116th NAACP National Convention
SEE YOU IN CHARLOTTE!
The NAACP National Convention is an empowering and immersive experience held each year to celebrate our community's collective power. The Convention attracts innovative change-makers, thought-leaders, entrepreneurs, scholars, entertainers, influencers, and creatives to network and exchange ideas.
We look forward to seeing you for the National ACT-SO Competition beginning on July 9 and National Convention beginning on July 12.
Registration is Now Open!
Registration for this year's convention is now open. If you're registering as an Observer or General Public (non-delegates/alternates), grab your spot now as advanced pricing ends on June 1, 2025. Attendees will have access to plenary sessions, advocacy forums, Continuing Legal Education (CLE), The Hub, and more.
Are You Coming?
Convention Day of Service
Join us on July 12 from 10 am-2 pm in Charlotte as we Ignite the Power by building and distributing Freedom Libraries across the city.
2024 Spingarn Medal Recipient
Esteemed historian and literary scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. is the 2024 Spingarn Medal recipient.
The NAACP Spingarn Medal acknowledges the highest or noblest achievement by a living African American in any honorable field during the preceding year or years.
Our 2024 Awardees
At each national convention, our annual awards highlight the achievements of individuals and our branches, trailblazers who are actively on the front lines driving progress in business, law, education, and other sectors.
In honoring their work and commitment, we aim to further the legacy of our organization, while championing future generations of civil rights leaders.
Want to Become a Sponsor?
Sponsors are key to executing our annual Conventions. Need information about sponsorship opportunities for the 116th National Convention? Please contact Development at sponsorconvention@naacpnet.org.
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