State CDC
This year’s State Career Development Conference will be held February 26-28 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta- All competitions, sessions, and workshops. Our Opening Session will take place on Thursday, February 26th. We will hold our Awards Session on Saturday, February 28.
Registration Information:
Important State Career Development Conference Facts & Deadlines:
Who: All Affiliated DECA Advisors & Student Members
When: February 26-28 (begin time 2pm on Thursday, end time 11am on Saturday)
Where: Hyatt Regency Atlanta (265 Peachtree Street Atlanta, GA)
Cost: Early Bird Registration (students & advisors) $85
Regular Registration (students & advisors) $95
Chaperone Registration $60
Housing (per room/per night) $230
Early Bird Registration Deadline: December 15th (must be paid by January 30)
Registration Deadline: January 9 (must be paid by February 6)
Payment Deadline: February 6th (due in the state office). Payment received after February 26th will result in a 5% late fee based on what is owed or a $50 minimum.
Registration includes: admission to all sessions, conference t-shirt & conference materials.
Written Event Manuals Deadline: January 16, 2026
Competitions: Principles of Business & Administration Events, Individual Series Events, Team Decision Making Events, Business Operations Research Events, Project Management Events, Integrated Marketing Campaign Events, Professional Selling Events, Personal Financial Literacy Event, Entrepreneurship Events, SBE Competition!
Where to Register for the Conference: https://www.decaregistration.com/ga-state/Main.asp