social, preferred entry to Master Classes, and ACT-SO swag.
Pricing:
Adult: $100
Youth: $100
ACT-SO attendee registration closes June 30.
ACT-SO Observers
ACT-SO Observers will have access to the opening kick-off, all competitions, and the ACT-SO awards ceremony.
Pricing:
Adult Observers: $55
Youth Observers: $45
PRE-CONVENTION EVENTS
Health Equity Summit
Date: Friday, July 11, 2025
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fee: $75
The Health Equity Summit centers around the four strategic pillars of the NAACP Center for Health Equity, which promotes the health and well-being of Black and African American communities.
The Summit will elevate the collective insights of the ACE Your Health Community Wellness Survey and the portfolio work across the Center's four pillars, assembling thought leaders, community practitioners, and NAACP activists as the political determinants of health rapidly shift the health policy landscape.
Be In The BIZ
Date: Saturday, July 12, from 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Fee: $45 until July 6, $60 starting July 7
Be In The Biz is a national outreach program that exports the insights of Hollywood operatives to remote environments of secondary and tertiary media markets filled with creative storytellers. Recognizing the non-geographic and aspirational significance of "Hollywood," the NAACP Hollywood Bureau will convene local confabs, designed to provide valuable information to burgeoning communities of content creators across the nation.
This day long symposium will feature Hollywood thought leaders in panel discussions, a keynote luncheon, and networking reception. The NAACP Hollywood Bureau will utilize the program to develop a nationwide network of affiliates, establishing open channels of dialogue and information exchange.
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. 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
SpingarnEvening of Excellence Gala:
$150 (individual tickets)
$1500 (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.
Scooter Reservation
Cloud of Goods is the official scooter rental vendor of the 116th National Convention.
You can reserve a scooter online via their website.
NEED REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE?
If you are a part of the general public and have any registration questions, please contact support by email at NAACPConvention@ConferenceDirect.com or by phone at 888-980-8839. Support is available Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM ET, excluding major holidays.