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!
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.
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
8440 York Regional Rd 27, Woodbridge, ON L4H 0A7 (905) 851-2200
hot lunch and gift included per delegate
BeiChen Lin is the Director, Head of Canadian Investment Strategy at Russell Investments, a global asset management company with nearly $600 Billion CAD in Assets Under Management. In his current role, BeiChen leads the strategy team’s coverage of Canada, offering market and macroeconomic insights. In addition, he also contributes extensively to shaping the firm’s U.S. and global views. BeiChen has been quoted in articles published by a wide variety of news outlets, including CNBC, Wall Street Journal, Marketwatch, Barron’s, and USA Today. He has also been interviewed on live TV for his market and macroeconomic views.
BeiChen holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting and a Master’s degree in Accounting, both from NYU Stern School of Business. He is also a CFA charterholder, as well as a Washington and New York state CPA.
BeiChen has been actively involved in the Ontario DECA community over the years. When he was in high school, he won two 2nd place trophies and one 1st place trophy at ICDC. After wrapping up his time as a competitor, he has also come back to judge Ontario DECA competitions many times.
Curtis Haley is a speaker, MC, and entrepreneur dedicated to helping student organizations unlock the confidence, resilience, and community young people need to thrive. His journey began as a high school freshman when joining a DECA changed the trajectory of his life. That experience led him to become an international DECA champion and High School Division president. What started as training peers in presentation and competition success evolved into a full-time mission to help students believe they are capable, no matter what challenges come their way.
A cancer survivor who loves crosswords, hiking, and stand-up comedy, Curtis weaves humor and heart into everything he does. At the core of his work is one belief: every young person deserves to know they’re going to be OK.
Brandon Love is sometimes called an “Inspirational Wizard”. He’s a magician, speaker, and author, who helps people see what others miss. Blending psychology, storytelling, and sleight of hand illusions, he has engaged hundreds of thousands of people all over the world with ideas that spark curiosity, connection, and new possibilities. Visit brandonlove.co
Winners from these challenges are invited to attend ICDC in Anaheim!