Competition
DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC)
DECA Inc.
Recognition
Competitive-event finalists from DECA's chartered associations compete to be named international champions.
Deadline
Mar 15, 2027
The culmination of the DECA year, where more than 25,000 high school DECA members, advisors, and professionals gather and over 10,000 members who qualified through their chartered associations compete in business, marketing, finance, and hospitality events.
Eligibility
- Grade levels
- High school
- Citizenship
- Any
- Fields of study
- Business, Communications
Application requirements
- Become a DECA member through a chartered local chapter
- Qualify for ICDC through your chartered association's competitive events/conference
- Chapter advisor submits ICDC registration through the chartered association to DECA Inc.
- Book the official DECA-assigned hotel property for a minimum of four nights
- Attend ICDC and compete in your qualified event(s)
Verified Jul 6, 2026 · View official source