Colorado DECA State Career Development Conference

Feb 22

2026

The Broadmoor Resort, Colorado Springs, CO

The Premier Stage for Competition, Leadership, and Growth

The Colorado DECA State Career Development Conference (SCDC) is a significant annual event held at The Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs. It serves as a premier gathering for over 3,000 high school students from across Colorado who are members of DECA. During this conference, students have the opportunity to showcase their skills, knowledge, and talents in various business and marketing-related competitions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is appropriate dress code?
Dress code when appearing before a judge
Students are expected to follow the DECA Inc. guidelines for dress code with the following exceptions:
- Colorado will not be enforcing the requirement of a DECA Blazer
- Colorado will not be enforcing the requirement of scarves/ascots
What is allowed for role play?
Portfolios/Folders for role play competition
- Portfolios/folders are not allowed for role play competition
- Paper will be provided in the prep area
- Students can use a regular pencil and/or pen (blue or black ink only).
- No colored pencils/pens, markers, highlighters, etc.
- Cell phones, tablets, laptops, or any other electronic devices are not allowed in role plays and would result in a DQ
What is allowed for oral presentations of written events?
Oral presentation for written events
- No food or drinks allowed
- Materials appropriate to the situation may be handed to or left with the judge
- Items of monetary value may be handed to the judge but MAY NOT be left with the judge
When is the advisor meeting?
Advisor meeting/CBAM meeting
- 10 am Sunday, International Center North.
How Do the shuttles work?
Overflow Shuttles
- Will run on a continuous rotation between Cheyenne Mountain Resort and Doubletree. Estimated turn time 20 minutes, depending on the weather.
- Shuttles are only for students staying off site. Not for students housed at The Broadmoor.
What are the workshops?
What about Monday night entertainment?
- $5 entry fee.
- DJ with music, photo booth, and Corn hole will be available
- Acceptable Dress: Jeans, leggings, DECA shirt, tennis shoes.
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What are some food options?
Review the Broadmoor Dining page on the website
- Dinner Buffet Sunday and Monday night (Lake Terrace Dining Room)
- Breakfast Buffet available Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday (Lake Terrace Dining Room and Del Lago)
- Del Lago in Broadmoor West will have To-Go pizzas available in the in the lobby starting at 4 pm Sunday and Monday.
- Grab-N-Go breakfast/coffee bar Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday at Del Lago and Café Julies.
Where do I go for lunch?
Judges and the state officer team will be served lunch in Bartolin Hall. Students, advisors, and chaperones will eat lunch in preassigned locations based on the following color-coded stickers on your nametags:
- Broadmoor Hall: Yellow
- Colorado Hall: Green
- International Center: Orange
- Main Ballroom: Blue
- West Ballroom (Broadmoor West): Purple
Is there assigned seating for opening and closing?
How many qualify for ICDC?
ICDC qualifying spots
- Top 7 places in individual and team role play events.
- Top 6 places in written and professional selling/consulting events.

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