seattle, wa
07/30 – 08/02 2026
Paramount Hotel
aBOUT OUR CONFERENCE
- Educate the membership base on entity operation fundamentals.
- Provide a space for brothers to reconnect while connecting with new brothers for the first time.
- Celebrate the success and progress of our brotherhood that occurred within this past year.
One Culture. Any Race.
Omega Delta Phi Fraternity, Inc. is proud to center this year’s conference around our National Slogan: “One Culture. Any Race.” This theme reflects our unwavering commitment to fostering unity while honoring the rich diversity of our Brotherhood and the communities we serve.
In today’s ever-changing world, leadership requires the courage to listen, learn, and uplift voices from every background and lived experience. By grounding our work in inclusive excellence, we recognize that innovation and progress come not from resisting change, but from embracing it. Our theme challenges us to see beyond differences and instead view them as sources of strength, creativity, and resilience.
Through this year’s programming, we aim to deepen our collective understanding of cultures and perspectives that may differ from our own, while celebrating the shared values that unite us. “One Culture. Any Race.” is more than a slogan—it is a call to action: to advance equity, amplify diverse voices, and continue building a Brotherhood that evolves with the times while remaining rooted in our mission to serve, educate, and uplift our communities.
registration is open
ODPhi’s Order of the Silver Fleece
The Order of the Silver Fleece is a mentorship program created to help undergraduate brothers thrive personally, academically, and professionally. Each mentee is matched with an alumni mentor who will provide guidance, support, and encouragement throughout the academic year. Additionally, cohort participants are granted unique workshop and conference opportunities designed to develop leadership skills that focus on building interpersonal relationships in an effort to create cohesive visions for our individual members and their respective entities.
This program is about more than advice — it’s about building lifelong bonds that reflect the values of Omega Delta Phi: Unity, Honesty, Integrity, and Leadership
SEATTLE CONVENTION CENTER ARCH & SUMMIT
The Seattle Convention Center will be home to all big events for our conference this summer. On Day 1 (Thursday) we will be at the SCC Arch, just 2 blocks away from our main conference space (pictured on the left). The SCC Summit Building will hold our main conference on Friday and our Banquet on Saturday.
The Paramount Hotel
Getting There
Flying:
- Arrive to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Flights are high right now, but typically fall around $350-$407 Round Trip (from Houston to Seattle) — it’s recommended to get a flight in the new year or 3-4 months BEFORE the dates listed.
From the airport:
- Take Public Transit via the Seattle Lightrail: 43 mins from SeaTac Airport Station to Westlake — the center of Downtown Seattle.
- Take a Ride Share/Arrange Transportation on your own: Driving to the City only takes about 25-35 minutes, depending on Traffic.
Driving to Seattle:
Driving to conference can be really fun! Drivers should take turns and at least switch to rest every 4 to 5 hours depending on distance.
Required When Traveling
As a reminder, the following is required when driving anywhere more than 60 miles for official fraternity sponsored events and if the return date/time is within the same departure date but after 9:00pm.
- All members should inform their parents/guardians of their traveling plans and the logistics of the trip in case of emergency
- An Itinerary Form must also be completed and contain the following information:
- Departure & Return Date
- Lodging
- Method of Travel (driving for example)
- If driving, specify personal vehicle, school sponsored, or rental
- Vehicle Drivers
- Destination
- Overnight Stay Location
- Contact information and Emergency Contact for all members traveling
THE EXPERIENCE
CONFERENCE TRACKS ARE BACK!
Neophyte
Prophyte
Graduating
Alumnus
4 Days
24 unique events
Agenda
CONFERENCE AGENDA COMING OCTOBER 10, 2025
Our 2026 Keynote Speakers will be announced in the New Year. Check back later!
2025 KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Miguel A. Cardona
is an American leader and educator. He served as the 12th United States Secretary of Education, a position he was nominated for by President Joe Biden. Throughout his 27-year career in education, Secretary Cardona has focused on improving educational access and equity, from his classroom of students as a fourth-grade teacher to the nation’s 65 million students as our Secretary of Education.
The four pillars of his educational agenda included Academic Recovery and Excellence, Improving Conditions for Educators and Mental Health, Global Competitiveness, and College Affordability and Accessibility. Cardona led the successful reopening of America’s schools after a pandemic, oversaw the efficient distribution of $190 billion to accelerate academic recovery and mental health support, and led unprecedented federal efforts to transform the country’s student loan system, which resulted in greater accountability in higher education and over $185 billion in debt relief to 5 million Americans.
Under Secretary Cardona’s leadership, the United States saw the greatest one-year growth in reading achievement for lower-performing students since 2009. It also increased from zero to 48 states initiating to pay student teachers while they learn through apprenticeships, an additional 16,000 school counselors and mental health experts, and over 1 million public servants earning debt relief. Federal Student Aid (FSA) awarded Federal College Grants to 10% more students in 2024 compared to the previous year due to a transformational overhaul of FSA, the first in over 40 years. More students in America have affordable access to college and career pathways due to the efforts under Secretary Cardona’s leadership.
Prior to becoming U. S. Secretary of Education, Secretary Cardona served as the Commissioner of Education in Connecticut, District Leader in Connecticut, University Instructor, National Award-winning School Principal and classroom teacher. Secretary Cardona’s approach to leadership at the local, state, federal and international levels has been grounded in intentional collaboration and lifted by a bold vision for improvement from pre-kindergarten through college to adult learning. His work has sought collaboration from local leaders, governors, philanthropists, entertainers and artists, industry executives, and international leaders.
A first-generation college student who celebrates bilingualism and biculturalism as a superpower, Secretary Cardona’s story embodies the American dream and the power of public education. Through an acknowledgment of how arts and culture have shaped his accession to the highest education position in the country, Secretary Cardona prides himself in staying true to his passion and values, from the Barrio to the Briefing Room. Don’t miss this crucial conversation on shaping the future of America’s students with Secretary Cardona.
Registration
Early Registration Ends:
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Neophyte
$200
Track-specific Events
Multiple Swag Items
2 Meals Included
Prophyte
$200
Track-specific Events
Multiple Swag Items
2 Meals Included
Graduating
$200
Track-specific Events
Multiple Swag Items
2 Meals Included
Alumni
$200
Track-specific Events
Multiple Swag Items
2 Meals Included
Addons:
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SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY
$28
Movie Ticket
Drink Voucher
Popcorn Voucher
SEATTLE MARINERS GAME
$50
Saturday August 1
Drag Brunch
$25
Saturday August
Seating Guaranteed
Purchase your own drink
Bring Cash!!!!
Additional Excursion Events (including those free of charge) will be added to this website as they are confirmed.
2026 Seattle Swag coming soon!
Atlanta 2025 Conference Swag Courtesy of Pita & Phish Creations
faqs
Registration Deadlines
$200 Flat Rate for Alumni & Undergrads
4 & 8-Month Payment Plans available 10/01/2025 until 12/31/2025
Regular Registration:
$225 Undergraduate Registration & $250 Alumni Registration
6-Month Payment Plans available from 1/1/2026 until 2/28/2026
2 & 4-Month Payment Plans available from 1/1/2026 until 4/30/2026
Late Registration:
$275 Undergraduate Registration & $300 Alumni Registration
3-Month Payment Plans Available from 5/1/2026 until 5/31/2026
2-Month Payment Plans Available from 5/1/2026 until 6/30/2026
LAST CHANCE REGISTRATION — 1 Week Only
$275 Undergraduate Registration & $400 Alumni Registration
1-Time payment Available from 7/1/2026 until 7/7/2026
Hotel Info
The Paramount Hotel Seattle
Address:
724 Pine Street, Seattle WA 98101
About the Property:
Registration at Conference
Registration includes:
- Lanyard, nametag, & nametag ribbon(s)
- Swag
- Friday Catered Lunch
- Saturday Banquet & Keynote
Swag is expected to be announced in January 2026.
Housing Accommodations
In addition, Seattle is home to many AirBnB and VRBO options to book an accommodation with some other people from your home entity, region, or folks you’ve met across the country who are also here for Conference!
Conference Attire
Workshops + Recruitment & Grad School Fair
- Suit & Tie always welcome & encouraged (required if participating in Career Recruitment Fair)
- ODPhi polo (You can purchase one from one of our vendors)
- Khaki pants, Jeans, Shorts (Absolutely no sweatpants, gym shorts, etc.)
- Closed toed shoes of your choice
Excursion Events & General Outings
- Conference shirt or something comfortable to wear out
- Pants, Shorts, Bottoms of your choosing
- Closed toed shoes of your choice
- Trust your judgment on what to wear and where you’ll be — you’re representing the Fraternity when you are out at these events and in the city
End of Year Banquet & Keynote
- Dress to impress for the Banquet!
- Suit & Tie always welcome & encouraged
- AT A MINIMUM: nice dress shirt, slacks, dress shoes (Line Jackets recommended and encouraged)
- Bros Ballin on a budget:
- Brothers can look at H&M, ASOS, SHIEN, Amazon, Fashionova, BoohooMAN. (Bougie on a budget: Sax OFF 5th, Nordstrom Rack….)
- They all carry plus sizes, but things tend to run small so size up.
- All except for Amazon, Sax, and Nordstrom offer pay later services such as Afterpay, Klarna, or Affirm. (If using affirm do know that it is credit based)
Flying In
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (maps)
Directions from the airport to The Paramount Hotel:
- 35 min Train Ride ($3.00 transit ticket)
- 20 min Drive (No Traffic)
Cancellation of flights, trains, etc., must be made through the company they were booked with. Airlines can offer a credit to customers who cancel a flight for use on a future flight. You can cancel a flight by the same means you used when making your reservation. If you still have questions, we recommend reaching out to the airline’s customer service center for more information on what options the airline offers.
Virtual Option
For some attendance may feel force, but we promise once you are around your brothers and feel the love, it is all worth it!
Vendors
More will be added to this list as they confirm and we announce on social media!
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations received on or before March 30th will be cancelled or refunded in full (excluding the payment processing fees)
- Those received between April 1st and May 31st will be refunded 50% (excluding the payment processing fees)
- All cancellation request on/after June 1st are NOT refundable.
- If you do not cancel and do not attend, you are still responsible for full payment.