National Leadership and Skills Conference
Dates
June 1-5, 2026
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Location
Georgia World Congress Center​​
285 Andrew Young Blvd NW
Atlanta, GA 30313
Cost
$50 chapter fee
$300 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. This event brings together over 18,000 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 09 | Conference Guide Available
March 09 | YDF Scholarship Guide Released
March 16 | Voting Delegate Application Opens
March 20 | Gold Qualifier Commitments Due
March 27 | Silver Qualifier Commitments Due
March 27 | Voting Delegate Application Closes
April 03 | Bronze Qualifier Commitments Due​
April 03 | Voting Delegates Announced
April 06 | Registration Opens
April 06 | Hotel Reservations Open
April 17 | Registration Closes
April 17 | Hotel Reservations Close
April 17 | Trading Pin Orders Due
April 17 | YDF Assignment #1 Due
April 22 | Invoices Emailed
May 15 | Payment Due
June 01-05 | National Leadership & Skills Conference
June 05 | YDF Assignment #2 Due​
July 12 | 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.