Collegiate

Engage

Challenge yourself to understand your unique skills and interests and empower yourself to stand out among the competition.

October 24-26, 2024
Minneapolis, MN

Conference
Highlights

Career Building

Build the foundation for your career and sharpen your leadership skills through interactive sessions and workshops.

Competition Boot Camp

Learn what it takes to succeed in Collegiate DECA’s Competitive Events Program through hands-on, guided training.

Chapter Forum

Learn how to develop a high-performing Collegiate DECA chapter through simple strategies.

Networking

Create lifelong relationships with other Collegiate DECA members while finally getting the chance to connect face-to-face.

Classroom Connection

Extend Learning Beyond the Classroom

  • Use networking techniques to identify employment opportunities
  • Identify skills needed to enhance career progression
  • Utilize resources that can contribute to professional development
  • Discuss opportunities for building professional relationships in finance
  • Explain employment opportunities in business
  • Explain career opportunities in entrepreneurship
  • Discuss employment opportunities in the finance industry
  • Explain employment opportunities in marketing

THIS IS HOW WE DO DECA

Advisor Professional Learning

REGISTRATION

Key Information

Get ready to immerse yourself in this educational experience! The information below will guide you through the registration process.

Venue

Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
1300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403

Registration Deadline

October 12, 2024

Registration is a two-step process:

  1. Collegiate DECA members must first be in our online membership system.
  2. Once submitted, you can register them for the conference through our online registration system by selecting “Conferences.”

For complete registration instructions, please refer to the conference registration guide once released.

The conference registration fee applies to Collegiate DECA members, advisors and chaperones, and includes the following:

  • General Sessions
  • Networking Reception
  • Industry Presentations
  • Conference Swag
  • Conference Insurance
  • Certificate of Attendance

All student attendees must be on a submitted Collegiate DECA membership roster to register. Collect the following information from each attendee to complete the registration process:

  • First name
  • Last name
  • T-shirt size
  • Insurance beneficiary information
  • Competitive event (yes or no)

Conference participants must stay at the conference hotel for a minimum of two (2) nights.

Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
1300 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403

Hotel policy allows a maximum of four guests in a room with two double beds. Rooms are subject to availability within our block. Once the room block is full, which may occur before the deadline, room rates may increase and/or housing may no longer be available. Please confirm your rooming reservation before booking travel.

Plan Your Travel

Visit Minneapolis

Minneapolis has a long history of being a city of Wave Makers and Change Creators. A city of diverse opinions, cultures, styles, and inspirations that are constantly surprising - and exceeding expectations. In Minneapolis, you can see it, hear it, taste it, and experience it — waves of change are all around.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Questions?

Key Contacts

If you need more information, please reach out to our key conference contacts.

Christy Rutherford
Educational Programs
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Kylie Knudsen
Registration Information
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Hotel Reservation Information
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Cindy Allen
Sponsorships and Exhibits
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Whitney Milbourne
Volunteer Opportunities
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Online Testing Questions
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