Where is DECA heading in 2025 and beyond? Check out upcoming conference dates and locations, and mark your calendars to join us!
DECA International Career Development Conference
The DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) is the culmination of the DECA year. More than 18,000 high school students, teacher-advisors, business professionals and alumni gather for several days of DECA excitement. Learn more at deca.org/icdc.
- April 26-29, 2025 | Orlando, FL
- April 25-28, 2026 | Atlanta, GA
- April 17-20, 2027 | Anaheim, CA
- April 22-25, 2028 | Orlando, FL
- April 27-30, 2030 | Anaheim, California
Emerging Leader Summit
Real leaders don't take the summer off. DECA’s Emerging Leader Summit brings together association officers, chapter leaders and officer hopefuls during a three-day intense leadership experience. Learn more at deca.org/els.
- July 9-11, 2025 | Phoenix, AZ
- July 11-13, 2026 | Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner | Tysons, VA
The Ultimate DECA Power Trip
Members of all four DECA Regions are invited to the ultimate DECA leadership experience at #DECAPowerTrip. Learn more at deca.org/powertrip.
- November 21-23, 2025 | Arlington, VA | Crystal Gateway Marriott
- November 20-22, 2026 | Louisville, KY | Kentucky International Convention Center, Marriott Louisville Downtown, Omni Louisville
- December 3-5, 2027 | San Francisco, CA | San Francisco Marriott Marquis
- November 17-19, 2028 | Austin, TX | JW Marriott Austin
Sports and Entertainment Marketing Conference
From a sell-out crowd of loyal fans waiting for the opening kickoff to a high-profile entertainer eager to take the stage for an encore presentation, sports and entertainment marketing provides a rush for those interested in these career areas. Learn more at deca.org/sem.
- January 29-February 2, 2025 | Orlando, FL
