Middle School & High School National Leadership Conference
FBLA members have the competitive edge, as the best and brightest of FBLA convene to compete in leadership events, share their successes, and learn new ideas about shaping their career future through workshops and exhibits.
Dates
June 29-July 2, 2026
Conference Venue
San Antonio, TX
Henry B. González Convention Center
900 E Market Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
Planning Your Trip to San Antonio
Registration & Housing Instructions
Registration and housing instructions will vary by state. States will be distributing NLC Registration Guides to members and advisers this Spring.
Travel Information
Looking for help planning your trip? Airline discounts, shuttle services, and destination highlights can be found here.
Workshop Proposal Applications Open Now!
Set the stage for an inspiring and dynamic conference designed to empower members and advisers through interactive workshops and sessions. Apply by March 16.
Conference Programming
From inspiring speakers and workshops designed to help you launch your career to a block party and a night at the rodeo, the 2026 NLC is packed with activities to help you make the most of your time in San Antonio!
Competitive Events
FBLA competitive events recognize and reward excellence in a broad range of business and career-related areas, providing opportunities to apply classroom concepts in a workforce-simulated competitive environment and receive feedback from business professionals.
2026-2027 National Officer Elections
Learn more about applying and running for FBLA national office.
Exhibit at the 2026 Middle School & High School NLC
Learn more about how to exhibit at MS/HS NLC in Anaheim.
Get Involved
Interested in guiding the next generation of community-minded business leaders on their journey to success? Whether by becoming an event sponsor, exhibitor, speaker, or volunteer, we welcome you to get involved in helping to ensure that the 2026 NLC is a rewarding experience for all attendees.
Conference Policies
Our Partners & Sponsors
AllFly
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Safe travels, and we look forward to helping you soar to new heights at the FBLA National Leadership Conference!
UWorld
UWorld is the worldwide leader of innovative learning tools to prepare for high-stakes exams. Our goal is not to simply prepare students for a test but to teach them critical thinking skills they will use to succeed in life. Since 2003, we have helped millions of high school, undergraduate, graduate, and professional students prepare for their school entrance, professional licensure, and certification exams. At UWorld, we are committed to developing the highest quality preparatory products with the most passionate and gifted educators.
LifeSmarts.org & the National Consumers League
compete at the National LifeSmarts Championship. Interested teams of 4-5 students, working with an adult adviser or coach, must complete the Wild Card application process. The winning team will receive a $1,000 travel stipend (and may be eligible to receive additional funding) to attend the National LifeSmarts Championship in April. To learn more about applying as a Wild Card team, click here.
Monthly TeamSmarts Quizzes
Both FBLA and Varsity LifeSmarts teams are invited to compete in the monthly TeamSmarts competition by working together to complete a 100-question quiz on a highlighted LifeSmarts topic each month from September through February. Quizzes appear under the team Captain’s quizzes. The top scoring FBLA and Varsity teams each receive $100 cash prizes each month.
Prizes include post-secondary scholarships, gift cards, and more.
Free LifeSmart Resources
Educational Strategies and Applications
Want to learn more?
Questions?
Email: [email protected]
LifeSmarts has been educating the next generation of consumers for nearly 30 years. LifeSmarts is a program of the National Consumers League, which was founded in 1899 and is America’s pioneer consumer organization
Intuit Job Readiness
Intuit is a global technology platform that helps our customers and communities overcome their most important financial challenges. Serving approximately 100 million customers worldwide with TurboTax, QuickBooks, Mint and Credit Karma, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to prosper. We never stop working to find new, innovative ways to make that possible. We provide the skills and knowledge people need to succeed through financial and career readiness programs. Please visit us for the latest information about Intuit, our products and services, and find us on social.
Office Depot and OfficeMax
Your FBLA Office Depot® Member Benefits Program, previously Office Depot Business Solutions Division, has been rebranded to ODP Business Solutions™. This exciting evolution allows the program to be more agile and innovative. You’ll receive savings of up to 75% on the Best Value List of preferred products with free next-business-day delivery* or pick up your online order via in-store and curbside pickup.**
ODP Business Solutions™ Savings Program has extended their free shipping minimum through the end of the year! Members can now enjoy free next business day delivery on all online ODP orders of $30 or more (it was previously $50). Plus, online orders of less than $30 now ship for $4.95 (previously $9.95).

To continue to receive your member discounts, members need to re-enroll or register for an account through our dedicated ODP site.
*Free Delivery: Minimum purchase required after discounts and before taxes. Orders outside our local delivery area and most furniture, oversized, bulk items, cases of bottled water and other beverages and special-order items do not qualify. Non-qualifying orders incur a delivery charge (minimum charge of $9.99). Many orders can be delivered next business day (between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM) if placed online or via phone by 3:00 PM or via fax by 1:00 PM, local time (In most locations). Other restrictions apply. **Curbside pickup is available in most stores, subject to state and local regulations. Orders must be placed 1 hour before store closing. See odpbusiness.com, call 888.2.OFFICE or ask your Account Manager for details.
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
AICPA via ThisWayToCPA.com introduces students to careers in accounting and helps them envision the steps to becoming a CPA. Students are encouraged to join the AICPA for FREE as a Student Affiliate Member to access a variety of exclusive perks offered to our growing student community.
ThisWayToCPA.com/faculty also provides supplemental resources to assist educators and further engage students in accounting. Learn about the FREE resources available to help educators navigate the evolving accounting profession, make accounting classes more fun and engaging, and inspire students to pursue a rewarding career in accounting.
For assistance, email: [email protected].
About AICPA
With a history of serving the public interest since 1887, the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) is the world’s largest member association representing the CPA profession in the United States and worldwide.
It sets ethical standards for AICPA members and U.S. auditing standards for private companies, not-for-profit organizations, and federal, state, and local governments. It also develops and grades the Uniform CPA Examination.
Funds2orgs
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Inc. is joining forces with Funds2Orgs to introduce an innovative fundraising solution exclusively designed for more than 5,500 chapters. FBLA is committed to fostering personal leadership growth through exceptional leadership programs. However, to achieve your chapter’s goals and essential program needs, we’ve discovered the perfect solution! Get ready to raise thousands of dollars while making a profound social impact –that’s what we’re all about.
Fundraising with Purpose: Make a Global Difference!
Step into the realm of change-making with our unique shoe drive fundraiser—a campaign that not only benefits your community but also communities worldwide. Forget about asking for monetary donations or selling unwanted items. Instead, simply collect gently worn, used, and new shoes. Here’s why you’ll love this initiative:
Your Success, Your Earnings: There’s no cap on your fundraising potential. The more shoes you collect, the more funds you’ll raise–it’s that simple!
Leadership and Sustainability: By promoting this fundraiser, your chapter will be taking a proactive stance on leadership and sustainability within your community.
Impact Beyond Borders: The shoes you collect will support micro-entrepreneurs worldwide, providing a hand-up, not just a handout.
How it Works: Hassle-Free Fundraising at Its Best!
The best part? This fundraiser comes entirely FREE for your chapter, members, and all generous donors. We’ve got your back, providing all the necessary tools for your fundraising triumph. Here’s the roadmap to success:
Sign Up for More Information: Fill out the form below and connect with the Funds2Orgs’ team to kickstart your shoe drive.
Expert Fundraising Coaches: Our dedicated fundraising coaches will support and guide you throughout your shoe drive fundraiser journey.
Your Welcome Kit: After a planning call, we’ll send you a Welcome Kit equipped with collection materials, marketing templates, and more!
Custom Promotion Materials: Your chapter can also receive personalized promotion materials and captivating social media posts.
Collect, Collect, Collect: Rally your school and community to contribute gently worn, used, and new shoes.
Make a Global Impact: Once Funds2Orgs picks up the shoes, you’ll receive a check within two days of receipt and processing.
Empower Your FBLA Chapter Today!
Seize this incredible opportunity to empower your chapter and members to become a force for good. Are you ready to surpass your fundraising goals and create a lasting impact? Fill out the form below to get more information or call Funds2Orgs at 407-930-2979 and mention FBLA. Together, we’ll transform the future of business leadership while making a difference in the world.
MORE INFORMATION -> https://funds2orgs.com/fbla/
Lakeside Jr/Sr High School's Future Business Leaders of America shoe drive yields over 1000 pairs of shoes. - Read the Article -> https://press-herald.com/lakeside-fblas-shoe-drive-fundraiser-yields-over-1000-pairs/
BETA Camp
BETA Camp is an intensive, hands-on virtual program, designed by industry professionals from world-renowned companies, for high school students who want to become future leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs.
BETA Camp delivers a learning experience through in-house curriculum, interactive workshops, founder and career panels, personalized feedback, and building a revenue-generating startup to fast-track students in discovering their potential, finding clarity in their future path, and building a powerful network. All lessons are taught by professionals from top Silicon Valley and F500 companies like Google, Facebook, and McKinsey, while weekly startup guidance is led by founders and investors. Students have built monetized startups from a Yelp for Quant Trading to a marketplace for mental health resources.
BusinessU
BU is a standards-based, interactive curriculum platform with full-year courses including Marketing, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Intro to Business, Economics, Management, Finance, and MS Office Certification Prep Courses. Each lesson provides video content presented from a group of young, diverse entrepreneurs, and various formative and summative (auto-graded) assessments, individual and collaborative activities and projects, ethical challenges, bellringers, discussions, & exams. BU is also fully integrated with Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology, and MS Teams.
Also check out BU at the Bell – a weekly bellringer series with video episodes covering current events in the business world, currently in Season Four. Binge watch all prior seasons, and get full access to all the courses, via a free 30-day trial.
Website | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
Contact Info: [email protected]
Juno
Student loans and savings accounts with community benefits.
Juno is an organization started out of Harvard Business School that negotiates exclusive deals on student loans and high yield savings accounts for free. Our mission is to provide quality information so everyone can make an informed decision and offer some of the best perks in the market.
Juno always gets you a better deal than going directly to the provider (thanks to group negotiation!).
[Explore all our of deals] -> https://joinjuno.com/?grow=fblofamr&utm_id=5268
We use group buying power to help you save money.
When thousands of our community members come together, we’re all able to force businesses to give us a better deal.
Banks spend a lot of money on marketing to find customers. By showing up with an entire community, all of those marketing dollars saved end up translating to money in your pocket.
Our current deals include…
High Yield Savings Account
Options with no minimum deposit, opening costs, maintenance fees nor hard credit checks. Currently securing at least a 5% APY with a cash bonus.
[Learn more] -> https://joinjuno.com/banking/hysa?grow=fblofamr&utm_id=5268
Undergraduate Student Loans
Options for in-school undergraduate students, with rates typically better than most Parent PLUS loans.
[Learn more] -> https://joinjuno.com/loans/undergraduate?grow=fblofamr&utm_id=5268
Graduate Student Loans
Options for in-school graduate students, domestic or international, with some of the best rates.
[Learn more] -> https://joinjuno.com/group/graduate?grow=fblofamr&utm_id=5268
Refinancing
Options for people who already graduated or are out of college who want to refinance their student loans into one with a better interest rate or repayment terms.
[Learn more] -> https://joinjuno.com/loans/refinance?grow=fblofamr&utm_id=5268
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Juno
joinjuno.com
1-339-330-4147
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FICO Score
FICO is deeply committed to consumer financial empowerment.
Score A Better Future Fundamentals is a free credit education curriculum that readies participants to make informed credit decisions that last a lifetime. Our mission is to make credit education fun, simple, and accessible to individuals across geographic and socioeconomic backgrounds. Our inclusive and comprehensive credit literacy curriculum is designed to equip students with the knowledge and resources to begin their credit journey with confidence.
FICO is a leading analytics software company, helping businesses in 90+ countries make better decisions that drive higher levels of growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction. FICO® Scores help millions of people gain access to the credit they need to do things like get an education, purchase a car, or buy their first home.
IMA (Institute of Management Accountants)
IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants) is one of the largest and most respected associations focused exclusively on advancing the management accounting profession. IMA supports students through leadership opportunities, the CMA® (Certified Management Accountant) program, networking, IMA’s Student Leadership Conference, IAHS (IMA Accounting Honor Society), and more.
More: Visit www.imanet.org/students
Phone: 800.638.4427
Email: [email protected]
The Mascot Shop
The Mascot Shop (powered by Jostens) gives FBLA chapters a real-world business experience while helping schools grow school spirit and helps your chapter raise funds. Students can gain hands-on experience in marketing, merchandising, sales, and entrepreneurship by promoting and managing their school's online spirit wear store. The Mascot Shop handles the inventory, fulfillment, and customer support, making it turnkey for advisors to implement and sustain.
In addition to on-demand online sales, FBLA chapters can also purchase products in bulk through the platform to stock and sell through an on-campus school store. Learn more at The Mascot Shop, call 1-855-200-1981, or email [email protected].
College Board
College Board reaches more than 7 million students a year, helping them navigate the path from high school to college and career. They pioneered programs like the SAT® and AP® to expand opportunities for students and help them develop the skills they need.
Developed in partnership with industry advisors, higher education faculty, high school business educators, and FBLA leadership, educators across the country are excited to adopt AP® Business with Personal Finance in their schools for the 2026-27 school year.
AP Business with Personal Finance is a foundational business course aligned with high-quality ACTE principles where students learn and apply the basic building blocks of business. The course was designed to expand national access to rigorous, high-quality business and personal finance education.
Long Island University
Long Island University (LIU), founded in 1926, continues to redefine higher education, providing high quality academic instruction by world-class faculty. Recognized by Forbes for its emphasis on experiential learning and by the Brookings Institution for its “value added” to student outcomes, LIU offers over 220 degree programs, with a network of over 285,000 alumni that includes industry leaders from Fortune 500 companies and entrepreneurs across the globe.
Long Island University is strategically located in the New York City metro area with campuses in Brooklyn and Long Island. LIU Brooklyn is an 11-acre campus located in the heart of downtown Brooklyn, just a short subway ride from Manhattan. The School of Business offers Accountancy, Artificial Intelligence, Business Administration, Data Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, and Marketing. LIU Brooklyn’s campus offers more professional programs in health care than any other campus in the New York metropolitan area, including the Arnold and Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy & Health Science, and The Harriet Rothkopf Heilbrunn School of Nursing. LIU Brooklyn is home to Kumble Theater for the Performing Arts, a dynamic performance venue designed to nourish students’ artistic exploration, and Division I sports teams.

LIU Post is a scenic, historic, and scholarly campus that offers a small-school environment with the access and resources of a major metropolitan university. The University's 330-acre campus is located on the estate of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 27 miles east of New York City on Long Island's Gold Coast. The campus houses The College of Management with Artificial Intelligence, Business Administration, Data Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Fashion Merchandising & Management, Finance, Marketing, and Sports Management; as well as the first professional School of Accountancy, the College of Veterinary Medicine, and an award-winning theater program. LIU is home to the world-renowned Tilles Center for the Performing Arts and the Bethpage Federal Credit Union Stadium, where supporters gather to cheer on the Sharks’ Division I athletic program.
The College of Management at LIU Post is an AACSB-accredited Business School—a distinction given to only 5% of business schools internationally. It has been named to the Princeton Review’s list of “The Best Business Schools” for 18 consecutive years and is a “Best College of Business” by Niche.com.

LIU offers a variety of engaged learning opportunities, such as LIU Trading Floor and LIU Incubator Space, along with student-run businesses, including The Student Body Collective, Browse: Certified Apple Tech Store, LIU-iQ Consulting, LIU-iF Student Investment Fund, and SharkNation Spirit Shop.
LIU Global offers a one-of-a-kind bachelor’s degree earned the globe. Students spend 4 semesters on 4 continents and prepare for careers as global leaders in business, policy, humanitarian relief, social entrepreneurship, economic development, and environmental sustainability.
Over $100 million in scholarships are awarded to students every year. LIU enables students to realize their full potential as ethically grounded, intellectually vigorous, and socially responsible global citizens.
For more information, visit www.liu.edu.
To learn more, watch The College Tour | Long Island University (liu.edu)
TKS
TKS is the world’s top innovation program for students aged 13-17. The program is designed to make students future-ready with the knowledge, skills, mindsets, and networks needed to solve important problems in the world.
TKS alumni have gone on to become the youngest employees at SpaceX, NASA, Google, Microsoft, Tesla, and OpenAI. They’ve started companies valued at over $500 million and earned full-ride scholarships to Harvard, Stanford, the University of North Carolina, and more.
By the end of the 10-month program, students will:
- Gain real-world work experience with organizations like Google, Airbnb, the United Nations, Mastercard, and IKEA
- Be future-ready with a good understanding of emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, Synthetic Biology, Regenerative Medicine, Nanotech, and Blockchain
- Develop a portfolio of projects that can be used to stand out in university applications, internships, and more
- Learn the mindsets, confidence, and problem-solving abilities you'll need to be a leader
- Be mentored by industry professionals, including mentors from Netflix, Stanford, Uber, Apple, SpaceX, and more
- Have the chance to earn opportunities like speaking events and scholarships
TKS looks for curiosity, drive, and willingness to put in the work. They don't look at grades, and there’s no prerequisite to apply. They run in-person programs in New York, Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary, and a Virtual program that runs worldwide.
Applications are open NOW! What are you waiting for? Apply NOW!
Knowledge Matters
Knowledge Matters is sponsoring the Virtual Business Finance Challenge, a newly recognized official competitive event. This event will be based on the Virtual Business–Personal Finance Online simulation. FBLA members will use the simulation to test their skills at managing their own financial lives and will compete against students across the country. Members will experience real world financial issues such as budgeting, saving, opening bank accounts, getting a credit card, monitoring credit scores, education and advancement, online banking, paying taxes, finding a job, insurance, and more.
There will be two qualifying rounds held via the Internet during the school year:
- October 16, 2023 (10:00 a.m. EST) – November 9, 2023 (5:00 p.m. EST) - Registration Open 10/3/2023
- January 31, 2023 (10:00 a.m. EST) – March 1, 2024 (5:00 p.m. EST)
The top 20 nationally ranked teams from each qualifying round will qualify to compete in a virtual final round to take place online in May. Only one team per state per round may qualify.
More: Register for the Virtual Business Finance Challenge.
Email: [email protected]
Knowledge Matters is sponsoring the Virtual Business Management Challenge, an official competitive event. This event will be based on the Virtual Business–Management Online simulation. FBLA members will use the simulation to test their skills at managing their own manufacturing business and will compete against students across the country. Members will experience real world business concepts such as recruiting, hiring and supervising employees, productivity and efficiency, sales, risk management, and more.
There will be two qualifying rounds held via the Internet during the school year:
- October 16, 2023 (10:00 a.m. EST) – November 9, 2023 (5:00 p.m. EST) - Registration Open 10/3/2023
- January 31, 2023 (10:00 a.m. EST) – March 1, 2024 (5:00 p.m. EST)
The top 20 nationally ranked teams from each qualifying round will qualify to compete in a virtual final round to take place online April 1-5, 2014. Only one team per state per round may qualify.
More: Register for the Virtual Business Management Challenge.
Email: [email protected]
University of Cincinnati | Online
Developing a foundation is critical to success in business. A business’s ability to thrive is based on every person having the understanding to perform their tasks efficiently. By receiving a degree in pre-business administration, you can begin to take ownership of your professional career and help your future organization achieve its goals.
Pre-Business Administration is an online associate degree program that focuses on the basic curriculum needed for the first two years of a bachelor’s degree in business. The program is transfer-oriented and is ideal for the student who is considering a bachelor’s degree, but who wishes to pursue the first two years in an online environment. This program is designed so students can earn their Associate of the Arts degree and transition seamlessly into the Carl H. Lindner College of Business (LCoB) at the University of Cincinnati or transfer to another Bachelor of Business Administration program.
Program Benefits:
- 100% online
- Easy to transfer credits
- Enroll in the spring, summer, or fall semesters
- All courses led by faculty with direct industry experience
- Financial aid available
- Complete this program on your own time and schedule
For more information click here.
Lead4Change Student Leadership Program
Lead4Change is a free leadership program for 6th-12th graders that teaches proven leadership skills and creates real change in your school and community. We believe every student has it in them to be a great leader who gets big things done. Lead4Change provides teachers and chapter advisers with curriculum aligned to National Standards such as Social Emotional Learning, 21st Century Skills, Project Based Learning, CTE, and more.
Fidelity Brokerage Services (Missing Links)
Free classroom materials for FBLA advisers and educators
At Fidelity, we’re committed to helping educators teach high school students about money. According to Fidelity’s 2022 Teens and Money Study, teens are making money moves:
50% are using payment apps1
49% are opening bank accounts1
39% are getting jobs1
But 63% of young adults don’t understand basic financial concepts.² Fidelity Financial Forward® for high schools was designed to provide teens with the foundational knowledge they need for saving, spending, and investing.
These free classroom materials focus on personal finance concepts for high school students. Here’s what you’ll find in our classroom materials:
5 downloadable presentations that will guide sessions using relevant, real-world examples and activities
Teacher and student guides with tips and tricks to make the best of the sessions, as well as definitions of commonly used terms
Infographics and 30-second videos to use during or after sessions to help reinforce concepts and generate discussions. And bonus, you can easily print the infographics to display in your classroom
Information about Fidelity Youth™, a free app³ that gives teens ages 13–17 the power to make their own money moves—while letting parents stay connected
Whether you’re a veteran teacher or new to the profession, we invite you to visit the Fidelity Financial Forward® site to learn more. Contact us to learn more about having a Fidelity volunteer deliver financial education to your classroom and/or professional development opportunities for educators.
1Fidelity 2022 Teens and Money Study.
²Financial Capability in the United States 2016," FINRA, 28.
³The Fidelity Youth™ app is free to download. Fees associated with your account positions or transacting in your account apply.
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