Our Events
Fall Leadership Conference
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 3 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 2023-2024 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.
Conference Dates
October 25, 2023: Regions 1, 3, and 7
October 26, 2023: Regions 2, 4, 6, and 8
Location
Michigan State University
Student Union
49 Abbot Rd
East Lansing, MI 48824
Regional leadership conferences
The Michigan Association is divided into nine 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. Dates for the regional leadership conferences are subject to change based upon our conference cancellation policy for weather or other emergencies. Any changes will be posted here as they become available.
If your chapter is interested in participating in the upcoming regional conferences, the local chapter advisor should contact your respective regional advisor. If you do not know what region you are in, click here.
Conference Dates & Locations
December & January; Varies by region:
Region 1: January 12, 2024 - Grand Rapids
Region 2: December 8, 2023 - Battle Creek
Region 3: December 21, 2023 - Warren
Region 4: January 12, 2024 - Troy
Region 5: January 12, 2024 - Escanaba
Region 6: December 19, 2023 - Taylor
Region 7: December 19, 2023 - Saginaw
Region 8: January 13, 2024 - Mt. Pleasant
State Leadership Conference
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.
Conference Dates
February 10, 2024 (Postsecondary)
March 7-10, 2024 (Secondary)
Location
Grand Rapids
national leadership conference
The 2024 National Leadership Conference will be held May 10-14 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 7-11, 2025: Orlando, Florida
May 6-10, 2026: Nashville, Tennessee
Conference Dates
May 10-14, 2024
Location
Chicago, Illinois