State Leadership Conference

Conference Attendee Certificate

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Advisor Contact Hours Certificate

If you would like a certificate for two Contact Hours, CEAC would be four, for your APG Assignment please email Tina Krosse @ tina.krosse@education.ohio.gov 

Diplomat Torch Awards

February 23-24, 2026

The Business Professionals of America, Ohio Association, State Leadership Conference brings together competitors, business and industry partners, advisors, and vendors to provide an opportunity for Ohio career-technical education students to showcase their development of leadership skills and career-related competencies. The Workplace Skills Assessment Program (WSAP) events, state officer elections, and Torch Award Ceremony are highlights of the conference.

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 Ohio Association year, and helps more than 2,000 members accomplish these objectives.

The event will take place at Hyatt Regency Columbus.

Sunday, February 22 @ 6:00-7:30 pm

• State Officer Candidate Panel Interviews
• Campaign Managers to setup tables

Monday, February 23, 2026

• 10:00 am-12:00pm Middle/Post Secondary Competitions
• 4:00 pm ML/PS Awards Ceremony
• 10:00 am-5:00 pm Secondary Competitions
• TBD -  State Officer Candidate Speeches & Voting
• TBD - Torch Awards Ceremony
• 9:30 pm Special Evening Event

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 @ 10:00 am-12:30 pm

• Secondary Level Awards Ceremony

Registration due date: January 30 -- payment must be received by February 15, to avoid late fees.

Registration Fee: $80
Late Fee: $25
Hotel Room Costs (TBD) $200.00 per room (2 Q Beds/1 King)
FYI: Using non-conference hotel properties results in a $10 per member fee.

2026 BPA SLC Advisor Guide: to be uploaded August 2026