NNPA 2016 Annual Convention – June 21-25, 2016

SAVE THE DATE! — 2016 NNPA ANNUAL CONVENTION

JUNE 21-25, 2016

Omni Houston Hotel, 4 Riverway
Houston, TX

The deadline date for receiving NNPA discounted room rates extended to May 25, 2016.

For more details, contact Claudette Perry at cperry@nnpa.org.

Reserve your hotel rooms today!

The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) is looking forward to seeing you at the 2016 Annual Convention in Houston, June 21-25, highlighting:

The Prayer Breakfast (with gospel singer Kathy Taylor and honoree Ambassador Bobby Jones)
The huge Houston Welcome Reception at the Buffalo Soldiers Museum (entertainment by Zydeco Artist, Keith Frank and other surprises)
The informative morning and afternoon training sessions “Using Technology to Improve Your Business” (back by popular demand from mid-winter conference)
A discussion on “Decriminalizing the Black Community” (panelists Former Congressman Kendrick Meek, Chief John I. Dixon, Major Neil Franklin and Art Way)
Fabulous exhibits, luncheon sessions, the Merit Awards Dinner, the Legacy Awards Black Tie Gala, and Special Guests.
More updates to come, but without delay, register for the convention today and book your hotel room.

After all of that, how about a pool party at this beautiful poolside?

Make your hotel reservations today while the NNPA group rate of $159 is still available. Deadline for receiving this rate is May 15^th!

For nightlife and attractions during your stay

Daytime attractions information

Event Details

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES INCLUDE COST OF MEAL FUNCTIONS. ADDITIONAL MEAL TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED. REGISTRATION FEE INCREASES JUNE 11-25.George W. Bush Intercontinental Airport (27 miles to hotel) or William P. Hobby Airport (17 miles)

The Omni Hotel is located at 4 Riverway, Houston, TX. Hotel does not have an airport shuttle service.

SEE DRAFT SCHEDULE BELOW. MORE DETAILS WILL BE PROVIDED SOON!

Schedule:

Tuesday, June 21
10:00am – 3:00pm	Journalism Careers Workshops: Technology and Entreprenurship Opportunities, Texas Southern University -3011 Cleburne, Houston, TX Bus Transport
Wednesday, June 22
11:30pm – 12:30pm	Joint Board Luncheon
12:45pm – 2:00pm	Foundation Board Meeting
2:30pm – 5:30pm	Association Board Meeting
7:00pm – 10:00pm	Chairman’s Welcome Reception Buffalo Soldiers Museum – 3816 Caroline Street, Houston, TX Bus Transport from Hotel to Event and Return
Thursday, June 23
8:30am – 10:30am	Prayer Breakfast: Proclaiming the Good News HONOREE Dr. Bobby Jones; Performance By Kathy Taylor
10:45am – 12:00pm	Morning Training Session
12:15pm – 1:45pm	Luncheon Session – Hosted by Ford Motor Company
2:00pm – 3:30pm	Afternoon Training Session
6:00pm – 9:30pm	Cocktails – NNPA Foundation Merit Awards Dinner
Friday, June 24
8:30am – 9:45am	Breakfast Session – Health Focus
10:00am – 12:00pm	Panel Discussion, Criminal Justice Reform – Hosted by RAI Services Company
12:15pm – 1:45pm	Luncheon Session
2:00pm – 3:30pm	Regional Elections
3:30pm – 5:00pm	Publishers General Meeting
6:00pm – 9:30pm	Cocktails – Legacy Awards Gala Dinner – Black Tie
Saturday, June 25
9:00am – 10:30am	Breakfast Session
10:30am – 2:00pm	Pool Party at the Omni Hotel
2:00pm	2016 Annual Convention Adjourns