2026 DKA National Convention
Know Before You Go

The Delta Kappa Alpha National Board & Event Planning Team are very excited to welcome DeKAs to Boston for the 2026 DKA National Convention next week! 

Below is a ton of information to "Know Before You Go."
Please review and get pumped up for Convention!

 

 

Arriving in Boston

Fliers:
You are responsible for your transportation from the airport to The Revere Hotel. Boston has great public transportation options! 
The Logan Express Back Bay is the recommended line.

Drivers:
Parking will be at the Revere Hotel and is paid for on your own. 

Staying at The Revere Hotel?
Hotel check in starts at 4pm on Thursday, July 16. 

If you are attending Convention & Executives Academy, you should have received a room reservation to the email you registered with as DKA booked your room. Everyone else should have booked on their own!

 The address for The Revere Hotel is:
200 Stuart St. 
Boston MA 02116

Convention Check-In

Convention Check-In: Mezzanine Level Lobby
from 3pm-5pm on Thursday, July 16
This is where you will receive your name tag, Convention Book, and DKA swag.

Boston Public Transportation 

Recommendation from A Boston Local:
"For the day-to-day travel I'd personally get the 7 day pass from the MBTA which costs $22.50 and includes unlimited trips on all T lines (red, blue, orange, and green) as well as public buses."
Check Out More on MBTA

 Schedule At A Glance

Ready for 3 days filled with business, education, and fun with DeKAs?!

Here are some highlights from the schedule:

  • Elections of our new National Board
  • Ritual Education
  • Screenings with Mubi & Alumnus Eric Foss
  • Education sessions hosted by Maravilla Guiles and DKA Alumnus Josué Emmanuel Muñoz
  • White Carnation Banquet at Artists For Humanity!
  • Business Meetings to review some of our National documents
  • Sunday Goodbye Breakfast & Closing Ceremonies
Check Out Full Schedule Here

We Want You for DeKApella!

Think you’ve got great taste in music?

Perfect! Put those top playlists to good use! 

DeKAppella, Delta Kappa Alpha's convention choir, is made up of DeKAs from across the country who come together to share their love of music and siblinghood. At the 2026 National Convention in Boston, Massachusetts, DeKAppella will reunite for a special performance at the White Carnation Banquet on Saturday, July 18, 2026.
Whether you're a shower-singing superstar, a car-concert enthusiast, or a seasoned choir member, we'd love to have you join us! Led by Carol Alexander, this year's first rehearsal will be on Thursday at 9:30 p.m., and all Convention attendees interested in performing on Saturday are welcome to attend. Have your top playlists/letterboxed film lists ready to go!

See you at rehearsal!
 

 Attire

You will see in the schedule there are different types of attire listed for each event. Here are some definitions of what each type of attire means:

Thursday Welcome Reception

  • Casual Letters: Jeans, blouses, t-shirts with DKA lettering acceptable. Please no sweatsuits/sweatpants/sweatshirts

Friday & Saturday Business Sessions

  • Business Casual or Business Formal: Suit, tie, sport coat, skirts & dresses, slacks & button down or blouse

Saturday White Carnation Banquet

  • Black Tie Optional/Cocktail: Cocktail dresses, floor length dresses, suit/jacket/tie, sports coat

Evening Social Events

  • "Brewery Casual": A step up from your normal casual. Close toed shoes preferred

Sunday Good-Bye Breakfast

  • Casual Letters: Jeans, blouses, t-shirts with DKA lettering acceptable. Please no sweatsuits/sweatpants/sweatshirts 

Don't Forget to Bring:

  • Necessary medications
  • Reusable Water Bottle
  • DKA letters/casual clothing
  • DKA Pledge pin or DKA Membership Key
  • Convention Ladder Bar Pin
  • A good attitude! Convention is the one time a year that chapters from all over the country get to come together. This is exciting and should be a fun time for all DeKAs. 

Please Do Not Bring:

  • Alcohol
  • Illegal drugs/drug paraphernalia
  • Weapons
  • Fireworks
  • Unregistered Guests: only guests who have been paid for in advance will be allowed to attend specified Convention activities such as the White Carnation Banquet. You can pay for a registered Banquet Guest at check-in.