Registration Info for NAME's 2025 Conference in New Orleans 

NARRATE: Our Stories Matter. The Transformative Power of Storytelling

Please note changes to this year's registration package.
The registration package includes attendance at the following:

• A half- or full-day Intensive Institute on Wednesday,
• A School Tour on Wednesday, details will be posted soon,
• All general and concurrent sessions on Thursday through Saturday,
• Reception on Wednesday with one free drink ticket,
• Other receptions with a cash bar during the conference,
• Dine & Dialogue Luncheons on Thursday and Saturday,
• Founders Luncheon on Friday, 
• Sankofa on Sunday, "Honoring the Past, Empowering the Future"

The Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony on Friday night are not included in the registration package and must be purchased as an add-on to the registration package. 

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION RATES.

OPTIONAL Event:  Gala Dinner & Annual Awards Ceremony, Friday Evening, Nov. 21: 

Individual Ticket: $150.
The Gala ticket includes a reception, plated meal, participation in a raffle and live auction; live entertainment, dancing and cash bar.  

Please consider SPONSORING a TABLE at NAME's Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony, Friday, Nov. 21:  $1500.
Table for 10 guests, The Gala ticket includes a reception, plated meal, participation in raffle & live auction, live entertainment, dancing, and cash bar. This charge is for a table of 10 people.

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IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES: 

• Intensive Institutes are all on Wednesday, November 19, 2025
• School Tours are all on Wednesday, November 19, 2025
• Early Bird Registration at discounted rates closes September 30, 2025
• Regular Registration is open from October 1 - November 18, 2025
• Onsite Registration is open from November 19-22, 2025

IMPORTANT NOTE:
To allow for effective conference planning there are no refunds for presenters registered in any category. 

REFUND POLICY::
1. No refunds are available for presenters registered in any category.
2. Refund requests must be submitted in writing to finance@NAMEorg.org.
3. Full refund (-$25 processing fee) is available until October 15, 2025.
4. Half refund (-$50 processing fee) is available between October 16 and November 18, 2025.

NAME Conference
Hotel Registration: 

Intercontinental Hotel
New Orleans, LA
444 St. Charles Avenue

Hotel Block Room Rate: 
$165 per night
(+$30 per extra person/per night)

Hotel Block Registation Link

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CEU Credit is Available for NAME Conference Participants: 

Continuing education units (CEUs) are available through your participation at the NAME conference. In order to receive 1 CEU, you will need to attend 12 sessions and have your participation verified by the presenter and/or their designee. A passport to verify your participation will be available at the registration desk at the conference. When you’ve participated in 12 or more sessions, turn the passport back in to the registration desk. There you’ll be given the weblink to submit your application in order to receive your CEU certificate.  Fee: $25 USD