We're thrilled to welcome 26,000 DECA members, advisors and partners to the International Career Development Conference in Atlanta, GA, this April 25-28, 2026. This guide includes everything you need to know before you go to Atlanta!
After your DECA ICDC activities have wrapped for the day, explore all that Atlanta has to offer. The city is simply alive, always evolving and raising the bar on one-of-a-kind experiences you’ll be talking about for years to come!
For DECA members preparing for internships, leadership opportunities or future careers, creating a professional online resume is a powerful way to showcase your skills and experiences.
The DECA Guide provides all the information you need to have a successful year. Explore our learning programs, check out this year’s calendar, access competitive event guidelines and so much more!
About DECA DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. DECA Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit student organization with more than 177,000 members in all 50 United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico and Germany.
DECA has a full lineup of educational conferences for its members and advisors coming in the 2026 academic year and beyond. Check out where we're heading next!
This April 18-21, Collegiate DECA is headed to Louisville, KY, for Collegiate DECA ICDC! From booking your flight to planning fun activities in Louisville, this article breaks down everything you need to know to create your itinerary.
The NEXT BIG THING is already taking shape in the minds of DECA members across the country. From innovative chapter campaign ideas and new ways to conquer DECA’s Competitive Events programs, to discovering your leadership potential and implementing new strategies to your School-Based Enterprise, DECA members are ready to turn possibilities ...