DECA is pleased to announce that Eddie Slowikowski and Josh Sundquist will deliver the keynotes during the opening and closing sessions at the 2025 Ultimate DECA Power Trip, taking place November 21-23, in Arlington, VA.
Opening Session: Eddie Slowikowski
Three minutes and 58 seconds. That is the amount of time it took Eddie Slowikowski to run the mile. Whether it's as a Gold Medal winner for the USA Track & Field Team, a three-time NCAA All-American, or the world's most dynamic professional speaker, Eddie knows a thing or two about peak performance. He has always had the can-do spirit of an entrepreneur, in all walks of life.
Throughout all the accomplishments and medals, Eddie sought to enrich his life with service and empowerment for himself and others. Through month-long service projects in Central America and helping the homeless in the city of Chicago, Eddie widened his worldview beyond the life of sports. One thing is for sure: with Eddie Slowikowski, you'll learn how to energize your performance to get the best out of your ability.
Closing Session: Josh Sundquist
Josh Sundquist is a Paralympic ski racer and bestselling author who has been featured in The New York Times, CNN and Forbes and has spoken across the world. His high-octane blend of energy and humor inspires organizations and individuals to adopt his training motto, 1MT1MT (one more thing, one more time) as their new standard of excellence.
In his keynote, One More Thing, One More Time, Josh shares stories from his journey to the Paralympics—plus some hilarious Halloween costumes—to impart motivation for facing adversity and reaching peak performance.
