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NCNW convention logo

Registration is now open!

October 9-13, 2024
Baltimore, Maryland
Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor

Our voice. Our power. Together, our future.

NCNW convention logo

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

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

Housing and Travel Information

Housing:

Baltimore Hilton Inner Harbor Hotel
401 W. Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

Room Rate:

Room Rate is $199/ night (exclusive of taxes).
The group room rate is available between
Tuesday, October 8 – Sunday, October 13, 2024
Hotel Check-In: 4 PM
Hotel Check-Out: 11 AM

Airport:

Baltimore Washington International
Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
(10 Miles from Hotel)

Train Station:

Baltimore Penn Station (2.5 Miles from Hotel)

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

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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.