Interactive sessions will focus on one powerful component each hour. From college to career to chapter to compete to connect, these learning labs will engage DECA members.
Be the ultimate competitor in a DECA role-play. Members must pre-register for this activity. Top performers will be recognized during Sunday’s Closing Session.
Searching for the perfect institution to start your post-secondary studies? Want to discuss career opportunities? Looking to expand the product line for your school-based enterprise?
No power trip would be complete without the opportunity to meet new people! Join us Saturday evening for a “DECA After Dark” event.
The Advisor Professional Learning Series will engage educators in professional development focusing on curriculum and instructional content that support preparing students for college and careers and connects the conference content to the classroom. Topics for 2023 include:
Get ready to immerse yourself in this educational experience! The information below will guide you through the registration process.
Registration is due by October 18, 2023.
Registration is a two-step process:
For complete registration instructions, please refer to the conference registration guide once released.
The conference registration fee applies to DECA members, advisors and chaperones, and includes the following:
All student attendees must be on a submitted DECA membership roster to register. Collect the following information from each attendee to complete the registration process:
Conference participants must stay in one of the designated conference hotels. Make your hotel reservations in the online registration system with DECA Inc. Due to the limited number of rooms, students will be housed in triples and quads when possible.
Austin Marriott Downtown
304 E Cesar Chavez Street
Austin, TX 78701
$199 plus 17.614% tax
Courtyard by Marriott – Austin Downtown
300 East 4th Street
Austin, TX 78701
$189 plus 17.614% tax
Hyatt Place Austin Downtown
211 East 3rd Street
Austin, TX 78701
$199 plus 17.614% tax
Includes complimentary daily breakfast buffet
JW Marriott Austin
110 East 2nd Street
Austin, TX 78701
$199 plus 17.614% tax
Once the hotel block has been filled, registration will not be able to be submitted, and DECA will attempt to secure additional housing. After the registration deadline, DECA Inc. will submit the rooming list to the hotel. Once the hotel provides confirmation numbers, DECA Inc. will forward those to advisor.
What you hear is true. With vibrant entertainment, art and culture, inspiring cuisine and stunning outdoor experiences, Austin lets you create a soundtrack all your own. So take a look around, and put the Live Music Capital of the World® on your playlist.
If you need more information, please reach out to our key conference contacts.