The DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) is the highlight of the DECA year. Twenty five thousand high school students, advisors, businesspersons and alumni gather for several days of DECA excitement. This year’s ICDC will be held April 17-20, 2027 in Anaheim, CA.
Registration Information
Important International Career Development Conference Facts & Deadlines:
Who: Affiliated Advisors & Student Members (must have earned slots for academies, campaigning or competitive events)
When: April 17-20 (must arrive by 5pm on Saturday, finished at 11pm on Tuesday)
Where: Anaheim, CA
Membership Eligibility Deadline: February 15
Cost:
Registration $175
Housing: TBD
Registration Deadline: February 19
Payment Deadine: March 12
Payment received after March 12 will receive a $25 penalty fee. All credit card payments will incur a 5% processing fee.
Competitions and Events: National Competitive Events, Leadership Academies-EMPOWER, ELEVATE, ASPIRE, IGNITE, and THRIVE
All Competitors in a Testing Event will be required to take 2 practice exams prior to attending ICDC. The testing window is February 1-March 12.
Where to Register:https://www.decaregistration.com/ga-icdc/main.asp