Conferences

National Fall Leadership Conference (High School Division Only)

Students and advisers participate in motivational general sessions, professional development, and career planning workshops. The same program is offered in several locations across the country. For many FBLA members, the NFLCs are a convenient and affordable way to experience much of the education and excitement of an NLC closer to home.

Chapters are responsible for making travel arrangements, hotel reservations, and registering for the conference. Visit the national website for more information.

Career Connections Conference (Collegiate Division Only)

Students and advisers participate in networking receptions, business tours, and skills workshops/seminars.

Chapters are responsible for making travel arrangements, hotel reservations, and registering for the conference. Visit the national website for more information.

Massachusetts State Leadership Conference

Each spring, prior to the end of the academic year, members and advisers from all chapters in the Commonwealth are invited to the State Leadership Conference. The highlights of this one-day event include professional development workshops, awards, and networking with other chapters and local businesspeople. Additionally, members have the opportunity to participate in several competitive events, and top finalists in each event will be eligible to compete at the National Leadership Conference.

For registration information for the SLC visit mafbla.org/slc.

National Leadership Conference

FBLA members have the competitive edge, as the best and brightest of FBLA convene to compete in leadership events, share their successes, and learn new ideas about shaping their career future through workshops and exhibits. This four-day conference — held each year in June — is considered the pinnacle of the FBLA experience, especially for those running for national office. FBLA has forged partnerships with industry leaders to underwrite competitive events and scholarships for students achieving national ranking.

The location of these events rotates each year, visiting large cities throughout the country. Upcoming cities are:

  • 2024: Orlando, FL
  • 2025: Anaheim, CA
  • 2026: San Antonio, TX
  • 2027: TBD
  • 2028: Salt Lake City, UT

For registration information for the NLC visit mafbla.org/nlc.