DECA International Career Development Conference

Conference
Highlights

Competitive Events

More than 10,000 DECA members demonstrate their college and career knowledge and skills by participating in DECA’s Competitive Events Program. They are finalists from their chartered associations hoping to be named an international champion.

Emerging Leader Series

Thousands of members participate in DECA’s Emerging Leader Series to attain 21st Century Skills in the areas of collaboration, communication, critical thinking and creativity.

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? More than 100 exhibits will be waiting!

And Much More!

From the School-based Enterprise Academy to Executive Officer Campaigns to Advisor Professional Learning, DECA’s ICDC brings together the best of the best to culminate a successful DECA academic year.

Classroom Connection

Extend Learning Beyond the Classroom

DECA’s International Career Development Conference supports key educational initiatives.

Career Clusters
National Curriculum Standards
21st Century Skills
Project-based Learning
Personal Financial Literacy

THIS IS HOW WE DO DECA

Advisor Professional Learning

This Is How DECA's Competitive Events Connect to Curriculum
This Is How We Develop a Chapter Strategy
This Is How We Connect to Business
This Is How We Empower Chapter Leader Teams
This Is How We Create a Chapter Brand
Competitive Events Update

REGISTRATION

Key Information

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

Venue

Anaheim Convention Center

800 W Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92802

Registration Deadline

March 22, 2024

Please follow the links below to access the 2024 DECA ICDC Achievement Awards and Grand Awards live streams:

Housing reservations for DECA’s International Career Development Conference are made by the chapter advisor with the chartered association advisor, who then submits the housing reservations to the chartered association's assigned hotel.
All attendees must stay in the official DECA property assigned to the chartered association delegation in order to participate in DECA’s International Career Development Conference.
All attendees must be a registered guest each night of the conference in his or her assigned DECA hotel, for a minimum of four nights, beginning with the night of the opening session.

Watch the briefing video for your specific competitive event as you prepare for competition during DECA's 2024 International Career Development Conference.