Compete
Put your skills to the test in case studies and prepared business presentations across five career clusters.
See competitive events →Welcome back, Niners · 2026–27
Build your edge.
Go beyond business.
Compete on an international stage, learn from industry leaders and find your people at UNC Charlotte Collegiate DECA.
25Competitive events
1,200+ICDC attendees
1Ambitious community
Next stop: Austin
ICDC 2027APR 09—12Austin, Texas
INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION ◆ PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ◆ CAREER NETWORKING ◆ AUSTIN 2027 ◆
Why Collegiate DECA?
Turn ambition into real momentum.
DECA is where classroom knowledge becomes confident leadership, polished communication and career-ready experience.
Connect
Meet driven students, business executives, recruiters and future collaborators from around the world.
Meet the chapter →Grow
Practice leadership, public speaking, teamwork and strategy through workshops and hands-on experiences.
Start your journey →Your 2026–27 roadmap
A year built to move you forward.
AUG
Welcome + kickoff
Meet the chapter, explore events and set your goals.
FALL
Learn + prepare
Workshops, practice cases, guest speakers and team building.
FEB
Compete + qualify
Show your skills and earn the opportunity to represent Charlotte.
APR
Take on Austin
Compete at Collegiate ICDC and connect internationally.
Ready to make your move?