Senior: June 22 – 26, 2025
Elementary: June 27 – 29, 2025
Junior: June 29 – July 3, 2025
Registration Deadline: May 2, 2025
Testing/Submission Window: May 7 – 21, 2025
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
Orlando, Florida
National Convention is our culminating event each summer where individuals who have qualified during their respective State Conventions and Leadership Summits join to compete for a national title. On top of the excitement of that attendees also get to:
New ‘Stay to Save’ Model
We’re pleased to share some important updates regarding the registration process for the 2025 National Beta Convention in Orlando. These changes are designed to help us maintain the high-quality experience you’ve come to expect while keeping costs manageable for everyone.
Starting with the 2025 convention, attendees who book rooms within our official National Convention room blocks at the Gaylord Palms Orlando or the Marriott Village Orlando will enjoy the standard pre-registration cost of $50 per person.
Attendees not staying at our official hotels will see an increase in their registration fees.
Here’s what you need to know:
- If your club chooses to stay outside of the approved room blocks, the registration cost will be $75 per person.
- The increase will be waived for attendees whose club zip code is within 100 miles of the Gaylord Palms Orlando.
- During registration, clubs will need to provide their hotel confirmation number to receive the standard rate.
Cancellation Policy:
- Hotel cancellations made before May 9, 2025, will incur a $10 per room cancellation fee.
- After May 9, 2025, the cancellation fee will increase to $199 per room.
Why This Change?
Moving to this model allows us to:
Staying within the designated room blocks helps us avoid extra costs, which in turn helps us keep our registration fees as low as possible.
With everyone in one of our partner hotels, we can better plan and manage the event to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all.
Staying together helps foster a stronger sense of community, making it easier for attendees to connect and enjoy all that the convention has to offer.
We have the ability to negotiate hotel room rates that are typically lower than what individuals can secure on their own.
By doing this, we block enough rooms to assure all needing rooms are able to find rooms. Without a contract, hotels could sell out to other individuals or events and teams may have to stay well away from the venue.
We understand that this is a change, and we appreciate your support in helping us continue to provide an exceptional convention experience. If you have any questions or need assistance with your registration or hotel reservations, we’re here to help.
We’re looking forward to seeing you in Orlando in 2025!
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Registration Walkthrough
This quick and helpful video walks you through the NEW Stay to Save registration process.
REGISTRATION FEES
National Convention Registration is now open!
Deadline: May 2, 2025
Stay to Save Attendee
$50per attendee
- If registering members to participate virtually, the price will remain at $50 per attendee.
Non-Room-Block Attendee
$75per attendee
- If your club chooses to stay outside the approved room blocks, the registration cost will be $75 per person.
Single Day Pass
$25per attendee
- Single day passes are only valid for day of purchase. Day passes are not available for members participating in competitions.
- If attending multiple conventions, attendees must be registered and submit fees to attend each event. For example, if you will be attending both the Elementary and Junior conventions, you must register for and pay the registration fee for both.
- Attendees aged 5 and under may attend for free. However, our registration system only permits Beta Night ticket purchases based on the total number of registered attendees. If you have children ages 3-5 who wish to attend Beta Night at Universal Studios Orlando, they must be registered as paid attendees for the National Convention.
- The registration fee for 1 sponsor will be waived for clubs registering at least 5 individuals.
- The registration fee for 2 sponsors will be waived for clubs registering at least 10 individuals.
Schedules & Handbooks
Tentative National Convention Schedules can be found below.
National Convention Handbooks are now available!
‘Stay to Save’ Hotels
Hotel information and booking link are now available!
SERVE ON A NATIONAL LEVEL
Beta Serves Orlando
First introduced at the 2022 National Convention in Nashville, Beta Serves is a national service project which allows Betas attending National Convention to demonstrate our motto, “Let Us Lead by Serving Others.” Through detailed research, the National Office highlights a need in the host city and partners with local organizations to allow our project to make the greatest impact.
This year, we’re partnering with the Orange County Public Schools to provide school supplies to students in Orlando. The items collected by clubs this summer will be distributed to the students in the area.
EXPLORE THE CONVENTION CENTER
Scavenger Hunt
At National Convention, members can participate in an exciting scavenger hunt that adds a fun and interactive element to their convention experience. As they explore the event, participants will be tasked with finding specific clues and completing challenges, keeping them engaged throughout their time at the convention. Not only is it a great way to connect with fellow Betas and immerse themselves in the convention activities, but it also offers the opportunity to win exclusive Beta trading pins—a highly sought-after prize for collectors and members alike!
CONNECT AND COLLECT
Trading Pins
Trading pins is a fun and innovative way to connect with other Betas attending National Convention.
- Many clubs produce pins that best represent their club and trade them with other attendees.
- A variety of trading pins are available for purchase in the Beta Shop.
- Trading pins can be displayed on a convention lanyard, on a lapel, a pin towel, etc.
PREFERRED VENDOR
Trading Pins Direct
Since 2022, we have partnered with TJM Promos, Inc, and TradingPinsDirect.com as our preferred trading pin vendor. They provide all National Beta clubs with discounted pricing on any orders when you order through the link. They are committed to excellence and service.
THE FUTURE BEYOND BETA
National Beta College & Career Fair
Get ready for a groundbreaking opportunity at the first-ever National Beta College & Career Fair, taking place June 23-24, 2025, at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center! Held during our largest event of the year, this exciting addition to the National Beta Convention will bring together high school students, parents, and teachers from across the country to explore a wide range of future pathways. Colleges, universities, and industry leaders will have the chance to connect with thousands of driven students eager to take their next steps in education and career development. Whether you’re looking to discover the perfect college, explore career opportunities, or showcase what your institution or organization has to offer, this event is the place to be!
EXPLORE ORLANDO
Theme Park Tickets
We are excited to have coordinated with both Universal Orlando Resort and Walt Disney World® to provide discounted tickets for all attendees. In addition, we’re excited to welcome the return of Beta Night at Universal Studios Florida!
Regular theme park tickets for both Universal Orlando Resort and Walt Disney World® access is now available.
REPRESENT BETA
Official National Convention Merchandise
We are thrilled to release the designs of our official 2025 National Convention merchandise. Pre-orders for both the t-shirt and stamp trading pin are available through National Convention registration.
Both the t-shirt and trading pin are a great way to show off your Beta Club pride and commemorate your attendance at this year’s convention. T-shirts are available for $15 each. Pins are $5 each.
Sponsors registering their club or parent/guardians registering their child for the National Convention will have the option to add both the t-shirt and trading pin to their registration invoice. Sponsors/parents should have the quantity of each shirt size they’d like to order when competing registration.
Past Convention Winners
Future Convention Locations
2026: Nashville, TN
2027: Fort Worth, TX
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Contact the Beta Team
If you have any questions about the National Convention, please contact our National Office.