Wed, Jul 26
|Boston
114th NAACP National Convention
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.
Time & Location
Jul 26, 9:00 AM – Aug 01, 10:00 PM
Boston, Boston, MA, USA
About the event
Registration
Registration is open for members, delegates, and observers. Visit the National NAACP
Convention website for registration information: NAACP.org/Convention
Volunteers
We are recruiting 1,500 volunteers for various roles from June 26-August 3, 2023. To
register for training and informational sessions visit: https://support.naacp.org/a/2023- naacp-national-convention-volunteer-sign-form
Volunteers can be individuals or groups. To register a group, email
Vendors
Vendor applications are being considered by the National NAACP. Please use this link
if you are interested in becoming a convention vendor:
https://forms.gle/fDE3GHyE838AC58i6
Convention Interns and Fellows
There are several intern and fellow opportunities for individuals between 16-25 yrs. We
also have several convention associate roles for individuals with event, project
management and administrative experience. Those who have interest should email a
statement of interest and resume to convention@naacpboston.org
Wednesday, July 26th
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM ACT-SO Welcome Pep Rally
Location: BCEC, Lawn on D
Thursday, July 27 th
9:00 AM ACT-SO Registration
National ACT-SO Competitions (Various Start Times)
Location: BCEC & Boston Park Plaza
Friday, July 28th
10:00 AM ACT-SO Centerstage Masterclass Series
Location: BCEC, Hall A (The Hub, ACT-SO Gallery)
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM Convention Registration
Location: BCEC, North Lobby
2:00 PM – 9:00 PM The Hub Opening Block Party
ACT-SO STEM & Visual Arts Gallery Opening
ACT-SO Taste & Savor Culinary Experience
Location: BCEC, Hall A
9:00 PM Boston Branch Blue Ribbon Host Signature Event w/local guest hosts
Location: TBA
Saturday, July 29th
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Virtual CLE Seminar
10:00 AM – 7:30 PM Convention Registration
Location: BCEC, North Lobby
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM The Hub
ACT-SO STEM & Visual Arts Gallery Viewing
Location: BCEC, Hall A
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM WIN Empowerment Brunch
Location: BCEC, Ballroom
Cost: $95
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Health Luncheon – BCEC, Room 258
Cost: $70
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM 46 th NAACP ACT-SO Awards
Location: BCEC, Hall B
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Career Summit @ The Hub
Location: BCEC, Hall A
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM Opening Public Mass Meeting
Location: BCEC, Hall B
8:30 PM – 10:30 PM Delegates Reception
Location: Westin
Youth & College Welcome Party
Location: BCEC
9:30 PM Boston Branch Blue Ribbon Host Signature Event w/local guest hosts
Location: TBA
Sunday, July 30 th
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM Worship Service (w/ Memorial)
Location: BCEC, Hall B
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Convention Registration
Location: BCEC, North Lobby
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Virtual CLE Seminar
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM The Hub
ACT-SO STEM & Visual Arts Gallery Viewing
Location: BCEC, Hall A
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM Membership Luncheon – BCEC, Ballroom
Cost: $80
Roy Wilkins Luncheon (youth)
BCEC, Room 210/Junior Ballroom
Cost: $45
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Gospelfest
Location: The Pavilion
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Youth & College Mass Meeting
Location: BCEC, Hall B
Monday, July 31st
7:00 AM – 5:30 PM Convention Registration
Location: BCEC, North Lobby
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM Juanita Jackson Mitchell Youth Awards Gala
Location: BCEC, Ballroom
Cost: $65
9:30 PM – 11:00 PM Youth Post Gala Party
Location: BCEC, Ballroom
9:30 PM Boston Branch Blue Ribbon Host Signature Event w/local guest hosts
Location: TBA
Tuesday, August 1st
8:30 AM – 1:00 PM Convention Registration
Location: BCEC, North Lobby
12:30 PM – 3:00 PM Labor Luncheon & Symposium
Location: BCEC
Cost: $80
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Spingarn Freedom Fund Awards Dinner
Location: BCEC, Ballroom
Cost: $175