Conclave Schedule

For the travelers who need a little extra time, registration continues Friday morning and carries on to noon. Young Fraters and esteemed alumni will have the opportunity to attend an array of sessions addressing personal and chapter development during the Teke Institute. During the Teke Institute, Nominations and Legislative Hearing committee meetings begin. Committee members are selected at random during the Opening Session. To refuel the engines, the Awards Luncheon will take place at high noon with accolades being handed out to deserving groups and individuals. Following the Awards Luncheon, the Teke Institute continues before afternoon programming sets in. We will have the opportunity to say thank you and farewell to Frater Buckwheat for his nearly 45 years of service to TKE and then head out of the hotel to our off-site event at the National World War II Museum, rated #4 museum in the country by TripAdvisor!

Friends & Family Schedule

Friday has multiple tour options in the morning and afternoon. You will be able to attend up to two of six different attractions offered. Attractions include the shopping in the French Quarter, the Audubon Zoo, Mardi Gras World, the Aquarium or have the opportunity to fully explore our Off-Site Event location - the World War II Museum. After your day in New Orleans, you will join the kick-off festivities and head to our Off-Site Event at the National World War II Museum.

Conclave Schedule

Saturday morning kicks off with a grab and go breakfast on your way to Tau Kappa Epsilon’s New Orleans service project. This is a way for the Fraternity to thank the city of NOLA for being such gracious hosts for another great year of Conclave. Following the service project, attendees will receive lunch and recharge the batteries before the afternoon’s events. On Saturday afternoon, the Second Session of the Grand Chapter begins. Voting delegates will decide on proposed Black Book legislation and the next Grand Council will be voted on for a two-year term. That evening, the Grand Inaugural banquet will take place Saturday night. The highest awards of the Fraternity will be given out, the International Sweetheart will be crowned, the new Grand Council will be inaugurated and the next Conclave location will be announced. This is an event you will not want to miss.

Friends & Family Schedule

Kicking off the third day of Conclave, Saturday morning begins with the Service Project, a swamp tour or a ride on the Creole Queen. After enjoying the local cuisine on your own, afternoon tours include a Plantation Tour, City Bus Tour or the Butterfly Garden & Insectarium. After arriving back at the Hyatt Regency, it’ll be time to put on your formal wear for receptions and the Grand Inaugural banquet.

Conclave Schedule

Come Sunday morning, Conclave 2017 will officially be in the books. Many families will begin the long journey home, but you are more than welcome to extend your stay and explore all that NOLA has to offer. Regardless, we’ll be planning for 2019!