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Join Us for Our 24th Annual

Leadership Conference!

For Newly elected Kings & Queens
July 16-19, 2026

Sheraton  Hotel
New Orleans, LA

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24th Annual HBCU Kings & Queens Conference

Where

Sheraton Hotel New Orleans

When

July 16-19, 2026

A leadership conference hosted by Leadership for Queens and Kings’ Konnection

The only leadership conference for newly elected HBCU Kings and Queens!

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Schedule

Our event this year will run over four days.
We have special events for each day!

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Maximize Your Reign

Join us for the only leadership conference for newly elected HBCU Kings and Queens. Learn from one another. This conference provides helpful information, a yearlong support system and wonderful resources.

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Our Venue

This year's event will be at the Sheraton Hotel New Orleans. New Orleans mixes contemporary culture with European heritage for a culturally refined, meaningful and quiet atmosphere just steps from the magical French Quarter.

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New Orleans, LA

If you would like to become a sponsor for this event, please contact us at conference@hbcukingsandqueens.org

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