State Leadership Conference
March 8-10, 2026 Billings Hotel & Convention Center
Business Professionals of America members are provided an opportunity for the development of leadership skills, personal and professional growth, and career-related competencies. Involvement in Business Professionals of America will enhance social awareness, civic responsibility, and understanding of the business community. The state leadership conference (SLC) is the highlight of the Montana Association year, and helps more than 1600 members accomplish these objectives.
The Annual State Leadership Conference provides workshops, state officer elections, Workplace Skills Assessment Program events, Special Olympics workshop and rally, special recognition events, and a college fair are highlights of the conference. Delegates have the opportunity to meet people and make many new friends. More than 100 schools located throughout the state will be represented at the conference.
DETAILS:
Get the SLC Advisor Guidelines
Registration Opens: 1/5/2026 Fees: $75.00/per person Link: https://www.registermychapter.com/bpa/MT
Registration Closes: 2/1/2026 - Schedules Available: 2/6/26 - Conflicts due by: 2/8/25
Home WSAP Testing Window: 2/20/26 – 3/4/26
Presubmit Window: 2/8/26 7:00 am - 2/19/26 7:00 p.m. No late submissions accepted
Advisor Project Submission Link: https://judgepro.registermychapter.com/org/jpmt-slc/conf/jpmt-slc
Student Project Submission Link: https://judgepro.registermychapter.com/org/jpmt-slc/conf/jpmt-slc/student
STUDENT PRESUBMIT PASSWORD: MontanaBPA2026
CONFERENCE HOTELS:
The Billings Hotel & Convention Center 1223 Mullowney Lane, Billings MT 59101
Toll Free Reservation Line: 800.537.7286 1-406-248-7151 Group Booking Code: “BPA2026”
Room Rate: $116.00+ current taxes - This rate includes a free breakfast buffet each day.
Direct Rooming Lists & Concerns/Questions to: Cheri Milne - Email: cmilne@billingshotelmt.com Phone: 406.867-8280 Fax: 406.259.5338
Montana Trailhead Inn 5500 Midland Road Billings MT 59101
Group Booking Code: Montana BPA 2024 State Conference
Room Rate: $116+ tax per night for March 8-10, 2026. This rate includes complimentary breakfast (this may be suspended based on construction—hotel in going through a major renovation.
Direct Rooming Lists & Concerns/Questions to: Sheila Peterson Email: Sheila.Peterson@Aimbridge.com Phone: 406-238-8941
SUNDAY SCHEDULE:
Billings Hotel and Convention Center
4:30 - 7:00 p.m. Check In
5:30 p.m. Officer Candidate Meeting
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Advisor Reception
8:00 p.m. Opening Session
