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Join FCCLA in Orlando, FL this Summer from July 5 - July 9 for the Ultimate Leadership Experience at the 2025 National Leadership Conference!
All affiliated members and advisers are invited to attend. This is the perfect opportunity to network with members and advisers from across the nation, attend leadership workshops, participate in Competitive Events, explore career pathways, and learn from industry experts.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to grow as a leader, make lifelong connections, and Dare to Dream in Orlando!
← To learn more about the conference, select the specific pages to the left.
2025 NLC REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Date: July 5 – July 9, 2025
Location: Orange County Convention Center West Concourse
9800 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
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Important Dates and Deadlines
MARCH 3, 2025
- National Leadership Conference Registration Opens
MARCH 5, 2025
- National Leadership Conference Registration Information Webinar – Click here to register
MARCH 31, 2025
- The Top 40 Knowledge Bowl teams must confirm National Championship participation completing the RSVP Form.
MAY 2, 2025
- Fashion Show Application Deadline
- Content Creator Program Application Deadline
- National Anthem Singer Application Deadline
- Say Yes to FCS Signing Ceremony Application Deadline
- Call for Presentations Proposal Deadline
MAY 7, 2025
- Early Bird Registration ends for states with state meetings before April 25
- STAR Events Registration ends for states with state meetings before April 25
- Skill Demonstration Events Registration Deadline for states with state meetings before April 25
- Challenge Test Registration Deadline for states with state meetings before April 25
- Special Assistance Requests Due
MAY 16, 2025
- American Culinary Federation Exam Registration Deadline
MAY 21, 2025
- Early Bird Registration ends for states with state meetings on or after April 25
- STAR Events Registration ends for states with state meetings on or after April 25
- Skill Demonstration Events Registration Deadline for states with state meetings on or after April 25
- Challenge Test Registration Deadline for states with state meetings on or after April 25
- Housing Cancellation Deadline to avoid cancellation fee of $450 per room
MAY 1-31, 2025
- All National Leadership Conference participants in Parliamentary Procedure will take their required test during the online testing window, May 1-31, 2025.
JUNE 1, 2025
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STAR Events Substitution Deadline for team events only
JUNE 3, 2025
JUNE 4, 2025
- Skill Demonstration Event Substitution Deadline
- Challenge Test Substitution Deadline
- Regular Registration Ends
- Dare to Dream and Ultimate Leadership Registration Package Ends, if available
- Name Change/Substitution Deadline for no additional fee
- Registration Cancellation Deadline to receive eligible refunds
- Housing Reservation Deadline to receive FCCLA rate, based on availability
- Corrugated Tri-Fold Display Board Pre-Order Ends
- Adviser Roundtable Application Submission Deadline
- FCCLA Showcase Application Deadline
JUNE 12, 2025
- NLC Attendee Orientation Webinar - Click here to register.
JUNE 16, 2025
- STAR Events online orientation form due in the FCCLA student portal under the Surveys and Applications tab.
- Confirm NLC STAR Events schedules in the FCCLA portal under Meetings & Events > Confirm STAR Competition.
- Confirm NLC volunteer assignments in the FCCLA portal under Meetings & Events > Volunteer Confirmation
- Check payments due to hotels (if paying final hotel payment with a check).
- Credit card authorization forms due to hotels (if paying final hotel payment with a credit card, not in your possession).
JUNE 25, 2025
- Payment Deadline for NLC Registration to avoid a late fee of $25 per invoice.
Questions? Reach out to the National FCCLA Departments below for any additional questions.
Competitive Events Questions: Email competitiveevents@fcclainc.org
Program Awards, Member Awards, Workshop Presenters, and Youth Opportunities Questions: Email programs@fcclainc.org
National Officer Elections and National Executive Council Questions: Email leadership@fcclainc.org
Partnerships, Sponsorships, Exhibitors, and STAR Event Finalist Streaming Questions: Email partnerships@fcclainc.org
Adviser Professional Development, Adviser Awards, and Adviser Opportunities Questions: Email adviser@fcclainc.org
Registration, Hotel Information, or General Conference questions: Email meetings@fcclainc.org
All other questions can be directed to the National FCCLA office at 703-476-4900. Staff is available Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET.