Registration:
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The cost to attend is $500 early/ $600 late (after July 1, 2025) for Secretaries of State, State Government Staff, ACR Members, NPA State Government Members, NASS Corporate Affiliates and Federal Government Staff. The cost for Non-Profit Organizations to attend is $750 per person early/ $850 late (proof of valid non-profit status is required). The cost for Corporate Non-Members to attend is $1400 per person early/ $1500 late. Registration for this event will close on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, or when registration capacity is fulfilled. On-site registration WILL NOT be available for this event. All event attendees are subject to the event anti-harassment policy and conference waiver of liability. There is no virtual option to attend.
Press Registration (free): Press registration will open by mid-June—details to be announced. Please note, there will be no virtual option to attend.
Hotel Reservations:
Beau Rivage
875 Beach Blvd.
Biloxi, MS 39530
228-386-7111
Please make your hotel reservations immediately. The NASS rate at the Beau Rivage is $199 per night, plus $19 per night resort fee and 12% tax. The rate is guaranteed through Wednesday, July 9, 2025, or until the room block sells out. Attendees are responsible for making their own hotel/travel arrangements. Click here to make your reservations online or by phone, call 228-386-7111 and mention National Association of Secretaries of State to receive the discounted rate. Any cancellations without more than 24-hours advance notice prior to arrival will result in the forfeiture of one night deposit. Early departure fee may apply.
Transportation:
The Beau Rivage is approximately 15 miles (25 min.) from the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT). Click here for more information on ground transportation from the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. Please arrange your own ground transportation. Self-parking and valet parking is complimentary at the Beau Rivage. For more information about parking, rideshare, and rental car desk at the Beau Rivage, click here.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is approximately 100 miles (1.5 hrs.) from the Beau Rivage.
Exhibitors:
Exhibit space is only available for current NASS Corporate Affiliates and conference sponsors for this event. Exhibit space will be centrally located at the Beau Rivage, providing continuous conference traffic adjacent to the meeting space. NASS will provide a 6' table with tablecloth and two chairs. Registration for exhibit space will be available to NASS Corporate Affiliates and conference sponsors through the online registration system. Space is limited to 30 exhibitors and will be assigned on a first come first serve basis. Exhibit space for this event is likely to sell-out. The exhibit layout will be distributed after Wednesday, July 9, 2025. The cost to exhibit for Silver-level Corporate Affiliates and sponsors (Delta, Blues and Bayou levels) is $500.
AV and electricity can be ordered through Chantel Eleuterius at ENCORE. (chantel.eleuterius@encoreglobal.com or 228-386-7692)
Event Agenda:
Agenda is subject to change. Committee meetings and sessions are open to all attendees, unless otherwise noted. Sessions marked CLOSED and all evening events are not open to press/media. Resort casual attire for all meetings. Valid conference ID badge is required for entry to ALL meetings and events. All meeting times are listed in Central time. There is no virtual option to attend.
Aug 4th
MONDAY
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT
On Your Own Free Time and Family Activities for Early Arrivals
11:30 AM - 4:00 PM CT
Registration
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM CT
Boxed Lunch
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM CT
Administrative Codes & Registers (ACR)
12:00 PM - 12:15 PM CT
CLOSED SESSION - Nominations & Credentials Committee
Any NASS Member Secretary/Lieutenant Governor may attend
Chair: Hon. Michael Wason, MS
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM CT
CLOSED SESSION - NASS Executive Board Meeting
Any NASS Member Secretary/Lieutenant Governor may attend
12:30 PM - 4:00 PM CT
Expo/Demo Set-up
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM CT
Afternoon Break
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM CT
CLOSED SESSION – Briefing for Secretaries/Lt. Governors/Chief Deputies Only
Closed to press/media + all attendees except Secretaries of State, Lt. Governors and Deputy Secretaries of State
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM CT
CLOSED SESSION - Secretaries-Only Meeting
Closed to press/media + all attendees except Secretaries of State and Lt. Governors
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM CT
CLOSED SESSION – Deputies-Only Meeting
Closed to press/media + all attendees except State Government Staff
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CT
Evening Welcome Event
Closed to press/media
Aug 5th
TUESDAY
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CT
Registration
8:15 AM - 9:00 AM CT
Breakfast
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CT
Administrative Codes & Registers (ACR)
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CT
Notary Public Administrators (NPA)
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CT
Expo/Demo
9:15 AM - 10:30 AM CT
Elections Committee
Co-Chairs: Hon. Michael Adams, KY & Hon. Gregg Amore, RI
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM CT
Family Activity
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM CT
Morning Break
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM CT
Workshop
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM CT
Lunch with Panel
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM CT
IDEAS: Innovations & Solutions from the States
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CT
Technology and Security Committee
Co-Chairs: Hon. Scott Schwab, KS & Hon. Steve Simon, MN
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM CT
Afternoon Break
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM CT
Workshop - Business Services
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM CT
Evening Event Secretaries/Corporate Affiliates/Sponsors Only
Closed to press/media
Aug 6th
WEDNESDAY
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CT
Registration
8:15 AM - 9:15 AM CT
Breakfast with International Relations Committee
Co-Chairs: Hon. Tahesha Way, NJ & Hon. Al Schmidt, PA
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CT
Administrative Codes & Registers (ACR)
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CT
Notary Public Administrators (NPA)
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CT
Expo/Demo
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM CT
State Records and Archives Committee
Co-Chairs: Hon. Kimberly Bassett, DC & Hon. Monae Johnson, SD
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM CT
Family Activity
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM CT
Morning Break
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT
Workshop – Special Projects
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM CT
Lunch with NASS IDEAS Award Presentation & Guest Speaker
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM CT
Workshop – Elections
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM CT
Afternoon Break
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM CT
Business Services Committee
Co-Chairs: Hon. Adrian Fontes, AZ & Hon. Paul Pate, IA
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CT
CLOSED SESSION – State Staff-Only Meeting
Closed to press/media + all attendees except State Government Staff
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CT
Evening Event
Closed to press/media
Aug 7th
THURSDAY
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM CT
Registration
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM CT
Breakfast
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM CT
Expo/Demo Tear Down
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT
Administrative Codes & Registers (ACR)
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT
Notary Public Administrators (NPA)
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM CT
CLOSED SESSION: Secretaries-Only Meeting
Closed to press/media + all attendees except Secretaries of State and Lt. Governors
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM CT
CLOSED SESSION: Communications Staff Roundtable
Closed to press/media + all attendees except State Government Staff
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM CT
CLOSED SESSION: IT State Staff Only Roundtable
Closed to press/media + all attendees except State Government Staff
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM CT
Morning Break
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM CT
Group Photo for Secretaries & Lieutenant Governors – Only
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM CT
NASS Business Meeting & Induction of 2025 – 2026 National Officers
Members will vote on business items adopted by NASS committees
