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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 the Kansas Recipients at the 2024 NLC

National Who's Who: Sophia Weber, Herington
Adviser of the Year: Jennifer Dague, Linn
Business Person of the Year: Casey Lytle
Katy Burke placed 3rd in Accounting II
Parker Koch placed 6th in Agribusiness
Caleb Wempe placed 9th in Economics
Adele Van Lieshout placed 1st in Financial Statement Analysis
Anya Maheshwari and Beatriz Miranda placed 10th in Hospitality & Event Management
Payton Davies placed 2nd in Intro to Public Speaking
Madison Cranston and Josie Gronau placed 6th in Intro to Social Media Strategies
Owen Dalton placed 1st in Job Interview
David Burda placed 1st in Marketing
Kallisti Mandanis placed 7th in Public Policy & Advocacy

National Fall Leadership Conference

Students and advisers participate in motivational general sessions, professional development, and career planning workshops. For many FBLA members, the NFLCs are a convenient way to experience much of the education and excitement of an NLC closer to home. Kansas FBLA members have an opportunity to participate in the Learn to Lead Conference in OKC, November 15-16, 2024. For more information, agenda, speakers, and to register your chapter, visit www.fblalearntolead.com.

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Ohio

For information on the 2024 NFLC in Columbus Ohio here is a link to the national website.

State Leadership Conference

Compete for a spot at the NLC! Going to SLC is a terrific and affordable chance to meet new people, grow character, develop competent, aggressive business leadership, learn about FBLA, and even consider becoming a state officer. The 2025 State Leadership Conference will be held March 31 and April 1 at the Stormont Vail Events Center, Topeka, Kansas.

National Leadership Conference

FBLA members have the competitive edge, as the best and brightest of FBLA convene to compete in leadership events, share their successes, and learn new ideas about shaping their career future through workshops and exhibits. This four-day conference is considered the pinnacle of the FBLA experience, especially for those running for national office. FBLA has forged partnerships with industry leaders to underwrite competitive events and scholarships for students achieving national ranking.

Summer Leadership Seminar

FBLA members have the opportunity to grow as leaders during the Summer Leadership Conference. Students from all over Kansas are encouraged to attend the two day SLS and meet new people, learn how to be effective leaders and promote FBLA. SLS is jam packed with seminars, workshops, and ice breakers that students can use as they become leaders in their chapters!