2026:SLW Info

Join thousands of other FBLA members from throughout Pennsylvania at the premier event of the fall, the Pennsylvania FBLA State Leadership Conference at Kalahari Resort in the Pocono Mountains.

Sunday, November 1 to Monday, November 2, 2026

Kalahari Resort features a huge waterpark and many more fun things to do in your free time.

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Location

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania

When

Sunday, November 1: conference begins at 11:00am
Monday, November 2: conference continues to 12:00pm adjournment

Bonus

Enjoy all that the resort offers including America’s largest waterpark checking in at 220,000 square feet of fun! One waterpark pass per person is included.

Who May Attend

Attendance is open to all high school and middle school FBLA members and advisers.
There are no attendance restrictions. FBLA chapters may bring as many members as they like.

Cost to Attend

$160.00 for LCTI FBLA participants
in addition to your $25.00 FBLA dues for the 2026-2027 school year

Guarantee your spot at the Pennsylvania FBLA State Leadership Conference by registering now, providing your $100.00 non-refundable deposit, and paying your $25.00 FBLA dues for the 2026-2027 school year.

Save your spot!

DEPOSIT DUE: A non-refundable down payment of at least $100.00 is due by Friday, September 11, 2026.

PAYMENT IN FULL: A final payment of the remaining balance to participate in the FBLA State Leadership Workshop is due by Friday, September 25, 2026.

Lodging

Four students per room with Kalahari waterpark passes included per person.

Lodging requests may be made; however, the final decision regarding room assignments will be made by the adviser.

Features of the 2026 Pennsylvania FBLA State Leadership Workshop

  • 977 sleeping rooms under one roof, a beautiful and gigantic new addition to the convention center, and of course, America’s largest indoor waterpark.
  • One of America’s top professional youth speakers will keynote during the First General Session.
  • An outstanding adviser keynote speaker and/or professional development sessions will be offered.
  • Exhibitors will be on hand to explore post-secondary career options and potential fundraising ideas.
  • Various fundraising activities will be held to support this year’s State Project. Examples of this year’s events include but not limited to the annual State Leadership Workshop Basket Auction, T-shirt sales, and charity walk.
  • The annual Battle of the Chapters will be held tentatively on Sunday afternoon with the finals on Monday morning – Who will be crowned the champ?
  • Additional “new and exciting” features will be added in our SLW update coming soon.
  • Stay tuned to learn more about what’s in store for this year’s SLW!
  • All this and more in just 24 hours!!!!

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