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Maryland DECA – Entrepreneurship Competitive Events
Maryland DECA offers Entrepreneurship Series, Innovation Plan, Start-Up Business Plan, and Business Growth Plan competitive events; 2026 State Career Development Conference confirmed February 28, 2026 at the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor; regional conferences in December 2025 and January 2026; ICDC 2026 is April 25–28; active chapter at marylanddeca.org.
About this program
Visit the program website for full details.
Eligibility
Maryland high school students enrolled in DECA chapters; membership in a Maryland DECA chapter required to compete at district, state, and international levels.
Requirements
- Enrolled Maryland high school student
- Member of a Maryland DECA chapter at their school
- Participate in regional conferences (December 2025 and January 2026)