FAQs

1. What is the NAACP National Convention? 
   1. 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. 
   2. We gather, collectively, to foster our intergenerational approach to advocacy. Main stage discussions, luncheons, and the experience hall connect activists, allies, and entrepreneurs from varying backgrounds who are all committed to the same thing: thriving together. 
2. What is this year's Convention theme? 
   1. "ALL IN" - This theme embodies unity, commitment, and collective action for social justice. It emphasizes inclusive participation and solidarity, urging everyone to engage fully in the fight against systemic injustices. "All In" underscores the urgency of the ongoing struggle and the transformative power of collective effort toward a more just and equitable society 
3. Where will the 115th National Convention take place? 
   1. The convention will take place at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center –South Building located 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119.  
4. Where will future National Conventions take place? 
   1. 2025 – 116th National Convention - Charlotte, NC,  
   2. 2026 – 117th National Convention - TBD 
   3. 2027 – 118th National Convention - Long Beach, CA 

1. What are the registration rates for convention?

   1. Please visit https://naacp.org/convention/registration  

2. What is included with the National Convention registration? 

   1. All attendees that purchase a convention registration will have access to plenary sessions, advocacy forums (workshops), The Neighborhood and: 

      1. Required Access Badge 

      2. Regional Meetings 

      3. Advocacy Forums (workshops) 

      4. Convention Bag 

      5. Mobile App 

      6. Delegates' Reception hosted by Chairman Russell 

      7. President's Reception  

      8. Young Professionals Reception (21 - 40 years old) 

   2. All youth & colleges attendees receive benefits, PLUS: Youth and College Welcome Party 

      1. Youth socials 

      2. Youth workshops and panel sessions 

3. How do I register for the convention? 

   1. Registration opens early May.  For the convention choose the registration option that you would like on the registration page. Most people will fall into the delegate/alternate or observer category. Please keep in mind that youth registration is for youth & college members/attendees who are 25 and under.

4. What is the advance registration deadline?

   1. Advance registration ends July 12, 2024.   

5. How do I reserve a scooter?

   1. Scooterbug is the official scooter rental vendor of Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino, Luxor, and Hotel Delano.  You can reserve a scooter online, over the phone, or via email. 

      1. Online: https://www.scooterbug.com/lasvegas/ 

      2. Phone: 1-800-726-8284  

      3. Email: ReservationsLasVegas@scooterbug.com 

6. If a person is not a delegate, what rate do they pay?

   1. Non-delegates/alternates must register at the general public/observer registration rate.  

7. If a state conference or a unit is non-compliant, can they attend the National Convention?

   1. Yes! Please register as an observer/general public attendee.   

8. The registration system doesn't recognize me or my delegate. What should I do?

   1. Please use the name and email associated with your membership to get started. If you do not know the email address on file or have questions regarding your membership status, contact our Membership Department at membershipservices@naacpnet.org, or call (410) 580-5777.   

   2. If your membership is inactive, please renew your membership before registering delegates.  

9. I did not receive the email to register my delegates. What should I do?   

   1. If you did not receive an email, that means one or more of the following statements are true:   

      1. Your state conference or unit is compliant and the invitation to register delegates and alternates is in your spam/junk folder.   

      2. The unit or state conference is not nationally compliant. Please confirm your compliance status with NAACP membership by emailing memberservices@naacpnet.org; or calling (410) 580-5777.   

      3. The current secretary is not listed in the Member Portal. Please review your unit leadership in your member portal. To update your unit leadership, please complete an Officer Update Form or contact membershipservices@naacpnet.org or call (410) 580-5777.

10. Do you need a code to register delegates?  

    1. No. Delegate registration does not require a code. The link to register was sent to the compliant unit and state conference secretaries listed in the member portal.      

11. Can my state conference or unit attend National Convention if we are not compliant?  

    1. Yes, register as an observer.  

1. What does ACT-SO stand for?  
   1. ACT-SO stands for Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological, and Scientific Olympics. Every year high school students showcase their skills and talents in visual arts and business to performing and culinary arts.  For more information, visit the ACT-SO website by clicking here.     
2. Do you have to register for the convention to attend ACT-SO?  
   1. No, however, we encourage you to register and attend both.  
3. What dates are regional meetings taking place? 
   1. Regional Meetings are taking place Monday, July 15, and Tuesday, July 16. 

Everyone attending ACT-SO, the Convention, participating in a convention event, or visiting The Neighborhood MUST be registered. A badge or ticket is required to participate in all convention events.  

1. What are the COVID-19 protocols for Convention?     
   1. Based on current COVID-19 trends, the Department of Health and Human Services lifted the Presidential Declaration of a National Public Health Emergency arising from the COVID-19 pandemic on May 11, 2023. Therefore, COVID-19 will no longer be considered a national health emergency. We will continue to monitor trends and act accordingly based on Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance. Learn more here. 
   2. Your health and safety remain our top priority while attending the NAACP Convention and all NAACP events. COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are strongly recommended.  
   3. NAACP recommends that all attendees be fully vaccinated in accordance with the CDC guidelines. Boosters are strongly recommended but are not required.   
   4. Wearing facial coverings throughout 115th National Convention is also recommended but is not required.    
   5. If you become ill before attending the convention, please stay home and contact your healthcare provider for the safety and well-being of yourself and others. If you feel ill on-site, please self-isolate immediately and contact your healthcare provider.  Should you need a medical professional, we will have EMTs on-site at the convention center who can attend to your medical needs. 

1. What is the NAACP? 
   1. Vision: We envision an inclusive community rooted in liberation where all persons can exercise their civil and human rights without discrimination.  
   2. Mission: Our mission is to achieve equity, political rights, and social inclusion by advancing policies and practices that expand human and civil rights, eliminate discrimination, and accelerate the well-being, education, and economic security of Black people and all persons of color. 
2. How can I support the mission of the NAACP? 
   1. The NAACP legacy is long: our work consistent: to build Black political, social, and economic power to end racial injustice. We encourage you to consider investing in our work through individual giving, becoming a champion for ange,  or corporate giving and sponsorship, partner with us by becoming a member,  volunteering or by simply opening your networks and resources.  
   2. Every dollar you give to the NAACP, a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization, and NAACP Empowerment Programs, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is used to push our organization's mission forward. We take pride in how we utilize your donations to continue the fight toward Black liberation. 

1. How do I get information about sponsorship opportunities for the 115th National Convention? 
   1. For more information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Development at sponsorconvention@naacpnet.org.