International Career Development Conference (ICDC)

The DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) is the highlight of the DECA year. Twenty thousand high school students, advisors, businesspersons and alumni gather for several days of DECA excitement. Most participants at ICDC compete in one of DECA’s competitive events. The top competitors in each event are recognized for their outstanding achievements. In addition to the competitive events, many students and advisors participate in a variety of leadership and career advancing academies.

Conference Website

Date

April 25-29, 2025

Registration Deadline

Intent to Compete Form Due with SCDC Registration

Leadership/Delegate Application Due March 3, 2025

Conference Registration Due March 12, 2025

Location

Orlando, Florida

Resources

Documents will be updated for 2025 soon

  • ICDC 2025 Registration Guide
  • Conference Policies & Procedures 
  • Instructions for Intent to Compete Form A
  • ICDC 2025 Intent to Compete – Form A
  • Instructions Leadership Application Form B
  • ICDC 2025 Leadership Application – Form B
  • Conference Registration – Online Membership Site
  • Instructions Final Forms
  • ICDC 2025 Final Forms
  • Hotel Template – Must be submitted with Final Forms
  • Form C – OR Student Release/Medical Form (same as used for SCDC)
  • DECA-ICDC-Attendance Form (Required))
  • ICDC 2025 Substitute Advisor – Form 1 (optional)

Future Dates & Locations

  • April 25-28, 2026 | Atlanta, Georgia
  • April 17-20, 2027 | Anaheim, California
  • April 22-25, 2028 | Orlando, Florida