Engage with business executives through a full day of professional development workshops, panels and sessions.
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.
Network with representatives from corporate supporters and educational partners participating in the College and Career Exhibits.
Don’t miss out on special Collegiate ICDC programs: Sales Challenge, LinkedIn Photo Booth, the election of the new executive officer team and more.
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:

Registration information will be available in the spring of 2027.
JW Marriott Austin
110 E 2nd St
Austin, TX 78701
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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