
The 2026 National Conference
MARCH 26TH - 29TH
Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort
Stone Mountain, GA




2026 HBCUADD Conference
Ready to Register?

Step 1
Things you need to know:
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Institutional Memberships cover the conference fee for 1 Director/Coach and 8 students.
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Schools may purchase 1 Institutional Membership that covers BOTH band AND auxiliary/dance students OR Institutional Memberships can be purchased for each organization (Band OR Auxiliary). Please check with your band director to determine if an Institutional Membership has been purchased for the school, and how many band students are attending to determine how many (if any) additional memberships you need to purchase. ​
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If there are more coaches/directors in excess of the 1 covered under the Institutional membership, or more than 8 students, they must have INDIVIDUAL memberships purchased for them. ​
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Performers that wish to participate in the First Look Cohort program will purchase a separate membership which covers the cost of the Cohort program (See more below). ​Cohort participation is NOT covered in an Institutional membership.
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High School and Community Team Performers that wish to participate in the HBCU Next Program should visit this link for details.
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HBCU All-Stars and HBCU Next participants receive complimentary memberships and should not be included when you are determining how many memberships you need to purchase.

Step 2
HBCU or Non-HBCU
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If you are representing an HBCU click here to learn more about HBCU memberships.
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If you are representing a high school, community team or studio, click here to learn more about Non-HBCU memberships.
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Use the links provided to purchase the memberships needed.
Notes:
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If a payment method other than PayPal is needed, OR an invoice is needed prior to purchasing memberships, email smzachery@hbcuadd.com to request other payment option instructions or an invoice.

Step 3
First Look Cohort
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The First Look Cohort is a program specifically designed for High School Seniors and HBCU students who wish to audition for HBCU Coaches at the national conference.
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Students who wish to register for the Cohort must not be included in the institutional membership or the individual memberships. There is an inclusive price for the Cohort.
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For more information or questions about this program, email us at hbcuadd@gmail.com.
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​Click here to access detailed information about the First Look Cohort program.
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Step 5
Book Hotel Reservations
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Hotel accommodations are provided at a discounted rate at the Evergreen Lakeside Resort. Click here to access the hotel reservation site. DEADLINE TO BOOK THE DISCOUNTED RATE IS FEBRUARY 23rd!
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If any paperwork is needed by your school/institution to complete the reservation process, please call the resort directly and ask for our contact: Shari Thwaites or email Shari.thwaites@atlantaevergreen.com.

Step 6
JOIN OUR BAND APP!
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We use the Band App to communicate before, during and after the conference. Download the Band app from the Google or Apple app stores, and then use this LINK to join the group. Please remember, this group is for HBCUADD members only so please do not share with others.
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If there are any questions, please send an email to smzachery@hbcuadd.com prior to purchasing your memberships.
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We can't wait to see you in Atlanta!
Want to become a sponsor for our 2026 conference? Get information here:
https://www.hbcuadd.com/sponsorship
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