Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference

Conference
Highlights

Professional Development Series

Engage with business executives through a full day of professional development workshops, panels and sessions.

Competitive Events

1,000 Collegiate DECA members demonstrate their career knowledge and skills by participating in Collegiate DECA’s Competitive Events Program in hopes of being named an international champion.

Career Exhibits + Networking

Network with representatives from corporate supporters and educational partners participating in the College and Career Exhibits.

And Much More!

Don’t miss out on special Collegiate ICDC programs: Sales Challenge, LinkedIn Photo Booth, the election of the new executive officer team and more.

Classroom Connection

Extend Learning Beyond the Classroom

As part of the Competitive Events Program, Collegiate DECA members participate in the Professional Development Series. The sessions and workshops provide attendees a unique opportunity to gain real-world expertise and insight from industry professionals. They take place on Sunday and are required for all competitors. Topics include:

Business Management + Administration
Entrepreneurship
Finance + Accounting
Hospitality + Tourism
Marketing + Communications

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REGISTRATION

Key Information

Venue

Louisville Marriott Downtown

280 W Jefferson St, Louisville, KY 40202

Registration Deadline

March 10, 2025

Registration procedures for this conference vary depending on your association (state/province).

Chapters belonging to a chartered association should contact your chartered association advisor for more information. Chartered associations above may assess an additional chartered association fee.

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To contact your chartered association advisor, visit: deca.org/associations.

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Chapters not belonging to a chartered association should follow all instructions included in the conference registration guide.

Louisville Marriott Downtown

280 W Jefferson St.

Louisville, KY 40202

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All conference attendees must stay at the official conference hotel and must be part of the official Collegiate DECA room block. Rooms are subject to availability within our block. Once the room block is full, which may occur before the deadline, room rates may increase and/or housing may no longer be available. Due to hotel limitations, no more than four people are allowed in one room.

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