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Schedule at a Glance
Registration Information & Fees
Collegiate Registration
$295
Thursday, May 9, 2024
through
Saturday, September 21, 2024
Early Bird In-Person
$395
Thursday, May 9, 2024
through
Thursday, August 1, 2024
General Registration
$445
Friday, August 2, 2024
through
Saturday, August 31, 2024
Late Registration
$495
Sunday, September 1, 2024
through
Saturday, September 21, 2024
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FAQ’s
Will NCNW offer On-Site Registration?
No. All participants must register online for the convention by 11:59 pm, Saturday, September 21.
Will NCNW offer One-Day Event/Session Passes?
No. There will be no One-Day Passes for any day or day’s events.
Who are the Affiliate Organization Delegates?
The Affiliate Organization delegates are members of the respective affiliate organizations whom their national president appoints.
Will there be a Marketplace/Vendors/Exhibitors?
Yes.
What is the attire for the convention?
DAY/EVENT |
ATTIRE |
Wednesday |
Business |
Thursday |
Purple Business |
Friday |
Business |
Bethune/Height Luncheon |
Business, Hats Encouraged |
Young Adult Social |
After 5 |
Life Member Reception |
After 5 |
Saturday |
Business |
Saturday Night Pre-Reception, Soiree/Black Tie Gala |
Semi-Formal |
Harambee Service |
African/Kente Encouraged, Not Required |
Do Life and Legacy Life Members have a delegate vote?
Yes. All fully paid Life and Legacy Life Members attend the convention as voting delegates and have one full vote.
Who are the Section Delegates?
The Section delegates are members of the respective Section whom their Section president/Section Executive Committee appoints.
Can anyone attend the Young Adult Social?
No. Young Adults Only are invited to attend.
COVID-19 Liability Waiver:
By completing registration, Attendee assumes all risks and accepts sole responsibility for any injury (including, but not limited to, personal injury, disability, and death), illness (including, but not limited to COVID-19), damage, loss, claim, liability, or expense, of any kind, that attendee may experience or incur in connection with attending the 61st National Convention. Attendee hereby releases, covenants not to sue, discharges, and holds harmless the National Council of Negro Women, its employees, agents, directors, and representatives, from any such claims, including all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs, or expenses of any kind arising out of or related thereto.
Refund/Cancellation Policy:
- Registration can be transferred to another person if requested in writing by email to support@eventsibles.zendesk.com by the original registrant at least two weeks before the event (September 25, 2024). We encourage anyone who has registered, but who cannot attend, to find a substitute to attend in her place. No substitution is allowed within the last two weeks before the event.
- All refunds are subject to a $50.00USD administrative fee. If canceled up to four weeks before the event, 100% of the registration fee (less the administrative fee) will be refunded. Processing fees are non-refundable.
- If canceled between four and two weeks before the event, 50% of the registration fee (less the administrative fee) will be refunded. Processing fees are non-refundable.
- Approved refund requests will be processed beginning the week of October 21, 2024 and before October 31, 2024.
- No refund is given if canceled within two weeks of the event.
- A charge from Eventsibles, Inc. will appear on your financial statements for your conference fees. See our privacy policy for additional information.
Delegate verification?
The National Membership Coordinator, Danielle Tyson will verify the voting delegate statuses before the convention. If there are any noted discrepancies, she will directly contact the registrant.
Will Life and Legacy Life Members and Guild Chairs be allowed to present their contributions and be recognized at this year’s convention?
Yes. This tradition has been added to the Bethune/Height Hats Off Luncheon. ONLY those Life and Legacy Life members and Guild Chairs who registered for the convention can participate.
Schedule at a Glance
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Dorothy I. Height Leadership Institute
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Baltimore Hilton Hotel
NCNW Board of Directors Meeting
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Baltimore City Convention Center
NCNW Registration Opens
Vendor Marketplace Opens
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Baltimore City Convention Center
Welcome Reception
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Baltimore City Convention Center
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Opening Plenary Session (Purple Attire)
9:00 AM
Location: Baltimore City Convention Center
President’s Luncheon (Invitation Only)
12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: Baltimore City Convention Center
Concurrent Workshops
Social Justice | Financial Literacy
YACA | Education & STEAM | Health Equity
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Baltimore City Convention Center
Evening Plenary Session
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Baltimore City Convention Center
Friday, October 11, 2024
Morning Plenary Session
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Baltimore City Convention Center
BHRP Hats Off Luncheon (Hats Encouraged) (Ticketed)
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: Baltimore City Convention Center
Concurrent Workshops
Social Justice | Membership | YACA
Charles L. Franklin Associates| Good Health Wins
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Baltimore City Convention Center
Evening Receptions
Life Membership Reception & YACA Social
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Baltimore City Convention Center
Evening Plenary
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: Baltimore City Convention Center
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Morning Plenary Session
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Baltimore City Convention Center
Pre-Gala Reception
6:15 PM
Location: Baltimore City Convention Center
Sisterhood Soireé/Black Tie Gala
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: Baltimore City Convention Center
Sunday, October 13, 2024
Harambe Service/Closing Plenary (Afrocentric Attire is Encouraged)
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Baltimore City Convention Center
Convention Sponsors
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Know Before You Go
Stay in the know and refer to our PDF guide below for comprehensive insights and expectations regarding our upcoming convention.