Special events

Baltimore Orioles baseball game

Wrap up Day 1 of the conference with a free Baltimore Orioles game, sponsored by our NTC Host Sponsors: Microsoft, Advance Solutions Corp., and Public Interest Registry. On Wednesday, April 16, we've reserved an entire section for NTC attendees. The game time is 6:35 p.m. ET. Camden Yards is just a few blocks from the Baltimore Convention Center, so you won't have to go far. Seats are limited—reserve yours in your profile when you register or email us with any questions.

The Commons

This is the heart of the NTC when attendees are not in sessions. Relax in lounges, work on volunteer projects, and chat with sponsors for information about the latest products and services. The Commons are open every day in Baltimore.

Headshots

Professional headshot photos will be available in the Commons during lunch and reception hours. Plus, a traditional photo booth with printouts—sponsored by the Public Interest Registry—will be set up with fun props whenever the Commons is open.

Birds of a feather

Connect with NTC attendees based on your shared interests or identities. Attendees can host Birds of a feather topics in person or virtually. Submit your topics by April 7 to ensure they are reflected on the NTC agenda.]

Dine-around dinners

Enjoy good food and conversation with small groups of other attendees at one of Baltimore's popular restaurants. Dinners are no-host, which means you’re responsible for the cost of your meal and drinks. Available dinners will be added closer to the conference.

Virtual huddles

Exclusively for virtual attendees, virtual huddles offer a space to connect, reflect on sessions, and network in small-group discussions. Happening twice daily, these interactive gatherings ensure you can engage with fellow attendees, share insights, and make meaningful connections throughout the conference. Find meeting times and links on the conference agenda.

Games, art, and music

Take a play break in Baltimore! Enjoy pickleball, table tennis, badminton, arcade games, and traditional board games in the Commons whenever it's open. Compete for the championship in the Pickleball Tournament on Wednesday, April 16, at 3:45 p.m. ET, or in the Table Tennis Tournament on Thursday, April 17, at 4:00 p.m. ET. Tournament spots are first-come, first-served and will fill up fast! Attendee fun is sponsored by Public Interest Registry.

Attendee-led events

No matter how much we pack into the NTC program, our community’s enthusiasm for connection keeps going. Our attendees self-organize for even more networking, learning, and fun. The result is an abundance of unofficial gatherings and experiences to fill your days and nights.