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National Leadership Conference June 6-8, 2026 Las Vegas, Nevada The National Leadership Conference (NLC) is held during the summer months in a selected city in the United States. Iowa's top place competitive event winners with a counterpart national event are eligible to compete at the NLC. All Iowa members and advisers are eligible to attend, based on local and state guidelines. In addition to competitive events, the NLC consists of tours, business meetings, special interest sessions, seminars, workshops, awards programs, election and installation of national officers, and other planned educational/leadership development activities. NLC Registration Information Download National FBLA NLC Website Go IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION Registration for the 2026 National Leadership Conference will be completed with Iowa FBLA through Blue Panda . PLEASE DO NOT register with National FBLA for the 2026 National Leadership Conference. Iowa FBLA will review and verify your chapter’s registration on your behalf and complete your registration. This service is included in the $25 state registration fee. Blue Panda Registration Costs Member Fee: $195 + $25 state registration* Adviser & Chaperone Fee: $125 + $25 state registration* *Registration deadline is April 16 by 5 PM CST. Late fees will apply for both competitors and conference attendees after this date. Conference Hotel Official Hotel Property Westgate Las Vegas Hotel 3000 Paradise Road Las Vegas, NV 89109 Book your rooms during registration through Blue Panda Hotel Costs Rate per night including taxes and fees: $240 Deadlines Registration & Housing deadline: April 16, 2026, 5:00 PM CST Competitive Events Registration deadline: April 16, 2026, 5:00 PM CST Prejudged materials due: April 16 Payment due: May 8, 2026, 5:00 PM CST

Chapter Leadership & Development Event Objectives & Goals Gain leadership skills for your role as an officer Learn best practices from other schools to improve chapter management Seek to fine-tune your presentation for the National Leadership Conference in front of judges Registration Information Registration Cost: FREE Lunch: $15 Registration Deadline: June 1, 2023 Registration Link: form.jotform.com/iowafbla/23-CLD Register Now Event Information Arrival: Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - 10 AM Depart: Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - 3 PM Location: Waukee High School Address: 555 SE University Ave, Waukee, IA 50263 Parking: Complimentary parking is available on the south side of the high school. Dress Code Chapter Leadership FBLA Casual Khakis, Slacks, or Dress Pants FBLA T-Shirt or Polo National Qualifier Business Casual Khakis, Slacks, or Dress Pants Polo or Business Casual Top Preparing for the Event Laptop Laptop Charger Writing Utensils Phone Charger Download the SFLC Budget Template Pick a Track The Chapter Leadership & Development event has two tracks. The National Qualifier track and the Chapter Development track. Chapter Development Work with state officers throughout the day as you learn about Chapter Management, Service Learning, Financial Leadership, Leadership Development. Develop your local chapter Program of Work. National Qualifier Practice your NLC project or presentation in front of judges while fine tuning your work before getting to the conference. Receive immediate feedback from judges and modify your presentation to perfection. Register to Judge Register to assist national qualifiers prepare for the upcoming National Leadership Conference. Student competitors will present their competitive event as they would for the conference and receive real time feedback from judges. Register Now

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State Leadership Conference The Iowa FBLA State Leadership Conference (SLC) is a three-day conference held each spring. The conference consists of general sessions, competitive events, seminars, workshops, the election of officers, awards and recognition, special programs, and other leadership and educational learning activities. 2026 State Leadership Conference Date: March 29-31, 2026 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Register Here Deadlines Conference Hotel Registration Costs Hotel Costs Conference rates are based on the number of nights the attendee stays at an official Iowa FBLA hotel. Registration cost is separate from the hotel cost. Standard Rate (Members, Advisers, & Adults) $105 - For reservations at least two nights $125 - For reservations at least one night $140 - If not staying in official Iowa FBLA hotel block $25 - Awards of Excellence Session Only (Tuesday, March 31st) Chapters should budget and plan for a nightly hotel rate of $174. This is the highest rate of all approved hotel properties. The chapter's hotel preference may not be available when selecting the hotel choice; property rates shouldn't be used for budgeting and planning purposes. The chapter will be invoiced based on the pricing of the hotel assigned after the close of registration. The hotel rate is separate from the registration cost. January 28, 2026 - Early Registration Opens February 2, 2026 - Registration Opens March 2, 2026 - Registration Deadline March 2, 2026 - Housing Deadline March 3-20, 2026 - Registration Modification Window March 9, 2026 - Pre-Conference Forms Due March 29, 2026 - Payment Deadline Main Hotel & Conference Center DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cedar Rapids Convention Complex 350 1st Ave NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 Overflow Hotels Holiday Inn Express Cedar Rapids (Collins Rd) Hampton Inn & Suites Cedar Rapids - North Homewood Suites by Hilton Cedar Rapids - North Fairfield Inn & Suites Cedar Rapids - North Housing Groups are required to make their housing reservations through Iowa FBLA and NOT directly through the hotel. Housing selection is determined by your standing in FBLAOPOLY as of January 28th. Gold FBLAOPOLY chapters can start reserving on January 28 Silver FBLAOPOLY chapters can start reserving on January 29 Bronze FBLAOPOLY chapters can start reserving on January 30 All chapters will have access to reserve starting February 2 Each tier will receive an email on their respective day with access to the Housing Reservation system. Conference Resources SLC Conference Guide Chapter Budget Planner Competition Schedule (High School) Bulletin Board Sign Up (High School) Competition Schedule (Middle School) Bulletin Board Sign Up (Middle School) Volunteer Support the next generation of business leaders by volunteering at the State Leadership Conference. See open opportunities below: Judges Workshop Presenters Media Team: Email info@iowafbla.org Conference T-Shirt Purchase a 2026 State Leadership Conference t-shirt as a part of your conference registration! Front Back Thank you for Walking for a Purpose with us! The race to SLC starts now, and we can't wait to see you there! - Team 79 Walk for a Purpose Join Iowa FBLA as we "Walk for a Purpose" to the State Leadership Conference and raise money for our national service partner, the Alzheimer's Association. What is Walk for a Purpose? Walk for a Purpose is the state officer team's statewide service project. This project was developed to help chapters come together to raise money for a good cause. Members can track their steps and compete to see who records the most steps on their way to SLC. How can I participate? Download the Challenge Hound app and join the Walk for a Purpose Challenge ! Create an account or sign in to join. Then, follow the prompts to make your donation to the Alzheimer's Association. The cost to join is $5 and all proceeds from the challenge will go to the Alzheimer's Association. How do I log my activity? You can log your steps manually in the Challenge Hound app OR connect an app or smart device and automatically sync your activities. State Leadership Conference Scholarship Presented by the High School State Officer Team, the 2026 SLC Scholarship awards one deserving member with free registration (valued at $105) to the State Leadership Conference. Applicants must be all criteria and requirements outlined in the application. Entries for the scholarship are accepted through February 16, 2026. For questions, email info@iowafbla.org. Scholarship Application - CLOSED 1 2 3 1 1/3 Need to make an adjustment to SLC registration? Registration Adjustment Form 2025 SLC General Sessions Opening Session Business Session Awards of Excellence