35th NSMH National Conference & Career Fair Registration Information

REGISTER TODAY and join us February 13-15, 2025, at the Sheraton Reston, for the
35th Annual National Conference & Career Fair!

A SEAT AT THE TABLE: DIVERSITY STILL MATTERS!
 

The National Society of Minorities in Hospitality is pleased to invite you to attend its upcoming conference and career fair.  Be sure to register early and save!

The National Conference Schedule is as follows:

NSMH February 13-15, 2025

NSMH National Conference & Career Fair Schedule

(Schedule Subject to Change)

 

Thursday

1:00pm – 3:00pm | Industry Tour

3:15pm – 4:00pm | Candidates Meeting

3:30pm – 7:00 pm | Registration

3:15pm – 4:15pm | Board of Industry Affiliates (BIA) Meeting (by invitation only)

4:00pm – 5:00pm | Chapter Exhibit and Scrapbook

4:30pm – 5:30pm | Firs-Time Attendees Meeting

5:45pm – 6:45pm | Regional Meetings | East vs West Coast Regional Meetings

7:00pm – 8:45pm | Opening Session

9:00pm| Party

 

Friday

7:30am – 12:00pm | Registration Open

8:15am – 8:45am | Delegates Meeting

9:00am – 10:00am | Leadership Breakfast

10:15am – 11:00am | Workshops – Session A

11:15am – 12:00pm | Workshops – Session B

12:00pm – 1: 30pm | Lunch on Your Own

1:30pm – 2:15pm | Workshops – Session C

1:30pm – 2:15pm | Advisor Meeting – Crescents

2:30pm – 3:45pm | Industry Partner Workshops

5:00pm – 7:00pm | Candidate Speeches

9:00pm | Party

 

Saturday

7:30am – 11:00am | Registration Open

9:00am – 12:00pm | Career Fair/Interviews

12:00pm – 1:00pm | Career Fair Closed for Lunch

(Private Lunch for National Board, Sponsors, and Exhibitors)

1:00pm – 4:00pm | Career Fair/Interviews

6:30pm – 7:00 pm | President’s Reception (Chapter Presidents only)

7:00pm | Gala Dinner Doors Open

7:30pm – 10:00pm | Gala Dinner

10:00pm | Gala After Party

 

Cancellation/Refund Policy

If you are unable to attend the NSMH Annual National Conference & Career Fair after registering, we recommend that you transfer your registration. Should you need to cancel your registration, notify us via email to [email protected]. All cancellations prior to January 30, 2025, will require a 25% processing fee. Cancellations after this date will not be refunded. All registrations are transferable at an equal registration level. After this date full refunds are not available. Please note that refunds may take up to 10 days following the National Conference & Career Fair to be issued.

For additional information, questions, or to check the status of your membership, contact us!