Welcome to #DECAICDC!

We are excited to welcome over 23,000 DECA members, advisors and partners to Anaheim for the 2024 DECA International Career Development Conference.


Get ready for four days of competition, academies, exhibits, entertainment and so much more. Our conference will officially begin with tonight's Grand Opening Session. Please note that tonight's Grand Opening Sessions are assigned by region.

SCHEDULE | Saturday, April 27

7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Headquarters + Attraction Ticket Booth

ACC Hall B Foyer

7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Shop DECA Pop up Store + Blazer Shop
Purchase conference t-shirts, blazers and competition essentials

ACC 205

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Grand Opening Session I: North Atlantic and Southern Regions

Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

ACC Hall D

9:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Grand Opening Session II: Central and Western Regions

Doors open at 8:30 p.m.

ACC Hall D

Important Information about tonight’s Grand Opening Session


Due to fire code mandates and for your safety, absolutely no loitering will be allowed in the foyer of Hall D or in Hall D. Immediately enter Hall D through the doors nearest your assigned seating section, and locate your section. Do not linger in the foyer or near escalators or doorways. If you’re looking to network, we encourage you to do that on the Grand Plaza, outside of the ACC, between the Anaheim Marriott and Hilton Anaheim.

Grand Opening Sessions


There are two Grand Opening Sessions this year! Both will feature the same highlights including the annual parade of associations, Top 10 chapters, keynote speaker and entertainment by the Jabbawockeez.



All attendees must show the official conference name badge, which will include a color bar corresponding to your session time.


Please refer to the seating chart in the conference app to find your association's assigned section.


You can network outside of the Anaheim Convention Center, between the Anaheim Marriott and Hilton Anaheim. A DJ will spin in the Grand Plaza, outside the ACC from 5 pm to 10 pm on Saturday, and food trucks will be available from 5 pm to 11 pm if attendees wish to grab dinner on their own. Absolutely no loitering will be allowed in the foyer of Hall D.


If you are in Grand Opening Session I, please refrain from bringing in food and beverages. Once the session concludes, exit Hall D and Anaheim Convention Center immediately.


If you are in Grand Opening Session II, please wait on the Grand Plaza or in the Hall A and B foyers so those in Grand Opening Session II may exit promptly.

Keynote Speaker


Former DECA member, Kido Okeleke will deliver the keynote during the 2024 DECA International Career Development Conference Grand Opening Sessions.

Seating Chart

Live Stream

Competition Times


Preliminary competition appointment times and exam section assignments for Sunday events will be available in the DECA app later today. Please arrive 20 minutes early and bring your photo ID.

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Bus Schedule


Five transportation routes are available between the hotels and the ACC. Know your route number and color to help you navigate your way. Make sure you have your wristband as it is your ART ticket.

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DECA Quest


Maximize your #DECAICDC experience with DECA Quest! Complete challenges in the digital scavenger hunt for your chance to earn prizes. The DECA Quest is running now through the Grand Awards Session.

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