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Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference

Join 1,200 Collegiate DECA members engaged in competitive events, professional development academies, networking and more.

April 20-23, 2024
Austin, TX

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

THIS IS HOW WE DO DECA

Advisor Professional Learning

REGISTRATION

Key Information

Get ready to immerse yourself in this educational experience! The information below will guide you through the registration process.

Venue

Hilton Austin
500 E 4th Street, Austin, TX 78701

Registration Deadline

March 15, 2024

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.

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

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

All conference attendees must stay at the official conference hotel and must be part of the official Collegiate DECA room block.

Hilton Austin
500 E 4th Street
Austin, TX 78701

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Get to Austin

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Get Involved

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Frequently Asked Questions

Questions?

Key Contacts

If you need more information, please reach out to our key conference contacts.

Christy Rutherford
Educational Programs
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Kylie Knudsen
Registration Information
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Hotel Reservation Information
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Cindy Allen
Sponsorships and Exhibits
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Whitney Milbourne
Volunteer Opportunities
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Michael Mount
Online Testing Questions
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