DECA International Career Development Conference ICDC

The DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) brings together thousands of high school and college students to compete in business-focused events across areas like marketing, finance, and entrepreneurship. This event emphasizes skill-building, networking, and leadership development with competitions judged by industry professionals. Participants must qualify through regional or state events, and submissions vary by category, typically including role-play scenarios, written reports, and presentations.

Interested in the competition?

Competition Overview

Students in grades 7-12 who are official DECA members on a DECA roster

Eligibility

Fee paid by the chartered organization, from $100-105 per attendee

Entry fee

March 2026

Deadline for association to register for the conference

April 25-28, 2026 in Atlanta, GA

Conference Date

📌 Note: Aralia is not the organizer of this competition. For official rules, deadlines, and updates, please refer directly to the competition organizer. Aralia provides listings and information about competitions for student reference. Aralia is an online education platform offering competition preparation classes to students worldwide.

Competition Details

1. Participation Guide

Find Your School’s DECA Team: Confirm your school has a DECA team and connect with the advisor to join. Each chartered association has different eligibility guidelines to be qualified for the DECA International Career Development Conference
Choose a Competition Event: Select an event that matches your interests and skills.
Compete in Regional/State Events: Qualify for higher stages through local competitions.
Advance to ICDC: Exceptional performance at regional levels earns a spot at the international competition.