National Leadership and Skills Conference
Dates
June 21-25, 2027
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Location
Georgia World Congress Center​​
285 Andrew Young Blvd NW
Atlanta, GA 30313
Cost
$50 chapter fee
$330 per attendee registration fee
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The National Leadership and Skills Conference is the ultimate recognition of excellence in Career and Technical Education (CTE). This event brings together 19,000 students, instructors, business partners, and administrators to celebrate the accomplishments of those preparing for careers in trade, technical, and skilled service occupations, and it’s an incredible opportunity for students to showcase their talents and skills on the national level.
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You will have the opportunity to meet other members of SkillsUSA, gain valuable industry experience, learn about new technologies and advancements in the field, and develop your leadership abilities.
Important Dates
March 29, 2027 | Conference Guide Available
March 29, 2027 | YDF Scholarship Guide Released
March 29, 2027 | Voting Delegate Application Opens
April 02, 2027 | Gold Qualifier Commitments Due
April 09, 2027 | Silver Qualifier Commitments Due
April 09, 2027 | Voting Delegate Application Closes
April 16, 2027 | Bronze Qualifier Commitments Due​
April 16, 2027 | Voting Delegates Announced
April 19, 2027 | Registration Opens
April 19, 2027 | Hotel Reservations Open
April 30, 2027 | Registration Closes
April 30, 2027 | Hotel Reservations Close
April 30, 2027 | YDF Assignment #1 Due
May 05, 2027 | Invoices Emailed
May 21, 2027 | Payment Due
June 21-25, 2027 | National Leadership & Skills Conference
June 25, 2027 | YDF Assignment #2 Due​
July 02, 2027 | YDF Assignment #3 Due
Resources
Save the Date in 2027
The 2027 National Leadership and Skills Conference will be held from June 21-25 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA. Please note we are returning to the usual date pattern.