#NABJ26 Member Session & Speaker Quick Facts
The Call for Member Session Proposals is closed for the #NABJ26 Convention & Career Fair scheduled for August 12-16 in Atlanta, GA.
NABJ has the final decision on all submitted NABJ session proposals. Duplicate session submissions and topics may be combined by the NABJ Programming Committee. Decisions will be made in late-May and notifications will be sent to the organizer shortly thereafter. We ask that you please do not contact NABJ to inquire about the status of your submission.
Accepted member sessions may have up to 1 moderator and 4 panelists.
Moderators and panelists of member sessions/events are eligible for complimentary registration for the DAY of the session. If the moderator/panelist plans to attend the convention beyond the DAY of the session, NABJ offers a discounted Convention registration rate of $275. Pre-registration speakers who have paid more than the discounted speaker rate will be given a refund. The adjustment will appear as a credit to your balance, or if you have paid in full, will be credited back to the original payment method.
Visit HERE to complete a refund request form. Further details will be provided if your session is accepted. Please note that the moderator and panelist registration benefit is non-transferable.
Hard copy signage will not be provided for member sessions. The built-in room reader boards located outside of each session room at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis will display the current session. Attendees may also access the #NABJ26 Convention app for the #NABJ26 schedule.
The standard set for member sessions is theater seating, 60 minutes with a 6-foot head table for 4 panelists with up to 3 microphones, and a lectern with microphone. Hands-on sessions are encouraged and are in a classroom seating at maximum room capacity, 60 minutes with a 6-foot head table for 4 panelists with up to 3 microphones, and a lectern with microphone. Please note that your request to be placed in a hands-on classroom setting is not guaranteed; however, organizers of accepted sessions will be able to upload documents (i.e. PDFs) in the #NABJ26 Convention app.
Any requests outside of the standard set will incur an additional charge. These charges will be at the expense of the organizer and/or presenter(s) from NABJ or NABJ's third party vendor(s). It is the responsibility of the speaker(s)/organizer to contact and pay NABJ's third party vendors directly to order food & beverage, additional audio visual or setup requests outside of the standard set. It is also the responsibility of the speaker(s) to consult with the third-party vendor(s) onsite to ensure all orders are accurately placed to the partner's satisfaction. NABJ's show management team will be informed of all orders; however, cannot oversee orders directly submitted by the speaker(s)/organizer.
Please contact programming@nabj.org if you have any questions.
#NABJ26 Partner Session/Event & Speaker Quick Facts
Partner Session/Event Speaker Limits (Unless otherwise noted on the agreement)
Moderators and panelists of partner sessions/events are eligible for complimentary registration for the DAY of the session/event. If the moderator/panelist plans to attend the convention beyond the DAY of the session/event, NABJ offers a discounted Convention registration rate of $275. Pre-registered speakers who have paid more than the discounted speaker rate will be given a refund. The adjustment will appear as a credit to your balance, or if you have paid in full, will be credited back to the original payment method. Further details will be provided once your partner session/event is confirmed. Visit HERE to complete a refund request form. Partners may email speaker updates to vjeparker@nabj.org and prog
Partner Session/Screening/Clips & Conversations Room Sets
Room Set – Max theater set per room capacity, head table for 4pp, lectern, stage for larger rooms
AV – Mic at lectern, up to four table mics at head table, Laptop, LCD projector with advancer and screen, PC and MAC connector cables (HDMI, lightning, etc.); MAC/PC switcher, and Microsoft Office software. In-room tech support will be provided for partner screenings/clips and conversations.
F&B – If F&B is not included in the agreement, the partner will work directly with the assigned hotel rep once approved by NABJ.
Breakfasts / Luncheons
Room Set – Max banquet (rounds with 8-10pp per round) set per room capacity, lectern, stage
AV – Mic at lectern, Laptop, LCD projector with advancer and screen, PC and MAC connector cables (HDMI, lightning, etc.); MAC/PC switcher, and Microsoft Office software.
F&B – Refer to your agreement. If F&B is not placed by NABJ, the partner will work directly with the assigned hotel rep once approved by NABJ.
Receptions
Room Set – Banquet (rounds with 8-10pp per round) and hi-boys per room capacity, lectern, stage
AV – Mic at lectern, Laptop, LCD projector with advancer and screen, PC and MAC connector cables (HDMI, lightning, etc.); MAC/PC switcher, and Microsoft Office software.
F&B – Refer to your agreement. If F&B is not placed by NABJ, the partner will work directly with the assigned hotel rep once approved by NABJ.
Room sets and layouts will be provided by the NABJ Programming Team after confirming with the venue and Fire Marshal. Additional needs outside of the above sets will be at the partner’s expense. Organizers for half and full-day partner sessions will work directly with the NABJ Programming Team and the venue rep to confirm their room layout.
Partner Session/Event Signage
Please contact development@nabj.org