For All General Sessions:
If you’re listed on the app as a winner for places 6–10 in any competition, please check the app to see which session your award will be presented in. Arrive at the Exhibit Hall 15 minutes before that session begins. You will be called to the awards area to line up for the presentation at that time.
First General Session
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
| Time | Event |
| 6:30 – 7:00 PM | Pre-Session Activities |
| Award 6 – 10 Places: Academics, Book Battle, Creative Writing, Digital Portfolio, Poetry, and Technology | |
| 7:00 PM | First General Session |
| Opening Ceremony: National Convention State Processional and Premier Performers | |
| Presiding: McLean Wise | National President | |
| Pledge of Allegiance: Scarlett Morales and Sydney Byrd | National Leadership Ambassadors | |
| National Anthem: Premier Performer Vocalists | |
| Welcome and Introductions: McLean Wise| National President | |
| Welcome to Tennessee: Tennessee State Council Chair Mitchell Parham | |
| Greetings from the Board of Directors: Donna Wear | Board Chair | |
| Greetings from National Beta Office: Bobby Hart | CEO | |
| Secretarial Candidate Introductions: Charlie Wiggins| National Secretary | |
| Vice Presidential Candidate Introductions: Gunnar Guy | National Vice President | |
| Presidential Campaign Rally: McLean Wise | National President *Voting opens for one hour immediately after campaign rally | |
| Keynote Address: Charlie Wiggins | National Secretary | |
| Performing Arts – Large Group Finals – Top 3 | |
| Award 1 – 5 Places: Academics, Book Battle, Creative Writing, Digital Portfolio, Poetry, and Technology | |
| Adjournment: McLean Wise| National President |
Second General Session
Thursday, June 25, 2026
| Time | Event |
| 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Pre-Session Activities |
| Designated Trading Pin Time for Clubs (8:00 AM – 8:30 AM) | |
| Award 6 – 10 Places: Being Better Betas, Living Literature, Musicology, Onsite Cake Decorating, Performing Arts- Large Group, Project Proposal, Reimagine-Recreate- Recycle, and Visual Arts | |
| 9:00 AM | Second General Session |
| Call to Order / Presiding: Gunnar Guy | National Vice President | |
| Keynote Address: McLean Wise | National President | |
| Secretarial Campaign Rally: Charlie Wiggins | National Secretary *Voting opens for one hour immediately after campaign rally |
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| Inspirational Address: Scarlett Morales | National Leadership Ambassador | |
| Performing Arts Finals -Small Group – Top 3 | |
| Award 1 – 5 Places: Being Better Betas, Living Literature, Musicology, Onsite Cake Decorating, Performing Arts- Large Group, Project Proposal, Reimagine-Recreate- Recycle, and Visual Arts | |
| Adjournment: Gunnar Guy | National Vice President |
Third General Session
Friday, June 26, 2026
| Time | Event |
| 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Pre-Session Activities |
| Award 6 – 10 Places: Accessorized Design, All the World is a Stage Apparel Design, Beta Blitz, Club Trading Pin, Engineering, Meeting of the Minds, Onsite Art – Drawing, Onsite Art Painting, Performing Arts- Small Group, Quiz Bowl, Scrapbook, Service Learning Showcase, Three Dimensional Design, and Two Dimensional Design | |
| 9:00 AM | Third General Session |
| Call to Order / Presiding: Charlie Wiggins | National Secretary | |
| Keynote Address: Gunnar Guy | National Vice President | |
| Vice Presidential Campaign Rally: Gunnar Guy | National Vice President *Voting opens for one hour immediately after campaign rally |
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| Performing Arts Finals – Solo, Duo, Trio – Top 3 | |
| Inspirational Address: Sydney Byrd | National Leadership Ambassador | |
| Accessorized Design, All the World is a Stage Apparel Design, Beta Blitz, Club Trading Pin, Engineering, Meeting of the Minds, Onsite Art – Drawing, Onsite Art Painting, Performing Arts- Small Group, Quiz Bowl, Scrapbook, Service Learning Showcase, Three Dimensional Design, and Two Dimensional Design | |
| Adjournment: Charlie Wiggins | National Secretary |
Fourth General Session
Saturday, June 27, 2026
| Time | Event |
| 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Pre-Session Activities |
| Award 6 – 10 Places: Create and Animate, Collaboration Connection, Convention Invention, Marketing and Communications, Performing Arts -Solo, Duo or Trio, Robotics Showcase, Songfest, and Speech | |
| 9:30 AM | Fourth General Session |
| Presiding: McLean Wise | National President | |
| Q & A Rally for Top 3 National Officer Candidates *Voting opens for 30 minutes immediately after Q & A |
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| Invitation to 2027 National Convention in Fort Worth, TX | |
| Songfest Finals – Top 5 | |
| National Leadership Ambassador Farewells | |
| National Officer Farewells | |
| Installation of New Leadership Ambassadors and National Officers | |
| Installation of National Officers and National Leadership Ambassadors | |
| Award 1 – 5 Places: Campaign Skits (Top 5-Presidential, Vice Presidential, Secretarial), Create and Animate, Collaboration Connection, Convention Invention, Marketing and Communications, Performing Arts – Solo, Duo or Trio, Robotics Showcase, Songfest, and Speech Installation of National Officers and National Leadership Ambassadors | |
| Adjournment: Newly Elected National President |