Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. · Georgia District Association

71st Annual | 86th Anniversary
District Conference

Thursday 19 – Saturday 21 November 2026

Hilton Atlanta

Venue255 Courtland Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30303
Room rate$192 single or double
Reserve byMonday, 2 November 2026
District Conference

“The Georgia District, One Brotherhood, Mission Driven, Empowered to Lead”

Belford V. Lawson Oratorical Competition

“When Conflict Turns Critical: The Responsibility of Young Black Men to Lead, De-Escalate, and Transform Their Communities”

Hobart S. Jarrett Debate Competition

“Has Black leadership in America effectively advanced democracy and justice in a rapidly changing society?”

Thursday19 November
  1. 4:00pm–7:00pm

    Pre-Conference Activities

    Prefunction North

  2. 6:00pm–10:00pm

    Registration

    Prefunction North

    All events are included with registration, except for the 4th Annual Robert A. (Bob) Willis Life Membership Breakfast.

    You can check in at registration using the email address you used for registration or by scanning the QR Code on your registration confirmation email.

    The arm bands provided at registration check-in must be worn at all times—no exceptions.

  3. 6:00pm–8:00pm

    Board Meeting

    301 - 305

  4. 8:00pm–10:00pm

    Board Dinner

    309-311

Friday20 November
  1. 7:30am–12:00pm

    Preliminary Belford V. Lawson Oratorical Contestclosed session

    301/302

  2. 7:30am–12:00pm

    Preliminary Collegiate Scholars Bowlclosed session

    304/305

  3. 7:30am–10:30am

    Preliminary Debate Competitionclosed session

    303

  4. 8:00am–11:00pm

    Miss Old Gold and Black Rehearsalclosed session

    204/205

  5. 8:00am–8:00pm

    Awardsclosed session

    Crystal Ballroom

  6. 8:00am–8:00pm

    Vendor Area

    309/310

  7. 8:00am–6:00pm

    Registration

    Prefunction North

    All events are included with registration, except for the 4th Annual Robert A. (Bob) Willis Life Membership Breakfast.

    You can check in at registration using the email address you used for registration or by scanning the QR Code on your registration confirmation email.

    The arm bands provided at registration check-in must be worn at all times—no exceptions.

  8. 8:00am–5:00pm

    Senior Brother and Military Lounge

    214

  9. 8:30am–9:15am

    Opening Business Session

    Grand Ballroom East

  10. 9:30am–11:30am

    Second Business Session

    Grand Ballroom East

  11. 12:00pm–1:30pm

    Fraternal Luncheon

    Grand Ballroom West

    Suit or Blazer, White Shirt, Tie, Socks, and Arm Band Are Required.

    Please be sure to stay seated until hotel staff directs you to the buffet line.

  12. 2:00pm–6:00pm

    Preliminary Collegiate Scholars Bowlclosed session

    304/305

  13. 2:00pm–3:50pm

    New Brother Training

    Grand Ballroom East

  14. 2:00pm–2:50pm

    Concurrent Workshop

    208/209

    Topic to be announced.

  15. 2:00pm–2:50pm

    Concurrent Workshop

    210/211

    Topic to be announced.

  16. 2:00pm–2:50pm

    Concurrent Workshop

    212/213

    Topic to be announced.

  17. 3:00pm–3:50pm

    Concurrent Workshop

    208/209

    Topic to be announced.

  18. 3:00pm–3:50pm

    Concurrent Workshop

    210/211

    Topic to be announced.

  19. 3:00pm–3:50pm

    Concurrent Workshop

    212/213

    Topic to be announced.

  20. 4:00pm–4:50pm

    Dr. Hobart S. Jarrett Debate Competition — Final

    Grand Ballroom East

  21. 5:00pm–6:00pm

    Collegiate Brothers Caucus

    Grand Ballroom East / Corridor

  22. 6:00pm–11:59pm

    Hospitality

    Hospitality Suite

  23. 8:00pm–11:00pm

    Step Show

    Grand Ballroom West / Corridor

    This ticket is included in registration.

  24. 8:30pm–12:30am

    Local Chapter Event

    Grand Ballroom East

Saturday21 November
  1. 7:30am–9:00am

    4th Annual Robert A. Willis Life Member Breakfast

    Grand Ballroom West

    Please be sure to stay seated until hotel staff directs you to the buffet line.

  2. 8:00am–8:00pm

    Vendor Area

    309/310

  3. 8:00am–6:00pm

    Miss Old Gold and Black Interviewsclosed session

    206/207

  4. 8:00am–6:00pm

    Miss Old Gold and Black Rehearsalclosed session

    204/205

  5. 8:00am–5:00pm

    Senior Brother and Military Lounge

    214

  6. 8:00am–11:00am

    Votingclosed session

    208/209

    All Delegates will receive an email from eBallot to the email address used during registration. The registration email address cannot be changed.

  7. 8:30am–1:00pm

    Late Registration

    Prefunction North

    All events are included with registration, except for the 4th Annual Robert A. (Bob) Willis Life Membership Breakfast.

    You can check in at registration using the email address you used for registration or by scanning the QR Code on your registration confirmation email.

    The arm bands provided at registration check-in must be worn at all times—no exceptions.

  8. 9:00am–2:00pm

    Awards ( CLOSED UNTIL AFTER LUNCH)closed session

    Crystal Ballroom

  9. 9:00am–10:45am

    Third Business Session

    Grand Ballroom East / Corridor

    NO ENTRY OR EXIT DURING THE NECROLOGY SERVICE

  10. 11:00am–12:30pm

    Final Business Session - Georgia District Leadership Presentations

    Grand Ballroom East / Corridor

  11. 12:30pm–12:45pm

    Georgia District Conference Picture

    Room to be announced

  12. 1:00pm–2:30pm

    Oratorical Luncheon

    Grand Ballroom West

    Alpha Attire and Arm Bands Are Required

    Please be sure to stay seated until hotel staff directs you to the buffet line.

  13. 2:30pm–2:45pm

    Local Chapter Community Service (Kick-off)

    Room to be announced

  14. 2:45pm–5:00pm

    Local Chapter Community Service

    Room to be announced

  15. 3:00pm–6:00pm

    Awards (OPEN FOR BROTHERS)

    Crystal Ballroom

  16. 3:00pm–3:50pm

    Dr. John Hope Franklin Scholars Bowl Competition — Final

    Grand Ballroom West

  17. 4:30pm–5:30pm

    Awards Program

    Grand Ballroom West

  18. 6:00pm–11:00pm

    Hospitality

    Hospitality Suite

  19. 6:00pm–8:00pm

    District Director Reception

    District Director Suite

  20. 8:00pm–11:00pm

    Miss Old Gold and Black Scholarship Competition

    Grand Ballroom East / Corridor

    Alpha Attire (and Arm Bands Are Required

  21. 10:00pm–1:00am

    Brotherhood Smoke

    Room to be announced