The DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) is the highlight of the DECA year. Twenty thousand high school students, advisors, businesspersons and alumni gather for several days of DECA excitement. This year’s ICDC will be held April 25-28, 2026 in Atlanta, GA.
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 25-28, 2026 (must arrive by 5pm on Saturday, finished at 11pm on Tuesday)
Where: Atlanta, GA
Membership Eligibility Deadline: February 15, 2026
Cost: Registration $175
Housing: TBD
Registration Deadline: March 13, 2026
Payment Deadine: April 10, 2026
Payment received after April 10th 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 March 1-April 3.
Where to Register:https://www.decaregistration.com/ga-icdc/main.asp