2026 ND DECA FLC

2026 ND DECA FLC

TBA

1. New Member Role Play Competition

Monday October 26, 2026 TBA

Director's/Board Room

One of the many opportunities DECA offers is preparing you for future jobs and careers. This year, you’ll have the chance to build those skills both in the classroom and on your own — and it might just be your best experience yet! It’s called DECA competition. This session will serve as a practice Role Play competition, so please attend the time slot that matches your last name.

8:30—Aaker to Ferderer
9:15—Fiest to Lumo
10:00—Malo to Sather
10:45—Sattler to Yahna

Monday October 26, 2026 TBA
Director's/Board Room

Breakout Sessions

TBA

2. Exam Testing Competition

Monday October 26, 2026 TBA

Mezzanine Level

Report to the following Mezzanine Rooms for testing at assigned time. The rooms are located above the front desk in the main lobby of the hotel.

Mezzanine I
8:30—Adamski to Braaflat
9:15—Hedden to Kjelland
10:00—Pettys to Rotunno

Mezzanine II
8:30—Brandt to Cossette
9:15—Klein to Lovejoy
10:00—Roy-Tougas to Speer

Mezzanine III
8:30—Cowart to Garrison
9:15—Mahli to Mumm
10:00—Spielman to Trapnell

Mezzanine IV
8:30—Gebhard to Harris
9:15—Muskan to Perez-Gamboa
10:00—Troncoso to Zoeller

Monday October 26, 2026 TBA
Mezzanine Level

Breakout Sessions

TBA

3. Using Positive Energy to Achieve Success

Monday October 26, 2026 TBA

Crowne/Sterling

In this workshop, participants learn a hilarious game and compete to see who can outlast their competition. While this game is fun and competitive, it leads to important conversations about shifting daily energy, focusing on what is important, and setting and completing ambitious goals.

Speakers

Dr. Cindra Kamphoff

Speaker, Author, Coach, and Entrepreneur, Mentally Strong Institute

Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is an award-winning keynote speaker and certified mental performance coach for leaders, athletes, and championship teams. She speaks on the topic of peak performance and how to be your best even more often. She has provided mental training for the Minnesota Vikings... Read More →

Monday October 26, 2026 TBA
Crowne/Sterling

Breakout Sessions

TBA

4. Interactive Teamwork

Monday October 26, 2026 TBA

Members of the North Dakota Air National Guard, a partner of DECA, will provide a leadership experience allowing you to develop teamwork skills while working with other DECA members from North Dakota. We encourage every member to attend one of the four sessions offered on Monday morning.

Speakers

North Dakota Air National Guard

Monday October 26, 2026 TBA
Royale

Breakout Sessions

8:30am CDT

5. Sharks, Wolves, and Entrepreneurs, Oh My! A ‘WICKED’ Way to Fund Your Company

Monday October 26, 2026 8:30am - 9:10am CDT

Students will take a deep dive into the MAGICAL world of investing, with an emphasis on funding start-ups and other business ventures.

Speakers

Adam Montgomery

Investigator/Examiner, ND Insurance and Securities

Monday October 26, 2026 8:30am - 9:10am CDT
Prairie Room

Breakout Sessions

8:30am CDT

6. Future and Benefits

Monday October 26, 2026 8:30am - 9:10am CDT

Leadership isn't just about where you are - it's about where you’re going. This session challenges
participants to think beyond the present and take ownership of their future. Through the lens of service, personal growth, and long-term opportunity, attendees will learn how the North Dakota Army National Guard builds leaders, strengthens communities, and opens doors to an impactful and secure future.

Speakers

North Dakota Army National Guard

Monday October 26, 2026 8:30am - 9:10am CDT
Frontier Room

Breakout Sessions

8:30am CDT

7. Individuality in Your Leadership

Monday October 26, 2026 8:30am - 9:10am CDT

Recognize and embrace your unique qualities as leadership assets. Through self-reflection, group activities, and storytelling, discover how your individuality fuels authentic leadership and build renewed confidence in your personal leadership style.

Monday October 26, 2026 8:30am - 9:10am CDT
Embassy A

Breakout Sessions

8:30am CDT

8. Go the Extra Mile: Role Play Champion

Monday October 26, 2026 8:30am - 9:10am CDT

Cammie Veldkamp is an International Champion in Collegiate DECA for Bismarck State College and was an International Finalist at ICDC 2024, placing in both role plays. In high school, she earned multiple perfect scores and ranked in the Top 30% at all three ICDCs she attended. Join this workshop to learn her winning role play strategies and customize your own, setting you on the path to becoming the next role play champion!

Speakers

Cammie Veldkamp

DECA President, Bismarck State College

Monday October 26, 2026 8:30am - 9:10am CDT
Embassy B

Breakout Sessions

9:15am CDT

1. New Member Role Play Competition

Monday October 26, 2026 9:15am - 9:55am CDT

Director's/Board Room

One of the many opportunities DECA offers is preparing you for future jobs and careers. This year, you’ll have the chance to build those skills both in the classroom and on your own — and it might just be your best experience yet! It’s called DECA competition. This session will serve as a practice Role Play competition, so please attend the time slot that matches your last name.

8:30—Aaker to Ferderer
9:15—Fiest to Lumo
10:00—Malo to Sather
10:45—Sattler to Yahna

Monday October 26, 2026 9:15am - 9:55am CDT
Director's/Board Room

Breakout Sessions

9:15am CDT

2. Exam Testing Competition

Monday October 26, 2026 9:15am - 9:55am CDT

Mezzanine Level

Report to the following Mezzanine Rooms for testing at assigned time. The rooms are located above the front desk in the main lobby of the hotel.

Mezzanine I
8:30—Adamski to Braaflat
9:15—Hedden to Kjelland
10:00—Pettys to Rotunno

Mezzanine II
8:30—Brandt to Cossette
9:15—Klein to Lovejoy
10:00—Roy-Tougas to Speer

Mezzanine III
8:30—Cowart to Garrison
9:15—Mahli to Mumm
10:00—Spielman to Trapnell

Mezzanine IV
8:30—Gebhard to Harris
9:15—Muskan to Perez-Gamboa
10:00—Troncoso to Zoeller

Monday October 26, 2026 9:15am - 9:55am CDT
Mezzanine Level

Breakout Sessions

9:15am CDT

3. Using Positive Energy to Achieve Success

Monday October 26, 2026 9:15am - 9:55am CDT

Crowne/Sterling

In this workshop, participants learn a hilarious game and compete to see who can outlast their competition. While this game is fun and competitive, it leads to important conversations about shifting daily energy, focusing on what is important, and setting and completing ambitious goals.

Speakers

Dr. Cindra Kamphoff

Speaker, Author, Coach, and Entrepreneur, Mentally Strong Institute

Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is an award-winning keynote speaker and certified mental performance coach for leaders, athletes, and championship teams. She speaks on the topic of peak performance and how to be your best even more often. She has provided mental training for the Minnesota Vikings... Read More →

Monday October 26, 2026 9:15am - 9:55am CDT
Crowne/Sterling

Breakout Sessions

9:15am CDT

4. Interactive Teamwork

Monday October 26, 2026 9:15am - 9:55am CDT

Members of the North Dakota Air National Guard, a partner of DECA, will provide a leadership experience allowing you to develop teamwork skills while working with other DECA members from North Dakota. We encourage every member to attend one of the four sessions offered on Monday morning.

Speakers

North Dakota Air National Guard

Monday October 26, 2026 9:15am - 9:55am CDT
Royale

Breakout Sessions

9:15am CDT

5. Sharks, Wolves, and Entrepreneurs, Oh My! A ‘WICKED’ Way to Fund Your Company

Monday October 26, 2026 9:15am - 9:55am CDT

Students will take a deep dive into the MAGICAL world of investing, with an emphasis on funding start-ups and other business ventures.

Speakers

Adam Montgomery

Investigator/Examiner, ND Insurance and Securities

Monday October 26, 2026 9:15am - 9:55am CDT
Prairie Room

Breakout Sessions

9:15am CDT

6. Future and Benefits

Monday October 26, 2026 9:15am - 9:55am CDT

Leadership isn't just about where you are - it's about where you’re going. This session challenges
participants to think beyond the present and take ownership of their future. Through the lens of service, personal growth, and long-term opportunity, attendees will learn how the North Dakota Army National Guard builds leaders, strengthens communities, and opens doors to an impactful and secure future.

Speakers

North Dakota Army National Guard

Monday October 26, 2026 9:15am - 9:55am CDT
Frontier Room

Breakout Sessions

9:15am CDT

7. Individuality in Your Leadership

Monday October 26, 2026 9:15am - 9:55am CDT

Recognize and embrace your unique qualities as leadership assets. Through self-reflection, group activities, and storytelling, discover how your individuality fuels authentic leadership and build renewed confidence in your personal leadership style.

Monday October 26, 2026 9:15am - 9:55am CDT
Embassy A

Breakout Sessions

9:15am CDT

8. Go the Extra Mile: Role Play Champion

Monday October 26, 2026 9:15am - 9:55am CDT

Cammie Veldkamp is an International Champion in Collegiate DECA for Bismarck State College and was an International Finalist at ICDC 2024, placing in both role plays. In high school, she earned multiple perfect scores and ranked in the Top 30% at all three ICDCs she attended. Join this workshop to learn her winning role play strategies and customize your own, setting you on the path to becoming the next role play champion!

Speakers

Cammie Veldkamp

DECA President, Bismarck State College

Monday October 26, 2026 9:15am - 9:55am CDT
Embassy B

Breakout Sessions

10:00am CDT

1. New Member Role Play Competition

Monday October 26, 2026 10:00am - 10:40am CDT

Director's/Board Room

One of the many opportunities DECA offers is preparing you for future jobs and careers. This year, you’ll have the chance to build those skills both in the classroom and on your own — and it might just be your best experience yet! It’s called DECA competition. This session will serve as a practice Role Play competition, so please attend the time slot that matches your last name.

8:30—Aaker to Ferderer
9:15—Fiest to Lumo
10:00—Malo to Sather
10:45—Sattler to Yahna

Monday October 26, 2026 10:00am - 10:40am CDT
Director's/Board Room

Breakout Sessions

10:00am CDT

2. Exam Testing Competition

Monday October 26, 2026 10:00am - 10:40am CDT

Mezzanine Level

Report to the following Mezzanine Rooms for testing at assigned time. The rooms are located above the front desk in the main lobby of the hotel.

Mezzanine I
8:30—Adamski to Braaflat
9:15—Hedden to Kjelland
10:00—Pettys to Rotunno

Mezzanine II
8:30—Brandt to Cossette
9:15—Klein to Lovejoy
10:00—Roy-Tougas to Speer

Mezzanine III
8:30—Cowart to Garrison
9:15—Mahli to Mumm
10:00—Spielman to Trapnell

Mezzanine IV
8:30—Gebhard to Harris
9:15—Muskan to Perez-Gamboa
10:00—Troncoso to Zoeller

Monday October 26, 2026 10:00am - 10:40am CDT
Mezzanine Level

Breakout Sessions

10:00am CDT

3. Using Positive Energy to Achieve Success

Monday October 26, 2026 10:00am - 10:40am CDT

Crowne/Sterling

In this workshop, participants learn a hilarious game and compete to see who can outlast their competition. While this game is fun and competitive, it leads to important conversations about shifting daily energy, focusing on what is important, and setting and completing ambitious goals.

Speakers

Dr. Cindra Kamphoff

Speaker, Author, Coach, and Entrepreneur, Mentally Strong Institute

Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is an award-winning keynote speaker and certified mental performance coach for leaders, athletes, and championship teams. She speaks on the topic of peak performance and how to be your best even more often. She has provided mental training for the Minnesota Vikings... Read More →

Monday October 26, 2026 10:00am - 10:40am CDT
Crowne/Sterling

Breakout Sessions

10:00am CDT

4. Interactive Teamwork

Monday October 26, 2026 10:00am - 10:40am CDT

Members of the North Dakota Air National Guard, a partner of DECA, will provide a leadership experience allowing you to develop teamwork skills while working with other DECA members from North Dakota. We encourage every member to attend one of the four sessions offered on Monday morning.

Speakers

North Dakota Air National Guard

Monday October 26, 2026 10:00am - 10:40am CDT
Royale

Breakout Sessions

10:00am CDT

5. Sharks, Wolves, and Entrepreneurs, Oh My! A ‘WICKED’ Way to Fund Your Company

Monday October 26, 2026 10:00am - 10:40am CDT

Students will take a deep dive into the MAGICAL world of investing, with an emphasis on funding start-ups and other business ventures.

Speakers

Adam Montgomery

Investigator/Examiner, ND Insurance and Securities

Monday October 26, 2026 10:00am - 10:40am CDT
Prairie Room

Breakout Sessions

10:00am CDT

6. Future and Benefits

Monday October 26, 2026 10:00am - 10:40am CDT

Leadership isn't just about where you are - it's about where you’re going. This session challenges
participants to think beyond the present and take ownership of their future. Through the lens of service, personal growth, and long-term opportunity, attendees will learn how the North Dakota Army National Guard builds leaders, strengthens communities, and opens doors to an impactful and secure future.

Speakers

North Dakota Army National Guard

Monday October 26, 2026 10:00am - 10:40am CDT
Frontier Room

Breakout Sessions

10:00am CDT

7. Individuality in Your Leadership

Monday October 26, 2026 10:00am - 10:40am CDT

Recognize and embrace your unique qualities as leadership assets. Through self-reflection, group activities, and storytelling, discover how your individuality fuels authentic leadership and build renewed confidence in your personal leadership style.

Monday October 26, 2026 10:00am - 10:40am CDT
Embassy A

Breakout Sessions

10:00am CDT

8. Step Up for Service

Monday October 26, 2026 10:00am - 10:40am CDT

Step up with ND DECA Officers for a heartwarming workshop dedicated to spreading kindness! Take part in our bracelet-making project, where each bracelet and uplifting note will be donated to children’s hospitals and nursing homes. You’ll also learn practical tips for implementing a service project in your own chapter. Come ready to create, connect, and make a meaningful impact!

Monday October 26, 2026 10:00am - 10:40am CDT
Embassy B

Breakout Sessions

10:45am CDT

1. New Member Role Play Competition

Monday October 26, 2026 10:45am - 11:25am CDT

Director's/Board Room

One of the many opportunities DECA offers is preparing you for future jobs and careers. This year, you’ll have the chance to build those skills both in the classroom and on your own — and it might just be your best experience yet! It’s called DECA competition. This session will serve as a practice Role Play competition, so please attend the time slot that matches your last name.

8:30—Aaker to Ferderer
9:15—Fiest to Lumo
10:00—Malo to Sather
10:45—Sattler to Yahna

Monday October 26, 2026 10:45am - 11:25am CDT
Director's/Board Room

Breakout Sessions

10:45am CDT

3. Using Positive Energy to Achieve Success

Monday October 26, 2026 10:45am - 11:25am CDT

Crowne/Sterling

In this workshop, participants learn a hilarious game and compete to see who can outlast their competition. While this game is fun and competitive, it leads to important conversations about shifting daily energy, focusing on what is important, and setting and completing ambitious goals.

Speakers

Dr. Cindra Kamphoff

Speaker, Author, Coach, and Entrepreneur, Mentally Strong Institute

Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is an award-winning keynote speaker and certified mental performance coach for leaders, athletes, and championship teams. She speaks on the topic of peak performance and how to be your best even more often. She has provided mental training for the Minnesota Vikings... Read More →

Monday October 26, 2026 10:45am - 11:25am CDT
Crowne/Sterling

Breakout Sessions

10:45am CDT

4. Interactive Teamwork

Monday October 26, 2026 10:45am - 11:25am CDT

Members of the North Dakota Air National Guard, a partner of DECA, will provide a leadership experience allowing you to develop teamwork skills while working with other DECA members from North Dakota. We encourage every member to attend one of the four sessions offered on Monday morning.

Speakers

North Dakota Air National Guard

Monday October 26, 2026 10:45am - 11:25am CDT
Royale

Breakout Sessions

10:45am CDT

5. Sharks, Wolves, and Entrepreneurs, Oh My! A ‘WICKED’ Way to Fund Your Company

Monday October 26, 2026 10:45am - 11:25am CDT

Students will take a deep dive into the MAGICAL world of investing, with an emphasis on funding start-ups and other business ventures.

Speakers

Adam Montgomery

Investigator/Examiner, ND Insurance and Securities

Monday October 26, 2026 10:45am - 11:25am CDT
Prairie Room

Breakout Sessions

10:45am CDT

6. Future and Benefits

Monday October 26, 2026 10:45am - 11:25am CDT

Leadership isn't just about where you are - it's about where you’re going. This session challenges
participants to think beyond the present and take ownership of their future. Through the lens of service, personal growth, and long-term opportunity, attendees will learn how the North Dakota Army National Guard builds leaders, strengthens communities, and opens doors to an impactful and secure future.

Speakers

North Dakota Army National Guard

Monday October 26, 2026 10:45am - 11:25am CDT
Frontier Room

Breakout Sessions

10:45am CDT

7. Individuality in Your Leadership

Monday October 26, 2026 10:45am - 11:25am CDT

Recognize and embrace your unique qualities as leadership assets. Through self-reflection, group activities, and storytelling, discover how your individuality fuels authentic leadership and build renewed confidence in your personal leadership style.

Monday October 26, 2026 10:45am - 11:25am CDT
Embassy A

Breakout Sessions

10:45am CDT

8. Step Up for Service

Monday October 26, 2026 10:45am - 11:25am CDT

Step up with ND DECA Officers for a heartwarming workshop dedicated to spreading kindness! Take part in our bracelet-making project, where each bracelet and uplifting note will be donated to children’s hospitals and nursing homes. You’ll also learn practical tips for implementing a service project in your own chapter. Come ready to create, connect, and make a meaningful impact!

Monday October 26, 2026 10:45am - 11:25am CDT
Embassy B

Breakout Sessions