Ultimate DECA Power Trip

Conference
Highlights

Learning Labs

Learning labs 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.

Competitive Excellence

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.

College + Career Exhibits

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?

Networking

No power trip would be complete without the opportunity to meet new people! Join us Saturday evening for a “DECA After Dark” event.

Classroom Connection

Extend Learning Beyond the Classroom

Understand the role of the economy in society
Use entrepreneurial skills to enhance workplace productivity and career options
Create new and worthwhile ideas
Demonstrate ability to work effectively and respectfully with diverse teams
Use interpersonal and problem-solving skills to influence and guide others toward a goal
Demonstrate integrity and ethical behavior in using influence and power
Act responsibly with the interests of the larger community in mind

THIS IS HOW WE DO DECA

Advisor Professional Learning

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 2022 included:

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Earning Industry Certifications Provides a Competitive Advantage
Going Cashless at Cedar Fair Parks
MBA Research’s Top 10 Classroom Resources
National Business Administration Standards
New DECA Role-play Prep Resource
SBE Share Shoppe
Using Project Management in the Classroom

REGISTRATION

Key Information

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

Venue

JW Marriott Austin

110 E 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701

Registration Deadline

October 19, 2023

Registration will open Fall 2023.

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Registration is a two-step process:

DECA members must first be in our online membership system.
Once they have been submitted, you can register them for the conference through our online registration system by selecting “Conferences.”

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For complete registration instructions, please refer to the conference registration guide once released.

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The conference registration fee applies to DECA members, advisors and chaperones, and includes the following:

Conference workshops
Conference materials
Conference t-shirt
Conference insurance
Saturday evening activity

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:

First name
Last name
T-shirt size
Competitive event participation (yes or no)

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Conference participants must stay at the conference hotel for a minimum of two (2) nights.

JW Marriott Austin
110 E 2nd Street
Austin, TX 78701

$199.00 per room, per night plus tax - currently 17.61%
Single/Double/Triple/Quad

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Hotel policy allows a maximum of four guests in a room with two double beds. 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. Please confirm your rooming reservation before booking travel.

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PLAN YOUR TRAVEL

Visit Austin

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.

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