National Leadership Conference
June 6-8, 2026
Las Vegas, Nevada
The National Leadership Conference (NLC) is held during the summer months in a selected city in the United States. Iowa's top place competitive event winners with a counterpart national event are eligible to compete at the NLC. All Iowa members and advisers are eligible to attend, based on local and state guidelines. In addition to competitive events, the NLC consists of tours, business meetings, special interest sessions, seminars, workshops, awards programs, election and installation of national officers, and other planned educational/leadership development activities.
IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration for the 2026 National Leadership Conference will be completed with Iowa FBLA through Blue Panda.
PLEASE DO NOT register with National FBLA for the 2026 National Leadership Conference. Iowa FBLA will review and verify your chapter’s registration on your behalf and complete your registration. This service is included in the $25 state registration fee.
Registration Costs
Member Fee: $195 + $25 state registration*
Adviser & Chaperone Fee: $125 + $25 state registration*
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*Registration deadline is April 16 by 5 PM CST. Late fees will apply for both competitors and conference attendees after this date.
Conference Hotel
Official Hotel Property
Westgate Las Vegas Hotel
3000 Paradise Road
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Book your rooms during registration through Blue Panda
Hotel Costs
Rate per night including taxes and fees: $240
Deadlines
Registration & Housing deadline: April 16, 2026, 5:00 PM CST
Competitive Events Registration deadline: April 16, 2026, 5:00 PM CST
Prejudged materials due: April 16
Payment due: May 8, 2026, 5:00 PM CST