What to Know

Before You Go

What to Know Before You Go

The countdown to NAMICon 2025 has begun! Login in advance, test your tech, and get ready for an experience that will energize, educate, and connect you with the incredible NAMI family. Together, we're not just attending a conference—we're building a movement

Take Care of You!   

We know virtual events can be intense, and some content may be heavy. Take regular breaks & move around, hydrate, eat healthy snacks, and tune in to what you need.    

Alliance Day kicks off tomorrow, June 10, with a dedicated space for the NAMI Alliance—NAMI National, State Offices, and Affiliates—to come together, learn, and collaborate. This day is designed to support and strengthen the incredible work of the NAMI Alliance happening across the country. To learn more or to see if you should attend, click here.  

In addition to powerful Alliance Day programming, experience NAMICon’s headline keynotes—mental health game-changers who are transforming lives and communities in big ways.  

Once you access the Event Hub, you'll find the complete program with all sessions available to you as a registered attendee.    

Browse the full agenda, read session descriptions, check speaker bios, and plan your days around the sessions that excite you most.   

Pro tip: Your registration gives you access to all sessions—no need to register for individual ones. With our virtual format, you have the flexibility to join any session that interests you, at any time.  

Can’t make it to everything? No problem. Registered attendees will have access to all recordings after the event through September 2025.    

  • Join the Scavenger Hunt: Scour the Event Hub for 11 hidden peaches. Session descriptions, virtual booths, who knows where they will be hiding! Write down where you find each one and send the list to meetings@nami.org with your full name. The first 4 attendees to send us a completed list will win a free registration to NAMICon 2026! Please note that this does not include travel, transportation or hotel costs.  
      

  •  Download the NAMICon digital coloring page, created by artist and NAMI Ambassador Alex Alpert. Make it your own! And share on social media with the tag @Alex.Alpert 
       

  • Visit Sponsor & Exhibitor Booths: Learn more about our partners and book meetings to chat with them! Exhibit hall hours are:  

    • June 11: 10:00am – 5:30pm   
    • June 12: 10:00am – 5:30pm   
    • June 13: 10:00am – 12:30pm   

 

  • Connect in the Chatroom: Use the chat tab at the bottom of your screen to connect with other attendees and staff. Please remember to follow our Code of Conduct at all times. 

    

  • Check the Attendee Resources Section: Helpful tips, links, and session presentation downloads, and so much more are available for you at any time. 
        

  • Connect with HelpLine Specialists: Need support? You can reach out by:   

    • Text “HelpLine” to 62640   
    • Call 1-800-950-6264 
    • Find resources at nami.org/help  

  

  • Peer Support Groups Available: Join free, peer-led NAMI Support Groups to connect with others who understand your journey and gain insights from shared experiences in these confidential, supportive environments. These sessions offer Connection Recovery support for adults experiencing mental health symptoms, family support for those with affected loved ones, and specialized Young Adult Connection Recovery groups. No advance registration required, but each group is limited to 15 participants on a first-come basis.    

  • Morning Activities – June 12 & 13: Start your day with movement or mindfulness! Join us on June 12 -13 from 10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. for:   

    • June 12: Morning Mindfulness 
    • June 13: Beginner and Chair Yoga   

Before NAMICon begins, you can explore the platform and get familiar with the site. However, access to sessions will only be available during the official event dates.   

  • Check Your Login in Advance. Once instructions on how to log in have been received, make sure your NAMICon experience starts smoothly by confirming your access to the Event Hub ahead of time. Logging in early helps you avoid any issues on the first day of the conference. 
  • To access content, be sure to log in using the same email address you used to register.  

An Important ReminderYou must be registered to access the platform, so before sharing the link with friends and family, please ask them to register by June 9!    

Once you access the platform, you will be able to search our speakers and agenda, get access to resources, and connect with other attendees.

During the Q&A portion, use Zoom’s Q&A feature to submit questions. Moderators will help facilitate responses and will do their best to answer all posted questions. Please note that the general chat feature will not be active.    

When you enter the Zoom session, you will see a toolbar appear on the bottom with a prominent Q&A button. Clicking on this button will open the “Submit a Question” prompt for the attendee. 

We’re committed to an inclusive experience.

All sessions will have closed captioning available. 

  • Once in the session, look for the “Show Captions” button in the toolbar located at the bottom of the screen.    
  • A pop up will appear prompting you to select the language you would like the captions to appear in. Select your preferred language and click “Save”.   

ASL Interpretation: Available upon request - contact meetings@nami.org for setup assistance   

Interactive Event Hub: your central access point during NAMICon 2025 where you can access all sessions, resources, and event information in one place. Start from the Virtual NAMICon 2025 website.   

  • Login Tip: Bookmark the NAMICon Event Hub to your browser, so that on the day of the event, it is easy for you to find and access!  

For the best experience with our event platform, we recommend using the following browsers: Google Chrome Download Chrome or Microsoft Edge Download Edge.  

Internet Explorer is no longer supported by Microsoft, so it's not recommended. We recommend always using the latest version of your chosen browser.  

You do not need a Zoom account to join sessions. If you already have Zoom installed, sessions will open in the app. If not, they’ll open directly in your web browser—no download required.   

Test Your Zoom Setup   
Make sure you’re ready! Visit the Resources page to access the Zoom test link and confirm your device is set up properly ahead of time.   

 

Need Help During the Event?   
We encourage you to check out the Attendee Resource Section! If your question isn’t answered there, you can reach us directly at meetings@nami.org for support during the conference.