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
PRLA Hospitality Career Exploration & Workshop
Details Coming Soon
Hands-on workshop with the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association.
Career Day With The 76ers
Philadelphia, PA·Details Coming Soon
Behind-the-scenes look at the business of pro sports.
Mock Competitions
Various Locations·Details Coming Soon
Preparatory competitions hosted at multiple sites statewide.
District Competitions
12 Events
District 1 Competition
Details Coming Soon
District 2 Competition
Details Coming Soon
2
Dec
District 3 Competition
Duquesne University·December 2, 2026
2
Dec
District 4 Competition
Ramada by Wyndham State College Hotel & Conference Center·December 2, 2026
8
Dec
District 5 Competition
York College·December 8, 2026
District 6 Competition
Details Coming Soon
15
Dec
District 7 Competition
LCCC·December 15, 2026
4
Dec
District 8 Competition
Saint Joseph's University·December 4, 2026
District 9 Competition
Details Coming Soon
District 10 Competition
Details Coming Soon
District 11 Competition
Details Coming Soon
District 12 Competition
Details Coming Soon
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.
Career Day With The Flyers
Philadelphia, PA·Details Coming Soon
Sports-business career day with the Philadelphia Flyers.
Spring Sports & Entertainment Conference
PPG Paints Arena · Pittsburgh, PA·Details Coming Soon
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.