36th NSMH National Conference & Career Fair High-Level Schedule 

NSMH is pleased to invite you to attend its upcoming conference and career fair.  Be sure to save the date and plan to register early!

The National Conference Schedule is as follows and is subject to change.

February 12-14, 2026 

Thursday

1:00pm – 3:00pm | Industry Tour (Pre-Registration Required)

3:15pm – 4:00pm | Candidates Meeting 

3:30pm – 7:00 pm | Registration

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

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

5:45pm – 6:45pm | Regional Meetings

7:00pm – 8:45pm | Opening Session

9:00pm | Opening Party - "All Black Everything"

Friday

7:00am – 7:30am | Delegates Meeting 

7:30am – 12:00pm | Registration Open 

7:30am – 9:15am | Leadership Breakfast 

9:15am – 10:00am | Workshops – Session A (multiple breakouts)

10:00am – 12:45pm | NSMH Pre-College & Career Outreach Programming | Powered by AHEAD

10:15am – 11:00am | Workshops – Session B (multiple breakouts)

11:15am – 12:00pm | Workshops – Session C (multiple breakouts)

12:00pm – 1: 30pm | Lunch on Your Own

1:45pm – 3:00pm | Workshops - Session D (multiple breakouts)

3:15pm – 4:00pm | Workshops - Session E (multiple breakouts)

4:15pm – 4:45pm | Candidate Speeches

5:00pm – 6:00pm | General Session: Fireside Chat with Chip Wade, CEO - Union Square Hospitality Group

9:00pm | Party - "Cowboy x NSMH"

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

7:00pm | Gala Dinner Doors Open 

7:30pm – 10:00pm | Gala Dinner 

10:00pm | Gala After Party - "Queen City Royalty"

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, 2026, 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!