Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQ)
The 47th Annual Conference & Exposition will take place September 24-26, 2025
The main location is the George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX 77010
Marriott Marquis Houston
1777 Walker Street,
Houston, Texas, USA, 77010
(713) 654-1777
Hilton Americas Houston
1600 Lamar St, Houston, TX 77010
(713) 739-8000
NBMBAA® has preferred rates at key Houston, TX. Booking through NBMBAA® ensures not only the best rates and experience but supports the organization.
The NBMBAA® Career Expo will take place Thursday, September 25 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Friday, September 26 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Note: year-round access is available to NBMBAA members. Conference registrants who aren’t members have access once they complete their registration.
Conference Job Match opens July 1.
Conference Job Match, which opens July 1, is when employers begin posting jobs and have access to start searching the résumé database for on-site Conference interviews.
If you would like to attend the Wednesday daytime programs or are purchasing a ticket for the NBMBAA Leadership Institute® you should plan to arrive sometime on Tuesday, 9/23/25.
If you would like to attend the Welcome Reception and Thursday/Friday Career Expo and programs, arrive during the day on Wednesday. 9/24/25.
We recommend departing either Saturday, 9/27/25, or if you want to experience extra time in Houston, on Sunday, 9/28/25.
We’ve had a change to our registration types. In order to allow more of our attendees to hear more of the important discussions happening this year, there is only one registration type that allows access to all programs. To allow this there will be no major luncheons or meal functions for this year’s event.
The NBMBAA Leadership Institute® remains as a pre-Conference workshop on Wednesday (additional ticket purchase required).
This year there is only one registration type for Conference, which includes the following:
- Conference Plenaries
- Regular Conference Breakouts, Meet Ups and Activations
- NBMBAA® Welcome Reception
- NBMBAA® Career Expo and Employment Network Interview Space
- Corporate Hospitality Receptions
- NBMBAA® members also have access to on-site résumé review and interview prep via the on-site Career Success Network® Center.
*NBMBAA Leadership Institute is an additional ticket purchase.
NBMBAA® Leadership Institute
Registration opens April 30. Announcements will be sent, so return them here or monitor us on social media via The Black MBA for more details.
Registration Rates are as follows:
| EARLY RATE APRIL 15-JUNE 28 | REGULAR RATE JUNE 29-AUG. 31 | LATE RATE SEPT. 1-13 | ON-SITE SEPT. 14-26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NBMBAA Member | $329.00 | $429.00 | $499.00 | $599.00 |
| Non-Member | $629.00 | $729.00 | $829.00 | $929.00 |
| HBCU Student* | $99.00 | $199.00 | $299.00 | $299.00 |
NBMBAA Leadership Institute Tickets
| EARLY RATE APRIL 15-JUNE 28 | REGULAR RATE JUNE 29-AUG. 31 | LATE RATE SEPT. 1-13 | ON-SITE SEPT. 14-26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NBMBAA Leadership Institute Ticket – NBMBAA Member | $499.00 | $599.00 | $699.00 | n/a |
| NBMBAA Leadership Institute Ticket – Non-Member | $599.00 | $699.00 | $699.00 | n/a |
*Must have a verified .edu address from a qualifying HBCU.
Exhibitor and Sponsor registrations are handled through the Exhibitor dashboard. Exhibitors have special registration rates. Exhibitor/Sponsor registration will open in early May. Please contact your account representative if you are a sponsor (pd@nbmbaa.org). For exhibitors, contact exhibitor support via nbmbaa@eagteam.com. Note that exhibitors must be paid in full to access their registrations.
Attendees can register at any point, however access to the NBMBAA® Job Board is not available until you register so we encourage you to register as soon as possible to access all Conference benefits.
Exhibitors must register their staffs by September 7, 2025
NBMBAA® members receive a discount on regular rates.
Visit the member page at https://nbmbaa.org/joinnbmbaa/ to complete your membership purchase. Be sure to use the email address from your membership profile when you register for the conference event.
HBCU Students can receive a discount via a special code provided to their institutions. Contact your career office for more information or contact us via membership@nbmbaa.org. Verification is required. Students can join and register for member discounts. Non-member students are subject to non-member rates. Visit https://nbmbaa.org/joinnbmbaa/ for more information on membership.
Glad you asked! Our local chapters sponsor attendees, as do corporations.
Keep an eye on our scholarship page for a chance to apply for Conference support.
Visit your local chapter pages on platforms like LinkedIn to see their opportunities.
You can also Volunteer at Conference to earn a free registration. Stay tuned for more information.
Send an email to the show management team via nbmbaa@eagteam.com
Send us an email to conference@nbmbaa.org.
No. This is a list scam. We do not sell our subscriber, member or partner lists.
No. Our official housing provider is via EAG Team, and they will never call unsolicited. There are housing scammers who will call offering rooms and are not guaranteed nor official. Only rooms booked through our block and official provider are protected.
You can secure your room block here or contact EAG Team directly:
Official Housing and Registration VendorEvent Advisory Group (EAG Team) Housing Service Line: 703-272-8544
EMAIL: nbmbaahousing@eagteam.com
NBMBAA® partners with several vendors to provide services. However, in most cases those partners will not reach out to you, but official partners who may contact you include:
- Event Advisory Group (EAG Team): Exhibit and Sponsorship Sales, Media Sales
- Web Scribble: Job Board Sales
Corporate Partners will post job and pre-screen résumés for interviews this summer. Your best chance for interviews is to make sure your information is up to date when companies begin searching.
Visit the NBMABA Job Board as soon as you register or follow the link on your registration confirmation to visit the NBMBAA Career Success Network® job board, upload your current résumé, apply for current jobs and contact employers. Conference Job Match opens July 1, so don’t delay.
