49th Annual State Convention Sponsors

The National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey proudly recognizes the generous sponsors who make our 49th Annual State Convention possible. Their support helps us empower blind New Jerseyans through advocacy, education, technology, and leadership. Click here to see the full list of sponsors!

2025 NFB of NJ Convention Outline

Thursday, October 23, 2025

10:00 AM to 12:30 PM Pre-Registration Pick-Up and On-Site Registration
Room TBA
12:30 to 3:30 PM Technology Seminar
Metropolitan Ballroom
4:00 to 5:00 PM Resolutions Committee
Metropolitan Ballroom
5:00 to 7:00 PM Pre-Registration Pick-Up Only
Room TBA
7:00 PM Blind Professionals
Hybrid (in person location = Metropolitan Ballroom)
7:00 PM

Mix & Mingle

  • Cash Bar 7 PM to 11 PM
  • Hors D'oeuvres 8 PM sponsored by the Degenshein Family
  • Participants must be registered for the convention and Thursday hotel check-in

Room 203

Friday, October 24, 2025

6:00 to 6:30 AM Pre-Registration Pick-Up Only
Room TBA
6:30 to 8:00 AM Pre-Purchased Breakfast Buffet
Room 203
8:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pre-Registration Pick-Up and On-Site Registration
Room TBA
8:00 AM to Noon Exhibit Hall
Room 200
9:00 to 11:00 AM Breakout Sessions
Metropolitan Ballroom
11:00 AM Exhibit Hall
Room 200
Last chance to visit exhibitors and sponsors
Noon to 12:20 PM Pre-Purchased Lunch Pick-Up
Room 203
1:15 to 5:00 PM General Session
Metropolitan Ballroom
5:00 PM to 5:15 PM Banquet Exchange
Room TBA
5:30 PM Federation Family Dinner
Room 200
7:00 PM Affiliate Auction
Metropolitan Ballroom
8:00ish PM Entertainment
Metropolitan Ballroom

Saturday, October 25, 2025

6:30 to 8:00 AM Pre-Purchased Breakfast Buffet
Room 203
8:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pre-Registration Pick-Up and On-Site Registration
Room TBA
8:00 to 8:25 AM Banquet Ticket Exchange
Room TBA
8:30 AM Pre-General Session Music
Metropolitan Ballroom
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM General Session
Metropolitan Ballroom
12:00 PM to 12:15 PM Banquet Ticket Exchange
Room TBA
12:00 to 12:20 PM Pre-Purchased Lunch Pick-Up
Room 203
12:10 PM to 1:10 PM NJ Association of Blind Students Gathering
Room 201
12:10 PM Parents of Blind Children—NJ Meet and Talk
Penthouse Second Floor
1:15 PM to 5:00 PM General Session & Affiliate Business Meeting
Metropolitan Ballroom
5:10 PM to 5:25 PM Final Banquet Ticket Exchange
Room TBA
7:30 PM Banquet (Doors open at 7:15 PM)
Metropolitan Ballroom

Sunday, October 26, 2025

8:00 to 9:30 AM Pre-Purchased Breakfast Buffet
Metropolitan Ballroom
9:30 AM Affiliate Networking and Socializing
Metropolitan Ballroom