FBLA CONFERENCES
Kansas FBLA and National FBLA host numerous conferences throughout the year to engage students with business and industry in a hands-on learning environment. Conferences feature captivating keynotes, workshop presentations, and competitive events, all of which are designed to help bring business and education together.
Special shoutout to our NLC 2025 Winners!
Kansas FBLA had 17 members recognized on stage at the National Leadership Conference. These students competed against over 1,600 other FBLA from across the country. We are proud to celebrate the following KS FBLA members:
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HIGH SCHOOL
Brooklyn Kelley (Atchison High School) Received recognition for her Capstone Project of the Business Achievement Awards.
Jaycee Belcher (Burlington High School) Client Service, 7th
Nicholas Sporleder (Andover High School) Financial Math, 6th
Aiden Thibodeau (Herington High School) Healthcare Administration, 5th
Morgan Allen (Centralia High School) Job Interview, 2nd
Mason Lytle (Wellsville High School) Job Interview, 8th
Alexander Gale (Hesston High School) Network Design, 2nd
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Makenna Akin-Schober, Isabel Haverkamp, Parker Koch (Centralia High School) Partnership with Business, 4th
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Parker Koch (Centralia High School) Public Policy & Advocacy, 9th
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Peyton Davies (Andover High School) Public Speaking, 8th
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Riley Forge (Council Grove High School) Sales Presentation, 5th
Madison Cranston & Josie Gronau (Girard High School) Social Media Strategies, 6th
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MIDDLE SCHOOL
Carson Crowley (Seaman Middle School) Career Exploration, 5th
Vailie Frost (Seaman Middle School) Learning Strategies, 9th
CONFERENCES
National Fall Leadership Conference
The FBLA National Fall Leadership Conference is an annual event designed to empower middle and high school students with business knowledge and networking opportunities. Through interactive workshops, students develop essential leadership abilities to succeed in their future endeavors. NFLC brings the most exciting and educational aspects of NLC closer to home. The upcoming NFLC is in Phoenix, Arizona, from Nov. 7-8, 2025. Register by Oct. 7th on https://www.fbla.org/nflc/.
State Leadership Conference
The Kansas State Leadership Conference is an event for students to compete and qualify for the National Leadership Conference. SLC is an affordable way to meet new people across the state, grow character, and develop competency in business skills. Students test their career preparedness in competitive events and receive feedback from business professionals. The 2026 State Leadership Conference will be held from March 30-31 at the Storemont Vail Events Center, Topeka.
National Leadership Conference
The best and brightest of FBLA convene at the National Leadership Conference to compete in events, share their successes, and learn new ideas about their future career through workshops and exhibits. This four-day conference is considered the pinnacle of the FBLA experience. FBLA has forged partnerships with industry leaders to underwrite competitive events and scholarships for students achieving national rankings. NLC 2026 will be hosted in San Antonio, Texas, from June 29 to July 2nd.
Summer Leadership Seminar
Kansas FBLA members have the opportunity to grow as leaders during the Summer Leadership Conference. Students from all over Kansas are encouraged to attend the one-day seminar to network with peers, learn effective leadership, and promote FBLA. SLS is jam-packed with seminars, workshops, and icebreakers that students can use as they become leaders in their chapters. This event is hosted by the officer team in July.