SYMPOSIUM

It’s time to polish your shoes and tune up those leadership skills! Fall Symposium is our first meeting of the year in which all teacher advisors and their executive teams learn about the year’s plans, changes, and get tips on how to effectively manage a DECA chapter.
A MUST for new chapters!

Registration only through the Chapter Advisor's portal!

Chapter executive officers are strongly recommended to attend!
Connect with your chapter advisor to register! Only they are allowed to register the team. Maximum of ten members per school.

September 28, 2026

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Chateau Le Jardin

8440 York Regional Rd 27, Woodbridge, ON L4H 0A7 (905) 851-2200

35 per person

hot lunch and gift included per delegate

Keynote Facilitator

From 2023 to 2024, Alex Ellsworth served as the International High School Division President for DECA Inc., leading and advocating for over 250,000 members worldwide. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management with a concentration in Event and Design Management at UNLV, Alex will graduate in December 2025. Professionally, Alex is a Project Coordinator at White Tie Productions, where she helps produce large-scale live events. Outside of work and academics, Alex seeks out adrenaline-filled experiences like solo traveling and skydiving, enjoys trying new cuisines, and values time with friends and family.

Why DECA?

Student Resources
Leadership Posters
Advisor Resources

DECA Inc Corporate Challenges   Winners from these challenges are invited to attend ICDC in Anaheim!

  1. DECA at the Bell Challenge, Sponsored by Stukent CTE
  2. Social influence in the Real-World Challenge, Sponsored by IE University
  3. Social Media Marketing Simternship Challenge, Sponsored by Stukent CTE
  4. Hospitality Sustainability Innovation Challenge, Sponsored by EHL Hospitality Business School
  5. Disability is Diversity Challenge, Sponsored by the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)
  6. Personal Branding Challenge, Sponsored by Adobe
  7. Social Impact Leader Challenge, Sponsored by National Pediatric Cancer
  8. Procurement for the Public Good Challenge, Sponsored by NASPO and PPA
  9. The Future of Accounting Challenge, Sponsored by AICPA
  10. Food Truck Challenge, Sponsored by Adobe
  11. Digital Presentation Skills Challenge, Sponsored by Knowledge Matters
  12. Insurance Pathways Innovation in Action Challenge, Sponsored by Invest

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