116th NAACP National Convention

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The National ACT-SO Competition takes place July 9-13, 2025, and the 116th NAACP National Convention takes place July 12-16, 2025.

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 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.

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.
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:
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
Equity in Action: NAACP Health Summit
Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
Time: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Fee: $75
The Equity in Action: NAACP Health 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.
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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.
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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
Women in NAACP (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
Spingarn Evening 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.
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The Hub at NAACP National Convention is a free, energetic community space designed to showcase innovation, celebrate Black excellence, and connect businesses with thousands of attendees from across the country.
Shop with Black-owned businesses, dance to hits from local DJs, and hear from your favorite influencer, celebrities, and thought leaders in The Hub.
Hours for The Hub:
Friday, July 11, 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday, July 12, 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sunday, July 13, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Monday, July 14, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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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.

REGISTRATION IS now OPEN

Adult Registration Rates

Youth Registration Rates

Lost badge fee

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

Pre-Convention Events

Luncheons, Receptions, and Galas

The Hub

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