Partner with DECA

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WAYS TO SUPPORT US

When an individual, company, foundation or group supports Washington DECA, they are making a long-term investment in developing the future leaders in marketing, management, and entrepreneurship. Support comes in many forms, here are a few ways you can cultivate a strong and thriving environment for Washington DECA’s emerging leaders.

UPCOMING PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

STATE CAREER DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE

With over 5,500 attendees, Washington DECA’s State Career Development Conference is one of the largest, most exciting and rewarding experiences in all of DECA. Washington DECA SCDC is one of the largest educational gatherings of students in Washington outside of athletics.

CONFERENCE DATES

FEBRUARY 26-28, 2026

MEYDENBAUER CENTER

BELLEVUE, WA

Partnerships

  • Presenting Sponsor
  • SCDC Competitive Event
  • School-Based Enterprise Academy
  • Judge Reception Sponsor
  • Exhibitor Booth
  • Program Advertisement

Judge

Competitions available for in-person judging at the State Conference:

  • February 26 (Thurs) 12:30 pm – 6:30 pm
  • February 27 (Fri) 7:15 am – 4:00 pm
  • Location assigned: Hyatt Regency of Bellevue or Meydenbauer Center

Fall Learning Conference

The Fall Learning Conference (FLC) serves as a transformative experience for nearly 2,000 DECA members, empowering them to cultivate their leadership abilities, competition skills, educational goals, and career aspirations.

This three-day conference provides a dynamic platform for DECA members and advisors to engage in a variety of workshops focused on marketing, finance, entrepreneurship, professional development, and other business-related topics.

The conference also hosts a vibrant marketing fair with over 30 vendors, creating opportunities for networking and discovering innovative products and services.

CONFERENCE DATES

NOVEMBER 2-4, 2025

CONFERENCE LOCATION

HYATT REGENCY OF BELLEVUE

Partnerships

Several partnership opportunities are available and we offer the ability to customize your partner package. 

Judge

Judging will take place during the Mock Competition on Tuesday, November 4 from 7:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Volunteer

  • To host a workshop or volunteer at the conference, contact info@wadeca.org!
  • As an Exhibitor Fair vendor, you can showcase your product, service, nonprofit, or school to a diverse audience of students, teachers, and volunteers.
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Washington DECA’s signature event, Ignite the Future, is a vibrant catalyst for igniting opportunities, dreams, and pathways for high school students to achieve unprecedented heights in their educational and career endeavors.

Ignite the Future is more than an event; it’s a convergence of philanthropy and merriment, weaving a tapestry of support and belief in the boundless potentials of our students.

Event Date

Friday, September 25, 2026

Location

Hyatt Regency (Bellevue)

Tickets

Corporate & Individual Sponsorships

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