State Fall Leadership Conference
The State Fall Leadership Conference is an opportunity for Middle School and High School members to develop both personally and professionally by participating in motivational general sessions, professional development workshops, and networking with like-minded students from around the state.
September 1, 2026 - Registration Opens
September 28, 2026 - Registration Deadline
September 29 - October 9, 2026 - Registration Modification Window
October 18, 2026 - Payment Deadline
2026 Features and Activities
Team Workshop Tracks
Grab your team and get ready to explore! Members will travel together through a series of workshops and learning tracks, taking on interactive activities, building new skills, and experiencing something different at every stop. Teams will be assigned upon arrival.
Adviser Workshop Tracks
Adviser workshops are dedicated to providing professional development to Iowa FBLA’s advisers. These tracks will be held at the same time as the student workshops.
Sunday Evening Optional Activities
Iowa FBLA has curated a list of optional activities that chapters can register for or choose to participate in a social activity at the hotel.
Business Casual Attire for Conference
Iowa FBLA has updated the conference dress code to include an approved casual attire. Attendees can purchase an optional FBLA polo or wear professional dress.
Know Before You Go
Planning Document
Sample Conference Chapter Budget
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As you prepare for SFLC, here are some important reminders:
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Dress Code
Make sure your students are prepared and know the conference dress code. If you purchased an FBLA polo, you’ll receive these at registration. Conference attendees are required to adhere to and follow one of the two dress codes outlined below.
Business Casual Attire
Clothing should be appropriate for a professional conference.
Approved FBLA branded polo
Dress pants, skirt, (or) khakis/chino-style pants
Dress shoes (or) dress boots
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Business Professional Attire
Attendees should follow the National FBLA Dress Code. The dress code can be found at www.fbla.org/dresscode
Business Suit Section
Blazer Section
Dress Section
Other Professional Section
Conference Meals
During the conference, attendees are provided two meals (Sunday dinner and Monday breakfast) as part of conference registration. All dietary restrictions have been accommodated and the attendee should see a server when entering the meal area.
Adviser Assurance and Consent Forms
Advisers should upload to Blue Panda one form, the Adviser Assurance form (Appendix A). This form states that you’ve collected all student consent forms (Appendix B) and will personally maintain a copy during the event. To locate the forms, click "Download Conference Guide", and print pages 11-15. To upload, log in to Blue Panda, and click on "Additional Items Due" in orange on the conference screen.​​​​​​​​​​
Arrival & Registration
Registration opens at 1 PM on Sunday, October 18 on the first floor of the hotel.
Parking
Complimentary parking is provided for all attendees and guests in the hotel parking lot.
Conference Schedule
Coming Soon! Download the Sched app and search for ‘State Fall Leadership Conference’. All attendees will receive an email directly from Sched to view the conference schedule.
Hotel Check-In & Storage
Check-in starts at 3:00 PM and every attempt has been made to room chapters on the same floor. Please note, all rooms have been pre-assigned and modifying room types or locations may not be available. Make sure you have a credit card ready when checking in to the hotel. It will need to be provided for incidentals for the rooms. Bag and luggage storage will be available in the for chapters needing space prior to check-in.
Future SFLC Dates
October 24-25, 2027
October 22-23, 2028
October 21-22, 2029