| Date |
Time |
Event |
Rooms |
| 6/20/2026 |
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Registration |
Delta D Lobby |
| 6/20/2026 |
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Beta Night Ticket Pickup |
Delta D Registration Desk |
| 6/20/2026 |
6:00 PM-9:00 PM |
Premier Performers Practice - Dancers |
Ryman Exhibit Hall A |
| 6/20/2026 |
6:30 PM-8:30 PM |
Premier Performers Practice - Vocalist |
Volunteer Ballroom D |
| Date |
Time |
Event |
Rooms |
| 6/21/2026 |
8:00 AM -5:00 PM |
Registration |
Delta D Lobby |
| 6/21/2026 |
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
Coordinator Breakfast |
Ryman Ballroom |
| 6/21/2026 |
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
Coordinator Meeting - Convention Competitions |
Ryman Ballroom |
| 6/21/2026 |
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Beta Night Ticket Pickup |
Delta D Registration Desk |
| 6/21/2026 |
9:00 AM |
National Officer/Leadership Ambassador Meeting (Current Serving) |
Delta Mezzanine 1 |
| 6/21/2026 |
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Beta Serves Nashville - Donation Drop-Off Only |
Exhibit Hall B3 |
| 6/21/2026 |
9:30 AM |
Performing Arts - Solo, Duo, Trio Prelims (Dancer & Instrumentalist) |
Ryman Exhibit Hall A |
| 6/21/2026 |
9:30 AM |
Living Literature: Set-up (9:30 AM - 10:30 AM) Judging (10:30 AM - 12:00 PM ) Viewing (12:15 PM - 12:45 PM) |
Ryman Exhibit Hall A |
| 6/21/2026 |
9:30 AM |
Create and Animate - National Exhibition |
Delta Mezzanine 10 (holding Delta Mezzanine Room 6-9) |
| 6/21/2026 |
9:30 AM |
Collaboration Connection - Leadership Challenge |
Volunteer Ballroom E (holding Room in Volunteer Ballroom C) |
| 6/21/2026 |
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM |
Check-in: Visual Arts |
Delta Ballroom A |
| 6/21/2026 |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Onsite Testing - Health and Physical Education 4-5 |
Magnolia Mezzanine 12 |
| 6/21/2026 |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Onsite Testing - Math 4-5 |
Magnolia Mezzanine 11 |
| 6/21/2026 |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Onsite Testing - Science 4-5 |
Magnolia Mezzanine 9 |
| 6/21/2026 |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Onsite Testing - Spelling 4-5 |
Magnolia Mezzanine 9 |
| 6/21/2026 |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Onsite Testing - Spanish 4-5 |
Magnolia Mezzanine 10 |
| 6/21/2026 |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Onsite Testing - Social Studis 4-5 |
Magnolia Mezzanine 10 |
| 6/21/2026 |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Onsite Testing - Language Arts 4-5 |
Magnolia Mezzanine 15-18 |
| 6/21/2026 |
10:30 AM |
Candidate Meeting--A school representative (sponsor, teacher, or administrator) is required to attend the candidate meeting. |
Delta Mezzanine 3-4 |
| 6/21/2026 |
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Viewing: Visual Arts (Judging at 12:00 PM) |
Delta Ballroom A |
| 6/21/2026 |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Check-in: Accessorized Design, Apparel Design, Club Trading Pin, Scrapbook, Service Learning Showcase, Three Dimensional Design, and Two Dimensional Design |
Delta Ballroom BCD |
| 6/21/2026 |
12:30 PM |
Performing Arts Solo, Duo, Trio Prelims (Variety Act & Vocalist) |
Ryman Exhibit Hall A |
| 6/21/2026 |
1:00 PM |
Leadership Representatives Interviews/Challenges |
Delta Mezzanine 3-4 |
| 6/21/2026 |
1:00 PM |
Project Proposal - Leadership Challenge |
Volunteer Ballroom A (holding in Volunteer B) |
| 6/21/2026 |
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Beta Serves Nashville - Donation Drop-Off Only |
Exhibit Hall B3 |
| 6/21/2026 |
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Beta Night Ticket Pickup |
Delta D Registration Desk |
| 6/21/2026 |
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM |
Viewing: Accessorized Design, Apparel Design, Club Trading Pin, Scrapbook, Service Learning Showcase, Three Dimensional Design, and Two Dimensional Design - Judging begins at 2:30 PM |
Delta Ballroom A |
| 6/21/2026 |
2:00 PM |
Robotics Showcase |
Ryman Exhibit Hall B5 - B6 |
| 6/21/2026 |
2:30 PM |
Meeting of the Minds - National Exhibition |
Volunteer 16 (holding in Volunteer 8-11) |
| 6/21/2026 |
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM |
Mandatory Musicology Meeting - Coach and Team Captain |
Ryman Ballroom |
| 6/21/2026 |
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
Designated Club Trading Pin Time with National Sponsors sponsored by Trading Pins Direct |
Davidson 4-5 |
| 6/21/2026 |
3:00 PM |
Musicology |
Ryman 1-2 |
| 6/21/2026 |
3:00 PM |
Musicology |
Ryman 3-4 |
| 6/21/2026 |
3:00 PM |
Musicology |
Ryman 5-6 |
| 6/21/2026 |
3:00 PM |
Musicology |
Ryman 7-8 |
| 6/21/2026 |
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Onsite: Cake Decorating |
Magnolia Mezzanine 9-10 |
| 6/21/2026 |
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
Viewing: Cake Decorating (Pick-up at 5:30 PM) |
Magnolia Mezzanine 9-10 |
| 6/21/2026 |
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Opening Ceremony Practice - Premier Performers - Dancers & Vocalists |
Ryman Exhibit Hall A |
| 6/21/2026 |
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM |
Mandatory Pick-up: Accessorized Design, Apparel Design, Club Trading Pin, Scrapbook, Service Learning Showcase, Three Dimensional Design, Two Dimensional Design and Visual Arts |
Delta Ballroom A and BCD |
| 6/21/2026 |
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM |
Pre-Session Activities Award 6-10 Places: Academics, Book Battle, Create and Animate, Collaboration Connection, Creative Writing, Digital Portfolio, Living Literature, Meeting of the Minds, Poetry, Project Proposal, Robotics Showcase, and Technology |
Ryman Exhibit Hall A |
| 6/21/2026 |
7:00PM |
FIRST GENERAL SESSION Opening Ceremony- National Convention State Processional and Premier Performers Presiding: Saeed McElveen | National President Pledge of Allegiance: Laura Higdon | National Leadership Ambassador National Anthem: Premier Performer Vocalists |
Ryman Exhibit Hall A |
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Welcome and Introductions: Saeed McElveen | 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 Keynote Address: Everett Hollandsworth | National Vice President |
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Vice Presidential Candidate Introductions: Everett Hollandsworth | National Vice President Presidential Candidate Introductions: Saeed McElveen | National President Performing Arts Finals - Solo, Duo, Trio (Top 3) Sponsor of the Year Award | National Sponsor |
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Award 1 - 5 Places: Academics, Book Battle, Create and Animate, Collaboration Connection, Creative Writing, Digital Portfolio, Living Literature, Meeting of the Minds, Poetry, Project Proposal, Robotics Showcase, and Technology |
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Adjournment: Saeed McElveen | National President |
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| Date |
Time |
Event |
Rooms |
| 6/22/2026 |
8:00 AM |
Songfest Preliminaries |
Ryman Exhibit Hall A |
| 6/22/2026 |
8:00 AM |
Engineering |
Ryman Exhibit Hall B5 - B6 |
| 6/22/2026 |
8:00 AM |
Quiz Bowl Mandatory Team Meeting -Sponsor/Coach & Team Captain |
Ryman Ballroom |
| 6/22/2026 |
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM |
Registration |
Delta D Lobby |
| 6/22/2026 |
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Beta Serves Nashville - Donation Drop-Off Only |
Ryman Exhibit Hall B3 |
| 6/22/2026 |
8:30 AM |
All the World is a Stage - Leadership Challenge |
Magnolia Mezzanine 22 (holding in Magnolia Mezzanine 19-21) |
| 6/22/2026 |
8:30 AM |
Quiz Bowl Finals Oral Rounds |
Ryman 1-2 |
| 6/22/2026 |
8:30 AM |
Quiz Bowl Finals Oral Rounds |
Ryman 3-4 |
| 6/22/2026 |
8:30 AM |
Quiz Bowl Finals Oral Rounds |
Ryman 5-6 |
| 6/22/2026 |
8:30 AM |
Quiz Bowl Finals Oral Rounds |
Ryman 7-8 |
| 6/22/2026 |
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Designated Club Trading Pin Time with National Sponsors sponsored by Trading Pins Direct |
Davidson 4-5 |
| 6/22/2026 |
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Onsite Art - Drawing |
Magnolia Mezzanine 11-12 |
| 6/22/2026 |
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Onsite Art - Painting |
Magnolia Mezzanine 9-10 |
| 6/22/2026 |
10:00 AM |
Being Better Betas - Leadership Challenge sponsored by Clemson University Rutland Institute for Ethics |
Magnolia Mezzanine 5 & 6 (holding is 2,3,4) |
| 6/22/2026 |
10:00 AM |
Convention Invention - National Exhibition |
Delta Mezzanine 10 (holding Delta Mezzanine 6-9) |
| 6/22/2026 |
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Beta Night Ticket Pickup |
Delta D Registration Desk |
| 6/22/2026 |
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Viewing: Onsite Art - Drawing & Painting - Pick-up at 12:00 PM |
Magnolia Mezzanine 9-12 |
| 6/22/2026 |
12:00 PM |
State Officer and Leadership Representative Luncheon ( Doors open at 11:45 AM) |
Davidson Ballroom |
| 6/22/2026 |
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM |
Beta Serves Nashville- Last Opportunity Donationa Drop-Off |
Ryman Exhibit Hall B |
| 6/22/2026 |
2:30 PM |
Pre-Session Activities Award 6 - 10 Places: Accessorized Design, Apparel Design, Club Trading Pin, Onsite Cake Decorating, Performing Arts - Solo, Duo, Trio, Quiz Bowl, Scrapbook, Service Learning Showcase, Three Dimensional Design, Two Dimensional Design, and Visual Arts |
Ryman Exhibit Hall A |
| 6/22/2026 |
3:00 PM |
SECOND GENERAL SESSION |
Ryman Exhibit Hall A |
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Presiding: Everett Hollandsworth | National Vice President Keynote Address: Saeed McElveen | National President |
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Vice Presidential Campaign Rally: Everett Hollandsworth | National Vice President Presidential Campaign Rally: Saeed McElveen | National President *Voting opens for one hour immediately after campaign rally Inspiration Address: Laura Higdon | National Leadership Ambassador Wired for Success Award: Denia Brown | Director of Convention and Leadership Outstanding Leadership: Amy Luttrell | National Sponsor Songfest Finals - Top 5 |
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Award 1 - 5 Places: Accessorized Design, Apparel Design, Club Trading Pin, Onsite Cake Decorating, Performing Arts - Solo, Duo, Trio, Quiz Bowl, Scrapbook, Service Learning Showcase, Three Dimensional Design, Two Dimensional Design, and Visual Arts Adjournment: Everett Hollandsworth | National Vice President |
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Voting - 1 Hour |
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ELEMENTARY DAY 3 June 23 |
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| Date |
Time |
Event |
Rooms |
| 6/23/2026 |
8:00 AM |
Performing Arts Preliminaries- Group (Small followed by Large) |
Ryman Exhibit Hall A |
| 6/23/2026 |
8:30 AM |
Marketing and Communications |
Ryman Studio 15 (holding in Ryman Studios 11-14) |
| 6/23/2026 |
8:30 AM |
Reimagine, Recreate, Recycle - National Exhibition |
Volunteer Ballroom D |
| 6/23/2026 |
8:30 AM |
Beta Blitz - Leadership Challenge |
Volunteer Ballroom A (holding in Volunteer B) |
| 6/23/2026 |
8:30 AM |
Speech sponsored by Rubin |
Magnolia Mezzanine 5 & 6 (holding is Magnolia 2,3,4) |
| 6/23/2026 |
11:30 AM |
Pre-Session Activities Award 6-10 Places: All the World is a Stage, Being Beta Betas, Beta Blitz, Campaign Skits, Convention Invention, Engineering, Marketing and Communications, Musicology, Onsite Art - Drawing, Onsite Art - Painting, Performing Arts - Group ( Small and Large), Reimagine, Recreate, Recycle, Songfest, and Speech |
Ryman Exhibit Hall A |
| 6/23/2026 |
12:00 PM |
THIRD GENERAL SESSION Presiding: Saeed McElveen | National President Installation of National Officers and National Leadership Ambassadors Performing Arts Finals - Group (Top 3- Small and Large) |
Ryman Exhibit Hall A |
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National Leadership Ambassador Farewell |
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National Officer Farewells |
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Award 1 - 5 Places: All the World is a Stage, Being Beta Betas, Beta Blitz, Campaign Skits-(Top 5- Presidential and Vice Presidential), Convention Invention, Engineering, Marketing and Communications, Musicology, Onsite Art - Drawing, Onsite Art - Painting, Performing Arts - Group (Small and Large), Reimagine, Recreate, Recycle, Songfest, and Speech |
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Adjournment: Newly Elected National President |
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