Omega Psi Phi Conclave: The 85th Grand Conclave 2026

Downtown Cincinnati skyline along the Ohio River, host of the 85th Grand Conclave — Cincinnati hosts the 85th Grand Conclave in 2026.

The Omega Psi Phi Grand Conclave is the biennial national convention of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, and the 85th Grand Conclave takes place July 30 to August 3, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Centered at the First Financial Center downtown, the gathering is expected to draw more than 10,000 members for official business, service, and fellowship, hosted by the Cincinnati Ques.

Here is what the Grand Conclave is, the details for the 85th gathering in Cincinnati, how often it happens, and what takes place during the week.

What Is the Omega Psi Phi Conclave?

Cincinnati riverfront, host city for the Omega Psi Phi conclave — The Queen City turns purple and gold for the week.

The Grand Conclave is Omega Psi Phi’s national convention and official business meeting. Omega Psi Phi was founded on November 17, 1911, at Howard University and is a founding member of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, with more than 750 chapters and over 250,000 men initiated. At the conclave, the fraternity conducts business, elects leadership, and celebrates its brotherhood, which is why members call the surrounding festivities Purple and Gold Weekend.

The 85th Grand Conclave 2026: Dates and Location

The 85th Grand Conclave runs from a Thursday through the following Monday in Cincinnati. The key details are below:

Detail	Information
Event	85th Grand Conclave, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Dates	July 30 to August 3, 2026
City	Cincinnati, Ohio
Main venue	First Financial Center
Host	Cincinnati Ques

How Often Is the Conclave Held?

The Grand Conclave is held every two years. It was originally an annual gathering, then shifted to every eighteen months in the mid-20th century. After the 75th Grand Conclave in 1986, the fraternity moved to the biennial schedule it follows today, which is why the numbered conclaves now land two years apart.

What Happens at the Conclave

The Cincinnati skyline over the Ohio River — Conclave programming spreads across downtown.

A Grand Conclave mixes official fraternity work with public programming and celebration. Over the week, attendees take part in:

Official business sessions and the election of national leadership.
The International Talent Hunt, a public performing-arts competition that awards scholarships to talented young people.
The International Youth Leadership Conference for high school students.
Purple and Gold Weekend fellowship across downtown, including day parties, brunches, riverboat rides, golf outings, and galas.

Because Cincinnati sits on the Ohio River, much of the 2026 programming spreads across downtown and the riverfront, turning the host city purple and gold for the week.

Purple and Gold Pride

For members, a conclave is a week of representing the fraternity, which means chapter shirts, custom pieces, and purple-and-gold looks worn with pride. That tradition runs through every Divine Nine gathering. You can learn more about the fraternity in our Omega Psi Phi complete guide, read about the brothers who shaped it in our roundup of famous Omega Psi Phi members, and see how the fraternity fits among the Divine Nine organizations. Official schedules and registration are posted by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and the official Cincinnati conclave site.

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FAQs

When and where is the 85th Omega Psi Phi Grand Conclave?

The 85th Grand Conclave takes place July 30 to August 3, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio, centered at the First Financial Center downtown and hosted by the Cincinnati Ques.

How often is the Omega Psi Phi conclave held?

The Grand Conclave is held every two years. It began as an annual event, moved to every eighteen months, and became biennial after the 75th Grand Conclave in 1986.

How do I register for the Omega Psi Phi Grand Conclave?

Members register and secure housing through the fraternity’s official portal. Because fees and deadlines change, confirm current details directly with Omega Psi Phi rather than third-party listings.

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