This summer, the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO) is excited to host its annual conference in Houston, Texas! Join your peers from July 30 – August 2, 2025, for a dynamic event filled with empowering conversations, leadership development, mobile tours and a chance to connect with local leaders like yourself while exploring issues unique to your role as an African American municipal official.
What to Expect
NBC-LEO Homecoming 2025:
Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans
We look forward to having you join us for engaging panels, informative workshops, and peer discussions on various topics that local leaders around the country are addressing.
This year, NBC-LEO is striving to bring local leaders resources on the following topic areas:
- Neighborhood and Built-In Environment
- Economic Stability
- Healthcare & Quality
- Education Access & Quality
Stay tuned for exciting updates on speakers and session titles coming soon!
Schedule-at-a-glance
Day 1
Wednesday, July 30
1:30 – 5:30 PM
Conference Registration
2 – 3 PM
NBC-LEO Membership Committee Meeting
3 – 4 PM
NBC-LEO Policy Committee Meeting
4 – 5 PM
NBC-LEO Board Meeting
6 – 7:30 PM
NBC-LEO Board Dinner (Invite Only) Hosted by Justin Jordan and Felix Chevalier of Cornerstone, Houston, TX
Evening
Dinner on your own
Day 2
Thursday, July 31
7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Conference Registration
8:30 – 10 AM
General Session/Breakfast: Houston First & Legacy of Sylvester Turner
10:15 – 11:15 AM
Support for Community Initiatives
11:30 – 1 PM
Opening Luncheon: Elements of Healthy Communities: Infrastructure, Environment and Economic Mobility
1:15 PM – 2:30 PM
Interactive Session: Safe, Healthy and Whole Cities w/Cities United
2:45 – 4:15 PM
Plenary: Elements of Healthy Communities: Sustainability & Innovation
5 – 6:30 PM
Welcome Reception Hosted by: Texas Association of Black City Council Members
Evening
Dinner on your own / Houston Night Life Experiences
Day 3
Friday, Aug. 1
8 AM – 1:30 PM
Conference Registration
8 – 9 AM
Breakfast Available
9 – 10 AM
Issues and Solutions Breakfast: Elements of Healthy Communities: People, Partnerships, Possibilities, Economic Opportunities and the Role of Design and the Built Environment on Community Well-being
10:15 – 11:45 AM
Morning Plenary: Elements of Healthy Communities: Partnerships for Housing Developments
12 – 2 PM
Luncheon: Advancing Economic Excellence, Equity and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans
2:30 – 4:30 PM
Site Visits: Edison Cultural Arts Center and ION Innovation Center
8 – 11 PM
NBC-LEO Night Out Event
Day 4
Saturday, Aug. 2
8 – 11 AM
Conference Registration
8:30 – 9 AM
Breakfast Available
9 – 10:30 AM
General Session & General Membership Meeting
10:45 AM – 11:45 AM
Workshop: Let‘s Talk: Are you Considering Leadership within NBC-LEO?
12:30 – 2 PM
Lunch on your own
2 – 4 PM
Mobile Tour Options*: Space Museum, Hop On Hop Off Bus
Evening
Dinner on your own
Day 5
Sunday, Aug. 3
(Optional Activities)
9 – 11 AM
Group Outing to Church: Celebration of Unity
Noon
Brunch**
* Mobile tour fees are the responsibility of each conference attendee. Group discounts are available.
**Meal expenses for the optional brunch on Sunday will be the responsibility of each conference attendee.
Registration Rates
Early
April 11 – June 5
NLC Member
$490
Non-Member
$650
Texas State Rate*
$475
Guest/Spouse
$250
Advance
June 6 – July 21
NLC Member
$650
Non-Member
$800
Texas State Rate*
$625
Guest/Spouse
$250
On-site
After July 21
NLC Member
$800
Non-Member
$900
Texas State Rate*
$775
Guest/Spouse
$250
*Listed rate is available to eligible for municipal elected officials and city staff from Texas.
Group Discount: Register a group of 4 and receive the fifth registration free
All offsite activities are included in the price of registration unless otherwise noted. Reservations for the Hotel Room Block end July 11th. The link to reserve your hotel stay will be included in your conference registration confirmation email. Please note that there is a $100 cancellation fee before July 11, after which refunds are not guaranteed.
Contact Us
For registration assistance, including booking your hotel stay or additional questions, please contact constituencygroups@nlc.org or (202) 626-3100.