EVENTS
2024/2025 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
CONFERENCES
Leadership Conferences
These events are focused on leadership development and may include workshops, keynote speakers, and networking opportunities.
WRLC Bellevue, WA November 7-9, 2024
Industry-Specific Conferences
DECA hosts conferences or events focused on specific industries, such as hospitality or finance, to give students the opportunity to learn from professionals in those fields.
Orlando, FL Jan. 28- Feb. 2, 2025
District/Regional Competitions
These are events where DECA members compete against other students in their district or region in various business-related categories, such as marketing, finance, and hospitality.
January 2025
State/Provincial Conferences
The top performers from the district/regional competitions will move on to the state/provincial conferences, where they will compete against other top performers from their state/province.
Feb. 27-March 2, 2025
International Career Development Conference (ICDC)
This is the largest DECA event of the year, bringing together students from around the world to compete in various business categories, attend leadership workshops, and network with other students and professionals.
Awards Banquet May 2025
Our end-of-year DECA banquet is an annual celebration of the achievements and successes of DECA members throughout the year.
During the banquet, DECA members and their families come together to enjoy a formal dinner and socialize. It includes speeches by key organization members, recognition of top-performing members, and announcing leadership positions for the upcoming year.