Schedule At-a-Glance

NBCDI’s 51st national conference celebrates over half a century of advocacy, policy initiatives, community mobilization and service in the Black community. This is an urgent call for you to be part of a moment and strategy towards action-oriented solutions that will move us closer to ensuring that Black children have equitable opportunities for healthy development, nurturing learning experiences, and life success. 

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
- Remember to bring your proof of full vaccination card (CDC).
- The conference full registration badge will provide access to all workshop sessions and the gala, admitting one registered person per badge.

ATTIRE
All Sessions: Business Casual
Afrofuturistic Gala: Business Cocktail (Formal attire is optional). Wearing of comfortable shoes is recommended.

MEALS PROVIDED WITH REGISTRATION
Friday Kick-Off Reception - Heavy appetizers; No host bar (cash bar for alcoholic beverages)
Saturday morning - Coffee and tea station with continental breakfast 
Saturday - Full lunch
Saturday MDRC Session - Dessert
Saturday Gala - Full dinner 
Sunday morning - Coffee and tea station with lite food options
Sunday mid-morning - Full brunch 
 

HASHTAGS 
#NBCDI
#NBCDIConference2022
#BlackChildrenMatter
#FairAndJust
#BlackFutures

 

Friday, October 7
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	National Affiliate Network Leadership Training Seminar
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	NBCDI Private Walking Tour Register Here
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Conference Registration Open
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Kick-Off Reception & Opening of the Conference Exhibit Hall Documentary Screening: Clothed Minds, 6:30pm and 7:15pm
Saturday, October 8
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM	Opening Plenary Session: Overview of Policy Landscape and the Challenges and Opportunities It Presents for Achieving Racial Equity for Black Children
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM	Workshop Block 1
11:15 AM - 12:30 AM	Workshop Block 2
12:45 PM - 2:15 PM	Elders Processional & Legacy Voices: Afrofuturism Owning the Black Future; Learning From History to Create the Future
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM	Choice of Simultaneous Sessions: I. Intergenerational Conversations: A Discussion on Sankofa and Afrofuturism  II. Dessert & Conversation: Advancing Equity in Early Care and Education: Re-imagining Child Assessments. Featuring Lauren Chisholm (Appletree Institute), Dr. Leah Austin (NBCDI) and Marquita Davis (Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation). Sponsored by Measures for Early Success
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM	Workshop Block 3
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM	Afrofuturistic Gala The Museum of African American History and Culture. Shuttles begin departure at 6:45 P.M.
Sunday, October 9
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM	Workshop Block 4
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Men of NBCDI: Celebrating and Uplifting Boys and Men of Color *Open to men and women attendees
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM	Workshop Block 5
11:45 AM - 2:00 PM	Inspirational Wellness Brunch & Closing Session Keynote Speaker: Kelli Richardson Lawson – The SonRise Project, Performances by Recording Artist John Houston Smith and Howard University Gospel Choir