Convention Overview 

Grand Convention is one of Alpha Delta Pi's most treasured traditions. Alpha Delta Pi's Grand Convention is an event where Alpha Delta Pi members of all generations come together to conduct official sorority business, elect Grand Council, and celebrate our sisterhood. This biennial event (every two years) is rich in sisterhood, tradition, and connection. 

The 175th Anniversary Grand Convention is taking place at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, California. 

Grand Convention will begin Wednesday, June 17, 2026 and will conclude on Saturday, June 20, 2026

Any and all members of Alpha Delta Pi are invited and welcome to attend Grand Convention. Some members serve in roles that require their attendance in order to vote and conduct business of our sorority. For more information about who is a voting delegate and additional information about the business meeting, click here. 

Voting delegates include:

  • Chapter President (or another approved chapter member if the chapter president is unable to attend Convention)
  • Chapter Advisory Board Delegate
  • Alumnae Association Delegate (each Alumnae Association can designate one delegate to vote on behalf of the Alumnae Association)
  • House Corporation Board Delegate (each House Corporation Board can designate one delegate to vote on behalf of the House Corporation Board)
  • Grand Council Members
  • Past Grand Council Members
  • International Officers
  • Standing Committee Members

For more information about voting delegates and the business meeting, visit the Business Meeting Page

Registration

Guests are welcome to attend the Saturday programming of Grand Convention. Attendees will register guests as a part of the registration process. 

This Convention, there is a full time registration option as well as part-time daily package options. Please refer to the Registration Information page for additional information.

Chapters can make informed decisions based on their budget regarding how many attendees can attend Grand Convention. If chapters have questions, you can reach out to your Collegiate Province Director or Chapter Finance Director.

Logistics, Hotel, and Travel

Yes! Attendees must book their hotel rooms through the JW Marriott Dessert Springs Resort & Spa. Booking through our group link will give you access to our room block and discounted rate, $189/night per room inclusive of taxes and fees. Please secure your discounted rate and book your hotel room by May 24! After that date we cannot confirm that you will receive the discounted rate for your hotel stay.

If you are looking for a roommate, please post in our Convention Roommate Connection Pride Online Space to find other attendees in search of one. 

You will receive the link to book your room once you have successfully registered for the event, in your confirmation email. 

Executive Office will book hotel rooms for:

  • International Officers
  • Past Grand Council members
  • Foundation Trustees
  • ADPi Properties Board member

If you do not belong to one of these groups, you will book directly through the hotel.

All attendees are responsible for arranging their own air transportation to and from Grand Convention. Flights and travel plans must be booked in order to register. Advisors, alumnae association delegates, house corporation delegates, Past Grand Council, and other non-voting attendees may use the platform of their choice when booking air travel. We recommend using a platform that compares prices from multiple airlines to find the best price. Chapter presidents, International Officers, and ADPi Properties board members must use Navan – there will be an email sent directly to you with instructions on how to book your travel.

CHAPTER ADVISORS

Chapters are responsible for all transportation costs for advisors and any additional chapter member attendees. Please complete the travel plans section on the online registration form accurately. This information is necessary to notify the hotel of peak arrival and departure times. To complete the online registration, you must book your flight before being able to complete and submit your registration.

CHAPTER PRESIDENTS

All chapter presidents’ (or the chapter’s designated voting delegate) air transportation is paid for by the International Organization. Chapter presidents must make flight arrangements by May 17, 2026, for the fare to be paid by the sorority. Presidents will be required to book their flights through Navan, Alpha Delta Pi’s online travel partner. Presidents will receive an email with a link to book their flights.

Chapter presidents must be able to attend the full event (defined as Thursday 9 a.m. through Saturday 10 p.m.) to have their travel paid for. Otherwise, the president may attend as she is able at her own travel expense.

INTERNATIONAL OFFICERS

International Officers will receive additional information regarding travel via email.

Yes, overnight self parking is included. You will receive your parking validation at the front desk of the hotel.