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National Federation of the Blind National Convention
June 1, 2023 - June 6, 2023
$25Join the largest gathering of blind people in the world at the National Federation of the Blind National Convention. This premier event offers training, support, and information for the blind community, as well as networking, community building, and advocacy opportunities. With over 3000 attendees from around the globe, the convention offers workshops, presentations, and exhibits addressing various topics related to blindness and visual impairment. While open to all, only NFB members can participate in decision-making for organizational policy. Don’t miss out on this life-changing event – book your hotel and register to attend today.
2023 Dates, Rates, and Location
July 1 through July 6, 2023
Houston, Texas
Room Rates:
$119 for singles, doubles, triples, and quads plus 8.25% sales tax and 17% occupancy tax.
Main Convention Hotel
The Hilton Americas-Houston
1600 Lamar Street
Houston, TX 77010
800-236-2905
Overflow Hotel
Marriott Marquis Houston
1777 Walker St,
Houston, TX 77010
877-622-3056
To book a room, call your preferred hotel and ask for the “NFB Convention” block. For each room, the hotel will take a deposit of the first night’s room rate and taxes and will require a credit card or a personal check. If you use a credit card, the deposit will be charged against your card immediately. If a reservation is cancelled before Monday, June 1, 2023, half of the deposit will be returned. Otherwise refunds will not be made.
Schedule
The schedule for the 2023 convention is:
- Saturday, July 1: Seminar Day
- Sunday, July 2: Resolutions Day
- Monday, July 3: Board Meeting and Division Day
- Tuesday, July 4: Opening Session
- Wednesday, July 5: Business Session
- Thursday, July 6: Banquet Day and Adjournment
Registration
Registration is now open until May 31, 2023.
- Registration for the 2023 National Convention is $25 per person.
- Banquet tickets for Thursday, July 6, are $70 per person.
Please review the National Federation of the Blind Code of Conduct prior to registering.
Register online now for the 2023 National Convention!
#NFB23 Virtual Experience
We are excited to offer opportunities for engagement and connection to participants who are unable to attend the convention in-person. Details the 2023 National Convention Virtual Experience, a dedicated online space for exclusive convention activities, are coming soon. Registration for the virtual experience is separate and at no cost. Register for the #NFB23 Virtual Experience!
Convention Connections and Activities
Some convention activities require separate enrollment or registration.
NFB Camp (Child Care)
NFB Camp is a childcare option offered during our national convention for children ages six weeks to twelve-years-old, both blind and sighted. NFB Camp (Child Care during Convention) enrollment is separate from the convention registration. Get the schedule and enroll now for the NFB Camp!
#NFB23 Career Fair
Pursue the career you want. Connect and support with more talent. The next National Federation of the Blind career fair will be in Houston, Texas on July 2, 2023, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Central Time. This is an in-person career fair. There will not be a virtual component.
2023 Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship
Have you always wanted to attend an NFB annual convention but have not done so because of the lack of funds? If so, the Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship Fund could help make attending your first National Convention a reality. Visit the Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship page to learn more and to apply.
More Information
Stay tuned for more details regarding the upcoming National Convention. If you have questions, please contact us at 410-659-9314 or nfb@nfb.org.
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