This November, thousands of DECA members from across all four regions will come together in Arlington, VA, from November 21–23, 2025, for one of the most energizing leadership experiences of the year: The Ultimate DECA Power Trip.
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your competitive edge, grow as a leader or connect with members nationwide, Power Trip has something for everyone. Let’s dive into what this conference has to offer!
Sharpen Your Competitive Edge
Looking to get some practice before your next DECA competition? You’ll have the chance to test your skills at Power Trip during DECA’s Competitive Excellence Experience. Step into an engaging role-play, demonstrate your problem-solving abilities and compete with other members to be recognized as a top performer during Sunday’s Closing Session. Pre-registration is required to get a competition slot!
Build Your Leadership Knowledge
With plenty of Learning and Leadership Labs to look forward to at this year's conference, get ready to curate your own schedule, choosing between workshops revolving around college, careers, chapter development, competition and even unique ones hosted by your fellow association officer teams.
Additionally, you can look forward to hearing from unforgettable keynote speakers at our opening and closing sessions. These sessions will feature a gold medal winner for the USA Track and Field team and a Paralympic ski racer who has much to share about leadership and performance!
Make Lasting Connections
One of the many highlights of this conference is the opportunity to reunite with your DECA besties and make connections that last a lifetime. You can also visit the College, Career, and Company Exhibits to learn what our sponsors have to offer.
And of course, no Power Trip would be complete without DECA After Dark, and this year our epic D.C. Night Tour will serve as an unforgettable venue you will not want to miss. See the monuments glowing like never before, snap unforgettable photos with your best friends and get some Instagram-worthy content!
The executive officer team hopes you are excited for the adventure of a lifetime! We look forward to welcoming you to Arlington this November!
