NAACP National Convention 2026

NAACP National Convention 2026 Overview

Type

An in-person, five-day national trade show and convention

Also Known As

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Annual National Convention

Start Date

July 18, 2026 (Saturday)

End Date

July 22, 2026 (Wednesday)

Time Zone

Central Time (CT) — local time

Organizer

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

4805 Mt. Hope Drive, Baltimore, MD, United States

Venue

McCormick Place

2301 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60616, United States

Location

Chicago - Illinois

Accommodation

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Nearby Airports

• Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) ~ 8 miles (straight-line distance)
• Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) ~ 17 miles (straight-line distance)

Driving distance may vary. Other airports may be available within driving distance.

Category

Education, Learning & Career

Established

1962

By the Numbers

10,000+ attendees; 117th edition; 5 days Figures are based on official organizer materials and may vary by year.

Open To Public?

No, this event is not open to the public.

Frequency

Annual

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