CDC 2024
Get ready to unleash your inner dancing star and level up your leadership skills at a Oklahoma DECA Career Development Conference like no other! Ditch the boring lectures, because this conference is all about “Just DECA” vibes – a funky fusion of disco and arcade aesthetics with a focus on networking, workshops, and, of course, winning competitions to boogie your way to ICDC.
- Become a more polished public speaker
- Add your name to the ballot for state office
- VOTE for changes to the OK DECA bylaws
- Meet new DECA friends from around the state
- Learn something you didn’t know
- Serve your local and state communities
- Get recognized for your talent
- Earn the coveted DECA glass
This “Just DECA” themed state conference is more than just a chance to network and win competitions. It’s an opportunity for DECA members to express themselves, have fun, and develop valuable skills in a unique and engaging environment. So crank up the music and get ready to level up your leadership game!
The page below will fill you in on all the details of the event. Be sure to watch the promo video for more insight on the theme. Talk to your local DECA advisor at your school to register.
See you soon Oklahoma DECA!
Registration sites will open on January 3, 2024!
February 13th – 15th
This year’s CDC will be held in Midwest City at the Sheraton Reed Conference Center.
5750 Will Rogers Rd, Midwest City, OK 73110
Any active DECA member that has registered and paid membership dues to National DECA.
$75 per member / Advisor which includes:
Included as part of your conference registration fee:
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- Registration packet for each chapter.
- Boxed lunch per paid participant
- Access to engagement activities and officer panels.
- Access to online testing.
- Access to conference exhibitors.
- Access to the opening, business, and awards sessions.
- Oklahoma DECA 2024 Trading Pin.
- Access to Oklahoma DECA Merch at the OK DECA Store (2/14/24)
- Access to purchase OK DECA special event tickets
- Awards and certificates
Open: January 3, 2024
Close: January 15, 2024
Late Registration will not be accepted.
Register Here!
There will be lunch provided with registration at the conference center on February 14th
Conference activities will end around noon on February 15th.
The Opening Session will begin at 7:00 p.m. on February 13th at the Rose State College Hudiburg Chevrolet Center
The Grand Awards Session will begin at 9:00 a.m. on February 15th and will be held at the Rose State College Hudiburg Chevrolet Center
School administration and parents are welcome to attend – please follow local school policies for guests attending with your chapter.
The Sheraton at the Reed Conference Center is the conference hotel for CDC 2024. We currently have a block at the Sheraton and have a second hotel ready for a block if the Sheraton block gets close to filling up.
Sheraton Reed Conference Center
Address: 5800 Will Rogers Rd, Midwest City, OK 73110
Last Date to Book: February 1, 2024
Lucas Payne
SALES COORDINATOR
Delta by Marriott and Reed Convention Center
(405) 455-1803
Price: $114 per night plus fees/taxes
– Conference Agenda –
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Early Registration Pickup (Reed Center)
7:00 PM
Opening Session (Hudiburg)
Including: keynote speaker, candidate speeches, chapter awards, and recognition awards
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
7:15 AM – 8:30 AM
Registration
9:00 AM
Competitive Events Begin (Reed Center)
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Campaign Booths Open (Reed Center)
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Boxed Lunches Available (must provide lunch ticket from registration packet)
4:00 PM
Business Meeting & Voting Session
Including: state officer elections and bylaw amendment proposals
7:00 PM
DECA Night at Altitude 1291
A special event planned for “Just DECA” members and advisors. Advisors will need to purchase tickets to attend this event in the CDC registration system.
Thursday, February 15, 2024
9:00 AM
Grand Awards Session
Including: officer farewells, election results, and competition awards celebration
Promo Video
Keynote Speaker
Schedules
(subject to change prior to CDC)
Important Links
Plan for Conference
– Conference Awards –
Recognize Success
Deadline to Nominate for Recognition Awards: January 22, 2024
Deadline to apply for the Chapter Diamond Program: February 5, 2024
Exciting Reminder! Chapters who earn “Diamond” and “Gold” level in the Chapter Diamond Program will receive reserved seating for Opening Session and the Grand Awards Session.
Get the Results
Check here for finalist lists and conference results as they become available.
Thank you to Oklahoma Business Week and the ECU School of Business for sponsoring Oklahoma DECA CDC 2024.