The DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) is the highlight of the DECA year. Sixteen thousand high school students, advisors, businesspersons and alumni gather for several days of DECA excitement. Most participants at ICDC compete in one of DECA's competitive events. The top competitors in each event are recognized for their outstanding achievements. In addition to the competitive events, many students and advisors participate in a variety of leadership and career advancing academies.
General Information
Information will be posted as it becomes available.
Georgia World Congress Center
285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW
Atlanta, Georgia
Local chapter advisors register for the conference and make hotel arrangements through the state/provincial advisor.
- Chapter Advisor Conference Information
- Conference Agenda
- Competitive Events and Awards
- DECA Blazer Information
- Dress Code and Code of Conduct
- Finish Line/DECA Dash 5K Fun Run/Walk
- General Session Seating Chart
- Hotel Assignments
- Insurance Information
- Leadership and SBE Academies
- National Officer Candidate Packet
- New Advisor Academy Professional Development
- Voting Delegate Guidelines
- Administrator VIP Day | Registration Form
- Administrator VIP Day | Save the Date Information
- Post-Conference Press Release Template
Exhibitors and Judge Information
- Exhibitor Kit and Sponsorship Opportunities
- Exhibitor Floor Plan
- Exhibitor FAQs
- Judge Registration
Travel and Tours
- About Atlanta
- Atlanta Area Map
- Official DECA Tours Flyer | Order Online
- Car Rentals
- Ground Transportation/Airport Transfers
- Travel Tips for DECA Trips: Advisors | Students
Chartered Association (State/Provincial) Advisor Information
- Conference Registration Information
- Competitive Event and Special Activity Allocations
- Dates and Deadlines
- Flash Report
- Hotel Assignments | Hotel Lottery
- Property Forms
Future Dates of the DECA ICDC
- April 25-28, 2015 | Orlando, Florida
- April 23-26, 2016 | Nashville, Tennessee
- April 26-29, 2017 | Anaheim, California
- April 21-24, 2018 | Atlanta, Georgia
- April 27-30, 2019 | Orlando, Florida
- April 29-May 2, 2020 | Nashville, Tennessee
