The Fall Leadership Conference is the kickoff event of the year. All current and prospective chapters are requested to attend the fall leadership conference. All chapters in the Lower Peninsula must attend this conference to learn about our organization and much more. Each chapter must send a minimum of 4 students, with a maximum of 5 students per chapter allowed to attend. Advisors must attend the conference.

The student workshops at the FLC will be conducted by the 2025-2026 State Executive Council. Students are provided an exciting and wonderful learning experience. Please make sure you come excited about meeting new people and gaining valuable information to take back to your fellow chapter members. Please bring a pen/pencil to the conference.

The Michigan Association is divided into eight regions. Local chapter advisors serve as co-regional advisors for each region during the school year and they coordinate the regional events. All regions hold regional leadership conferences in December or January of each year. Dates and locations vary by region.

Business Professionals of America members are provided an opportunity for the development of leadership skills, personal and professional growth, and career-related competencies. Involvement in Business Professionals of America will enhance social awareness, civic responsibility, and understanding of the business community. The state leadership conference (SLC) is the highlight of the Michigan Association year, and helps more than 2,000 members accomplish these objectives.

The parade of presidents, workshops, state officer elections, Workplace Skills Assessment Program events and a semi-formal dinner are highlights of the conference. Delegates will be able to meet people and make many new friends. More than 100 schools located throughout the state will be in attendance for the conference. 

The 2026 National Leadership Conference will be held May 6-10 in Nashville, Tennessee. This conference is known as the ultimate event for our student members. 

More information about the national conference may be found on the National BPA website at www.bpa.org/nlc.

Future National Leadership Conference Dates

May 5-9, 2027: Denver (Aurora), Colorado

May 10-14, 2028: Orlando, Florida

May 9-13, 2029: Washington, DC