March 15-17, 2026
University Plaza & The Expo
Springfield, Missouri
2026 State Leadership Conference
LIGHTS, CAMERA, LEAD! Missouri FCCLA has had an Oscar winning year and we aren’t finished yet! Join the State Executive Council and hundreds of members across the state for a conference you won’t forget. The State Leadership Conference provides members with the opportunity to network, expand leadership skills, explore national programs, show off in competitive events, and so much more! To kick off this conference we will hear from keynote speaker, Bryan Rush who is going to get your energy pumping for the days ahead! Will we see you there? Register below now!!
Conference Registration
Regular Registration
Rate: $110
Deadline: February 13, 2026
Late Registration
Rate: $135
Deadline: February 20, 2026
*Late registration does not guarantee t-shirts
*Late registrations will be disqualified from STAR Events
Competitive Events Registration
STAR Events, except Baking & Pastry and Culinary Arts: TBD
Baking & Pastry and Culinary Arts STAR Events: TBD
Show-Me Skills: TBD
Lodging
All conference attendees are required to within the housing block. A room block is established with TBD
Room Rates
Guest rooms: TBD
One bedroom suite: TBD
Two bedroom suite: TBD
Hotel room and suite rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes (currently 5.725% state and a county lodging tax of 3%) in effect at the time of check in. A resort fee of $5 per room per night will also be added.
Deadline
TBD
Should all rooms guaranteed in the room block be reserved prior to the deadline, reservations will close early.
Student Consent & Release Form
All members will be required to complete and sign a DESE & Missouri FCCLA Release and Conduct Form annually. Once the chapter adviser has received all forms, he or she should submit the Chapter Assurances Agreement on the Missouri FCCLA website. It will be required to submit the Chapter Assurances Agreement before attending any Missouri FCCLA event. Advisers and chaperones should always have these forms with them during Missouri FCCLA activities. These forms can be found on our website under Join>Affiliation.
Competitive Events Online Orientation
All Missouri STAR Events and Show-Me Skills competitors are required to review the online orientation slideshow and submit Online Orientation Documentation to their room consultant at the time of competition. Many frequently-asked questions will be addressed in the orientation information, so completing the orientation is essential. After viewing the orientation, download the documentation form, print and sign it as instructed, and bring it with you to competition.
NOTE: Schedule information included in the Online Orientation slideshow is subject to change.
Competitive Events Volunteers
It is with the support of our amazing volunteer evaluators and room consultants that Missouri FCCLA is able to execute and evaluate hundreds of competitive events at State Leadership Conference. Any individual who is out of high school may volunteer as an evaluator or adult room consultant for STAR Events or Show-Me Skills.
Our talented Competitive Events team will find the best competitive events for you to work with based on your knowledge and experience, along with your interests. If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering for STAR Events or Show-Me Skills and are not registered, fill out the volunteer form. If you are registered for the conference, indicate in your registration that you would like to volunteer.
Workshop & Roundtable Proposal
We are looking for Missouri FCCLA members, advisers, and friends to contribute your expertise to our conference! View the details of presenting and fill out the proposal to join us in hosting the best SLC ever!
Content Creators
The Missouri FCCLA Content Creator Team is a team of up to six volunteers who have an interest in technology and social media. They will be updating the official Missouri FCCLA Facebook page and Instagram feeds with conference news and photos from their own unique perspectives as well as writing blog updates for the FCCLA website. The Content Creator Team will provide real-time updates to conference attendees as well as those unable to attend the meeting, such as parents, administrators, and other chapter members.
Potential Content Creators must have experience with social media tools, including Facebook and Instagram. Content Creators will take photos and videos and create content for Missouri FCCLA social media and website, so experience with simple photo editing and movie making tools such as Movie Maker or iMovie as well as Canva is a must. Content Creators should be good writers – proficient in a concise, informational, but yet conversational writing style.
Interested members and advisers should complete the online application by February 1. Selected Content Creators will receive a $75 refund toward their conference registration after successfully completing all Content Creator team assignments.
Search for a National Anthem Performer
CALLING ALL PERFORMERS!
Missouri FCCLA is looking for a talented member, or group of members, to perform the National Anthem at State Leadership Conference! If you sing, play an instrument, are in a small ensemble, or a vocal group we’d love to see what you’ve got!
Application due: February 1, 2026
Apply to perform the National Anthem at State Leadership Conference! The chosen performer(s) will receive discounted conference registration.
Call for Exhibitors and Sponsorships
Our State Leadership Conference can’t be successful without partnerships with Missouri businesses, colleges and universities, non-profits, and other organizations and agencies. Please consider partnering with Missouri FCCLA as an exhibitor and/or a sponsor of our annual conference.
Future State Leadership Conferences
Springfield, Missouri
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2028 | March 19-21
2029 | March 18-20
