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Massachusetts DECA – Entrepreneurship Competitive Events (67th Annual State Conference)

Massachusetts DECA offers Entrepreneurship Series, Innovation Plan, Start-Up Business Plan, and Business Growth Plan competitive events; 90+ high school chapters statewide with 7,200+ members; 67th Annual State Career Development Conference confirmed March 12–14, 2026 at Westin Seaport Hotel & MCEC, 425 Summer Street, Boston; District 3 conference held December 10–11, 2025 at DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore; top finishers qualify for ICDC April 2026 in Atlanta.

About this program

Visit the program website for full details.

Eligibility

Massachusetts high school students enrolled in DECA chapters; membership in a Massachusetts DECA chapter required to compete at district, state, and international levels.

Requirements

  • Enrolled Massachusetts high school student
  • Member of a Massachusetts DECA chapter at their school
  • Participate in district conferences (November–December) to qualify for state