23
Jun
Chapter Officer Summit
Hershey Lodge & Convention Center·June 23–25, 2026
Three days of leadership, fundraising, and public-speaking training for incoming chapter officers and advisors.
2026 – 2027 Calendar
Twelve months
of DECA.
From district competitions in December to the International Career Development Conference in Anaheim — every PA DECA milestone, in one place.
Summer Programs
01 Events
Fall Programs
03 Events
TBD
PRLA Hospitality Career Exploration & Workshop
TBD·TBD
Hands-on workshop with the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association.
TBD
Career Day With The 76ers
Philadelphia, PA·TBD
Behind-the-scenes look at the business of pro sports.
TBD
Mock Competitions
Various Locations·TBD
Preparatory competitions hosted at multiple sites statewide.
District Competitions
12 Events
TBD
District 1 Competition
TBD·TBD
TBD
District 2 Competition
TBD·TBD
TBD
District 3 Competition
TBD·TBD
TBD
District 4 Competition
TBD·TBD
TBD
District 5 Competition
TBD·TBD
TBD
District 6 Competition
TBD·TBD
TBD
District 7 Competition
TBD·TBD
TBD
District 8 Competition
TBD·TBD
TBD
District 9 Competition
TBD·TBD
TBD
District 10 Competition
TBD·TBD
TBD
District 11 Competition
TBD·TBD
TBD
District 12 Competition
TBD·TBD
Spring Programs
03 Events
17
Feb
State Career Development Conference
Hershey, PA·February 17–19, 2027
PA DECA's flagship — three days of competition, leadership, and connection.
TBD
Career Day With The Flyers
Philadelphia, PA·TBD
Sports-business career day with the Philadelphia Flyers.
TBD
Spring Sports & Entertainment Conference
PPG Paints Arena · Pittsburgh, PA·TBD
Capstone conference at the home of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
International
01 Events
17
Apr
International Career Development Conference
Anaheim Convention Center · Anaheim, CA·April 17–20, 2027
The world's largest gathering of emerging leaders — 25,000+ members on the global stage.
Heading to Hershey?
The State Career Development Conference is the centerpiece of PA DECA's year — three days of competition, leadership, and community. February 17–19, 2027.