FAMU NAA Convention Events

Professional Development Series

Thursday, May 30, 2024

11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Skylark

This series will allow for those looking for a career change or desire to convert your side hustle into the company of your dreams.  The Professional Development track features Rattlers Karen Swain CEO of Excelous along with Rattlers Kirk Barnes and Johnny McCray and Rob Owens of the Southeast MBDA Growth Hub as they impart knowledge of how to grow your business with government resources. 

Not looking for your own business, yet interested in a change in corporations, come meet Cintas, AON and others as they seek to fill needed positions within their corporations.  

Welcome Reception

Thursday, May 30, 2024

6:30 pm – 10:30 pm

Armature Works

ALL RATTLERS ARE WELCOMED – Free for all Rattlers, come one, come all to have a good time. Wednesday, May 29, 2024 from 6:30 p.m. till 11:00 p.m., Entertainment by DJ Demp, ribbon cutting for the official opening of the convention at 6:45 p.m.

Athletic Breakfast

Friday, May 31, 2024

7:30 am – 8:30 am

Audubon A

Come out and join VP / AD Tiffany Dawn Sykes for a robust State of FAMU Athletics Update on Friday May 31, 2024, at the Grand Hyatt 2900 Bayport Drive, Tampa, FL 33607 in the Audubon A Ballroom from 7:30am – 8:30am.   Admission is included with registration; individual tickets are $55 per person.

NAA President Luncheon

Friday, May 31, 2024

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Audubon A

President Johnson will provide a State of FAMU NAA and recognize and award our hard-working alumni members, regions and chapters on Friday May 31, 2024 at the Grand Hyatt 2900 Bayport Drive, Tampa, FL 33607 in the Audubon A Ballroom from Noon – 1:30pm.   Admission is included with registration; a ’la carte tickets are $75 per person.

Sneaker Boat Ride

Friday, May 31, 2024

6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Yact Starship Cruises

Join the FAMU NAA for an evening on the Yacht Starship as we cruise into Tampa Bay from 6:30pm – 9:30pm on Friday May 31, 2024.  Entertainment on board will be provided by Vocalist and Guitarist Ron Carmichael on the entry level and DJ Demp will rock the boat on the 2nd & 3rd floors.  Cruise cost includes boat ride, buffet meal, cash bar.  Sneaker Boat ride is included with full registration; a ’la carte tickets are $75 per person.

NAA Fundraising Breakfast

Saturday, June 1, 2024

8:00 am – 11:00 am

Audubon A

DAA Gala

Saturday, June 1, 2024

6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Audubon A-E