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Registration Ends on September 21st
October 9-13, 2024
Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore Convention Center
Our voice. Our power. Together, Our future.
Registration is now open!
October 9-13, 2024
Baltimore, Maryland
Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor
Our voice. Our power. Together, our future.
Registration
Housing / Travel Information
Schedule at a Glance
Registration Information & Fees
Collegiate Registration
$295
Thursday, May 9, 2024
through
Saturday, September 21, 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
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 I be able to rent a scooter?
Yes. You can order your scooter through our preferred vendor “Scoot Around”. Click HERE for more information.
Will NCNW offer One-Day Event/Session Passes?
Yes.
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.
I'm not staying at the Hilton, how can I get to the Convention Center from my hotel?
If you are staying at Renaissance Harborplace Hotel, Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor, or The Royal Sonesta Harbor Court we will be having a charter bus circuit running daily throughout the programming. These properties are also less than a mile away for those who prefer to walk to the Convention Center.
What is the attire for the convention?
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Wednesday |
Business |
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Thursday |
Purple Business |
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Friday |
Business |
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Bethune/Height Luncheon |
Business, Hats Encouraged |
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Young Adult Social |
After 5 |
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Life Member Reception |
After 5 |
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Saturday |
Business |
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Saturday Night Pre-Reception, Soiree/Black Tie Gala |
Semi-Formal |
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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 Registration
7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Key Ballroom South Foyer | Baltimore Hilton Hotel
Dorothy I. Height Leadership Institute
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Key Ballroom 7-12 | Baltimore Hilton Hotel
Separate Registration Required
Opening Press Conference & Ribbon Cutting
10:00 AM
Location: Key Ballroom 7-12 | Baltimore Hilton Hotel
3rd Floor, Pratt Street Lobby | Baltimore Convention Center
Join NCNW Chairman Dr. A. Lois Keith, President and CEO Shavon Arline-Bradley, and the 61st Convention Co-Chairs Kornisha McGill Brown, Cecily Robbinson-Duffie, Esq., and Dr. Stacie NC Grant as they unveil the exciting agenda and theme, “Our Voice, Our Power, Together, Our Future.” for this year’s convention. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the convention’s official launch and engage with our leadership team!
NCNW Board of Directors Meeting
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Tubman A-B | Baltimore Hilton Hotel
NCNW Registration Opens
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Hall F, Baltimore Convention Center
Vendor Marketplace Opens
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: 3rd Floor, Pratt Street Lobby | Baltimore Convention Center
Opening Reception
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: 3rd Floor, Pratt Street Lobby | Baltimore Convention Center
Thursday, October 10, 2024
NCNW Convention Registration
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: 3rd Floor, Pratt Street Lobby | Baltimore Convention Center
Vendor Marketplace Opens
7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Location: 3rd Floor, Pratt Street Lobby | Baltimore Convention Center
Plenary Hall Doors Open
8:00 AM
Location: 1st Floor, Hall F | Baltimore Convention Center
Voting delegates must be seated by 8:30 AM for electronic voting training
SEATING OF THE DELEGATES
Plenary 1: Opening Session
9:00 AM – 12:00 pm
Location: 4th Floor – Ballroom | Baltimore Convention Center
President’s Luncheon
12:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Location: Room 307 – 310 | Baltimore Convention Center
For the following groups: Executive Committee, Section Presidents, Presidents Circle, State Presidents, and Affiliate Presidents ONLY
Sisterhood Social
12:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Location: 3rd Floor, Pratt Street Lobby | Baltimore Convention Center
Enjoy networking and light refreshments with fellow NCNW sisters.
Registered attendees only (Convention Badge Required)
Election Committee Meeting
12:30 PM
Location: Room 335 | Baltimore Convention Center
Nominations Committee Meeting
12:30 PM
Location: Room 334 | Baltimore Convention Center
Concurrent Workshops
2:45 PM – 4:15 PM
Affiliates Workshop
2:45 PM – 4:15 PM
Location: (TBA) Baltimore Convention Center
Communications Workshop
2:45 PM – 4:15 PM
Location: (TBA) Baltimore Convention Center
“Section Comms 101”
(All sections MUST have one representative attend one session)
Programs Workshop
2:45 PM – 4:15 PM
Location: (TBA) Baltimore Convention Center
“Part 1: Recipe for a Program”
Policy/Social Justice Workshop
2:45 PM – 4:15 PM
Location: (TBA) Baltimore Convention Center
“Local and State Advocacy for Section Leaders”
Good Health WINs Workshop
2:45 PM – 4:15 PM
Location: (TBA) Baltimore Convention Center
Membership Workshop
2:45 PM – 4:15 PM
Location: (TBA) Baltimore Convention Center
“Purple Table Talk”
Programs Workshop
2:45 PM – 4:15 PM
Location: (TBA) Baltimore Convention Center
“The Invisible Epidemic: addressing Human Trafficking and IPV”
Presented By: Ujima
YACA Workshop
2:45 PM – 4:15 PM
Location: (TBA) Baltimore Convention Center
“YACA in Action”
Health Workshop
2:45 PM – 4:15 PM
Location: (TBA) Baltimore Convention Center
“Vertex Presents: Understanding Genetic Kidney Disease”
Our Voice! Town Hall
4:45 PM
Location: 4th Floor – Ballroom | Baltimore Convention Center
Dinner on Your Own
Associates Football Fellowship
Friday, October 11, 2024
NCNW Convention Registration
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: 3rd Floor, Pratt Street Lobby | Baltimore Convention Center
Vendor Marketplace Opens
7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Location: 3rd Floor, Pratt Street Lobby | Baltimore Convention Center
Plenary Hall Opens/Delegates Breakfast
7:30 AM
Location: 4th Floor – Ballroom | Baltimore Convention Center
Voting delegates must be seated by 8:15 AM for election training.
Delegates will receive a light breakfast. Voting will
begin promptly at 8:30 AM.
Plenary II: Elections (Voting Delegates Only)
8:30 AM
Location:
Plenary III: Bylaws and Resolutions
9:00 AM
Location: 4th Floor – Ballroom | Baltimore Convention Center
ELECTIONS COMMITTEE REPORT
Morning Town Hall Session – Our Power!
10:30 AM
Location: 4th Floor – Ballroom | Baltimore Convention Center
BHRP Luncheon (Hats Encouraged) (Ticketed)
12:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Location: Baltimore Hilton Hotel
Sisterhood Social
12:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Location: 3rd Floor – Pratt Street Lobby | Baltimore Convention Center
Enjoy networking and light refreshments with fellow NCNW sisters.
Registered attendees only (Convention Badge Required)
Concurrent Workshops
2:45 PM – 4:15 PM
Communications Workshop
2:45 PM – 4:15 PM
Location: (TBA) Baltimore Convention Center
“Section Comms 101”
(All sections MUST have one representative attend one session)
Programs Workshop
2:45 PM – 4:15 PM
Location: (TBA) Baltimore Convention Center
“Part 2: Recipe for a Program – Community Impact and Evaluation”
Policy/Social Justice Workshop
2:45 PM – 4:15 PM
Location: (TBA) Baltimore Convention Center
“Federal, State and Local Advocacy for Section Leaders”
Membership Workshop
2:45 PM – 4:15 PM
Location: (TBA) Baltimore Convention Center
“Purple Table Talk”
YACA Workshop
2:45 PM – 4:15 PM
Location: (TBA) Baltimore Convention Center
“Digital Advocacy & The Age of Influence”
Economic Empowerment Workshop
2:45 PM – 4:15 PM
Location: (TBA) Baltimore Convention Center
“Wells Fargo Presents: Build Multi-generational Wealth and Expand Your Legacy”
Bethune-Height Changemakers Program (BHCP) Workshop
2:45 PM – 4:15 PM
Location: (TBA) Baltimore Convention Center
“The BHCP Change Lab: Your Network is Your Net Worth!”
Planned Giving Workshop
2:45 PM – 4:15 PM
Location: (TBA) Baltimore Convention Center
“Guide to Planned Giving”
Town Hall
4:45 PM
Location: 4th Floor – Ballroom | Baltimore Convention Center
YACA Social
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: Baltimore Hilton Hotel
Life Members Reception (Ticketed Event)
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Baltimore Hilton Hotel
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Security Check-In Opens Session
7:00 AM
Location: 3rd Floor – Pratt Street Lobby | Baltimore Convention Center
Plenary Session IV: Continued Bylaws & Resolutions
8:30 AM
Location: 4th Floor – Ballroom | Baltimore Convention Center
Labor and Worker’s Rights Town Hall
9:30 AM
Location:
Together, Our Future Town Hall
Location: 4th Floor – Ballroom | Baltimore Convention Center
Pre-Gala Reception
6:15 PM
Location: Room (TBA) – Hilton Baltimore Hotel
Closing Dinner & Sisterhood Soireé/Black Tie Gala
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: 4th Floor – Ballroom | Baltimore City Convention Center
Sunday, October 13, 2024
Memorial Service
9:00 AM – 9:20 AM
Location: Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor
Harambe Service (Afrocentric Attire is Encouraged)
9:20 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor
Closing Plenary V
Convention Sponsors
Know Before You Go
Stay in the know and refer to our PDF guide below for comprehensive insights and expectations regarding our upcoming convention.