Convention Bulletin 2024

Believe, Dream, Include, Lead, Champion. Join us for the biggest event of the year, 2024 National Convention of the National Federation of the Blind. Find important details in this bulletin.

Wednesday, July 3 through Monday, July 8, 2024
Orlando, Florida at the Rosen Centre

Start planning your trip now. If this will be your first convention or if you need a refresh, access our First Timer’s Guide (https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/first-timers-guide).

Book Your Hotel

For 2024 convention room reservations, please call the hotel at (800) 204-7234. Ask for the “NFB Convention” block. Here are important things to know about the rates and booking the room:

Rates

Our 2024 convention room rate for singles and doubles is $129. Room rate for triples and quads is $139.

Taxes and Deposit

• Occupancy taxes and surcharges are an additional 13.5 percent.
• There is no charge for children under eighteen if no extra bed is requested.
• At the time you make a reservation, a $146 deposit is required for each room reserved. If you use a credit card, the deposit will be charged against your card immediately, just as would be the case with a $146 check.

Cancellations

If a reservation is cancelled before Saturday, June 1, 2024, half of the deposit will be returned. Otherwise, refunds will not be made.

Registration

Registration for convention opens in March. Registration will be $25 per person plus $75 per banquet ticket. Register early because prices go up if you register onsite in Orlando. Registration includes the biggest event of the year, access to the event app, and communications on the latest news and events.

Convention Season Schedule

The following are important dates to know as you prepare to attend convention.

• January 1: Hotel open for reservations
• March 1: Convention registration opens
• March 31: Scholarship application closes
• April 15: Bolotin Award application closes
• May 1: Blind Educator of the Year Award and Distinguished Educator of Blind Students Award nominations close
• May 31: Online Registration ($25) closes until convention. Onsite registration ($30) will be available. Plan to register early to avoid the increased registration fees.
• July 3: Convention Begins!

Convention Week Schedule

• Wednesday, July 3: Seminars, Breakout Sessions, Registration Opens
• Thursday, July 4: Exhibit Hall Opens, More Breakouts, Resolutions Committee
• Friday, July 5: National Board and National Division Meetings
• Saturday, July 6: General Sessions with Opening Ceremonies and Presidential Report
• Sunday, July 7: General Sessions with Presentations, Business, and Financial Report
• Monday, July 8: General Sessions with More Presentations, Banquet, and Adjournment

The full agenda will be available in June.

Request for Door Prizes

Door prizes are submitted from state affiliates, local chapters, and individuals. Prizes should be small in size but large in value, at least $25. Cash is always appropriate and welcome. Please do not include alcohol. Drawings will occur throughout the convention sessions with a grand prize of truly impressive proportions drawn at the banquet. If you have a prize that must be shipped in advance of the convention, please email affiliate president Paul Martinez at [email protected] to make arrangements.

Division, Committee, Group Meetings

Over 200 sessions and meetings happen during convention. If you are a leader in a division, committee, or group who will meet at convention, please don’t wait to organize. Start planning your agenda, goals, and connections now. Stay tuned for details from the Convention Chair, John Berggren.

Volunteer

Thank you to the hundreds of volunteers who help make national convention a big success. If you are interested in learning more about how to get involved, please connect with your state affiliate president. Additionally, register early to get access to all volunteer opportunities.

Countdown to Orlando

The best collection of exhibits featuring new technology; meetings of our special interest groups, committees, and divisions; the most stimulating and provocative program items of any meeting of the blind in the world; the chance to renew friendships in our Federation family; and the unparalleled opportunity to be where the real action is and where decisions are being made—all of these mean you will not want to miss being a part of the 2024 National Convention. We can’t wait to be with you in Orlando in July. Visit nfb.org/convention for more convention details.