International Convention is open to all and we recommend anyone who wants to meet brothers from around the world and be a part of the Fraternity at the international level attend.

Minimal expected attendance from a chapter is one delegate. Additional delegates may join for a fee.

See the 2026 International Convention Attendance Policy: Download PDF.

Undergraduate delegates will sign into myZBT and look for the Event Registration area.

Delegates should arrive at the hotel early afternoon on Thursday, July 30 to receive a registration packet and prepare for the opening session. Travel home can be anytime on Sunday, August 2.

Event fees

• Event fees for a chapter’s required delegate are paid through the Chapter’s international dues.
• Additional brothers attending the event beyond the required delegate will be charged for the event fee that covers food, swag, etc. The chapter will be billed for these delegates.
• Hotel rooms  for undergraduates are booked by ZBT, so you do not need to book accommodations. Single delegates will be placed with another chapter at random. Chapters that send multiple delegates will share with their chapter brothers.

Travel expenses

• The chapter is responsible for the delegate’s travel costs. Brothers make their own arrangements to get to Convention. We encourage speaking with your Finance Director because the chapter budget should include funds for travel.
• You will need some spending money for a few meals and your transit to and from Scottsdale.

Travel assistance

• Utilize your campus resources, such as Fraternity/Sorority Life Office or Student Activities. Oftentimes the institution can provide financial assistance for travel to Fraternity leadership programs.
• ZBT International Headquarters offers a limited assistance for chapters on a sliding scale based on need.

As the Fraternity believes strongly in the importance of the International Convention as an avenue for brothers to interact, network and learn from one another, attendance is required for every active chapter.

• Every chapter is required to send one delegate. Full event participation is required, which means both delegates need to be in attendance at every session.
• Additional brothers from your chapter are encouraged to attend. Additional attendees beyond the required delegate must register, and the chapter must pay the event fee of $500 per person.
• Travel to and from the host city is not included in the registration cost.
• You may cancel or replace your delegate before June 15 at no charge.
• Registration after June 15 will incur a late fee of $150 per person.

If your chapter does not meet this expectation:

• Those chapters that do not register and subsequently attend the 2026 International Convention in full are subject to a $2,000 fine at the directive of the Supreme Council.
• Undergraduate brothers who register but don’t attend and actively participate in the event will be subject to a higher fine of $1,200 per brother, or $2,400 per chapter, due to the event production cost invested in the brother.

All ZBT alumni and their guests! International Convention is not just for undergraduates.

ZBT is prioritizing offering more opportunities for alumni to make connections and enjoy the benefits of being a life-long ZBT, including an expanded activity schedule at convention. ZBT has been very intentional about value and time in order to maximize your experience. We chose a resort for 2026 to focus on delivering an amazing event and a place for brothers to enjoy relaxing time together while celebrating Fraternity. The JW Marriott Camelback Inn is an incredible high-end resort,

Undergraduate delegates will be on site at convention too, learning about chapter operations and more, but alumni have a different programming schedule.

Alumni and guests are asked to pay by credit card. We encourage brothers to take advantage of the Full Convention registration package of $650 and receive access to all events and meals, but we do offer single-day packages as well.

Staying at the host resort, JW Marriott Camelback Inn, is part of the experience. It is important that you use ZBT’s exclusive booking link. This allows for special access like in-room amenities, ZBT’s pool party, spa day for spouses … and of course we negotiated great discounts and extras for our guests that are only available if you stay at the high-end historic property. 

Refund Policy

Registration after June 15 will incur a late fee of $150 per person.

If you need to change or cancel your registration, full refunds are available before July 6. No refunds will be given after that date.

If you register without paying, you may cancel or pay in full before July 6. Anyone who is not paid in full before July 6 will be assumed as non-attending.

The 2026 event has some of the best Arizona tourism opportunities — which you can share with ZBT brothers and their guests!

We encourage brothers to take advantage of the Full Convention registration package ($650) and receive access to all events and meals, but we do offer single-day packages as well.

All packages allow choices to share convention meals, receive event materials, get ZBT swag and the priceless opportunity to meet and celebrate with brothers.

Yes, this is offered annually.

The cost of a 10-seat table also is available.