117th NAACP National Convention
July 18 @ 8:00 am - July 22 @ 5:00 pm
In Chicago, Illinois. The event will be hosted at the McCormick Place West Building. This convention marks a historic 100-year return to the city, as Chicago hosted the NAACP’s first national convention in June 1926.
- Expected Attendance: Approximately 10,000 visitors are expected to attend the gathering.
- Associated Events: The National ACT-SO Competition will precede and overlap with the convention, taking place from July 15 – 19, 2026.
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Registration & Planning
- Registration Opening: Official registration for delegates and alternates is scheduled to open in April 2026.
- Housing: Hotel blocks and housing reservations are expected to open in March 2026.
- Important Deadlines: The deadline to assign names to group housing blocks is May 29, 2026, with a general reservation cut-off date starting June 28, 2026.
- Inquiries: Further updates can be found on the official NAACP Convention website.
Host Hotels
Specific hotels have been designated for different attendee groups to provide discounted rates:
- ACT-SO Host Hotel: Marriott Marquis Chicago.
- Youth & College Hotels: Hampton Inn & Suites McCormick Place and Hilton Garden Inn McCormick Place.
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