The National Convention of the Democratic Socialists of America is the highest governing body of DSA. Convention sets political priorities for the following term; elects the National Political Committee (NPC), the political and administrative leadership of DSA; and elects DSA's two National Co-Chairs. The National Political Committee and the Co-Chairs are elected via single transferrable vote. Convention re-created the Co-Chairs position in 2023, and has twice elected Ashik Siddique and Megan Romer.
Each chapter elects convention delegates from their general membership. Chapters are allocated a number of delegates proportional to their membership, often around 1 delegate per 60 members. Conventions are held every two years. Special conventions can be held at any time, but no special conventions have been called in DSA's history. DSA conventions use the latest edition of Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised for their parliamentary procedure.