117th NAACP National Convention

Registration

REGISTRATION Opens April 2026

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.

The National ACT-SO Competition takes place July 15-19, 2026, and the 117th NAACP National Convention takes place July 18-22, 2026.

Adult Registration Rates

Youth Registration Rates

*Delegates/Alternate Delegates
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.

**General Public (Observers)
Observers include members who are not voting and the general public.

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

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.

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 benefits, PLUS:

Youth and College Welcome Party
Youth socials
Youth advocacy forums (workshops) and panel sessions

Adult & Youth Delegates Only – receive complimentary box lunch during the Resolutions Plenary Session, Tuesday, July 21, 2026.

Set Your Schedule

From youth performances and networking receptions to conversations with experts around health or entertainment, make sure you include additional events in your registration.

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.
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 May 8.
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:
Adults: $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
Plan ahead by choosing your ticketed events for each day of the 117th 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 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.
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 a refund for noncompliance with terms. Unlawful sale or attempted sale is prohibited. Tickets obtained from unauthorized sources may be invalid, lost, stolen, or counterfeit and, if so, are void.
Sunday, July 19
Women in NAACP (WIN) Empowerment Brunch: $125
Monday, July 20
Membership Luncheon: $125
Tuesday, July 21
Juanita Jackson Mitchell Youth Awards Gala
Youth & College attendees: $85
Adults: $125
Wednesday, July 22
Labor Luncheon & Symposium: $125
Spingarn Evening of Excellence Gala:
$200 (individual tickets)
$2000 (tables for State Conferences and Units) (10 seats at a table)
Ticket sales close once tickets are sold out.

What is the cancellation and refund policy for the National Convention?

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 17, 2026, 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 17, 2026. To ensure proper processing, cancellation requests must be emailed to naacpconvention@conferencedirect.com.

For eligible cancellation requests, the NAACP will issue refunds starting at six (6) weeks after the 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.