DECA at Sandia High School

Competitive Events

Earn the DECA glass by showing what you've got at DECA competitive events.

DECA, the premier organization for emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management, offers an unparalleled opportunity for young members to shine through competitive events. The DECA glass, representing excellence and achievement, can be earned by showcasing your skills at DECA's diverse array of competitive events. Whether you're participating at the district, state, or national level, DECA provides a platform where members can not only experience the difference but also gain invaluable experiences that set them apart.

Important Competition Dates

District 2 DECA Awards Ceremony


To Be Determined | Albuquerque, New Mexico

Popejoy Hall at the University of New Mexico

The District 2 DECA Awards Ceremony is the entry-level to the series of DECA competitions. At this first level of competition, members display their knowledge competing against other DECA chapters within their district. Those who excel at this competition progress to the next level; the New Mexico State Career Development Conference.

New Mexico State Career Development Conference


March 3-4, 2025 | Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque Convention Center

The State Career Development Conference serves as a crucial stepping stone, equipping the most exceptional DECA members in the state of New Mexico with the skills and experience they need to advance to the next level of DECA competition: ICDC. Those who excel beyond the state level ascend to the pinnacle of DECA competition; the International Career Development Conference.

International Career Development Conference


April 26-29, 2025 | Orlando, FL

Orange County Convention Center

The DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) is the culmination of the DECA year. More than 22,000 high school students, teacher-advisors, business professionals, and alumni gather for several days of DECA excitement and competition.