DECA is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping students carve a career in hospitality, management, marketing, and finance. Each year, DECA holds several competitive events to test the students' mettle in the fields previously mentioned. According to MTI, premier provider of luxury rentals and shuttle services in and around Metro Atlanta, the DECA year culminates in one of the biggest events of its kind, the DECA International Career Development Conference.

DECA International Career Development Conference 2026

This year's conference will be held from April 25 to 28, 2026, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.

At a glance…

The conference will welcome approximately 21,000 participants, spectators and mentors. Of these, an estimated 15,000 are the finalists competing for prestigious international honors. Thousands of business leaders, hundreds of exhibitors, and more than 2,000 advisors are expected at the event.

Various activities are lined up for the event, starting with the Grand Opening Session at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on April 25, and the Emerging Leader Series on April 26. Attendees will also be given time to either prepare for the competition or to explore Atlanta.

The Competitive Event Final Competition takes place on April 28, from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The Grand Awards Session follows at 7:30 PM.

MTI Limo and Shuttle Services Group Transportation

With an anticipated 21,000 participants, your group's best option for getting to and from the event's venues is a shuttle service. The convenience of having a private shuttle service for the event can't be stressed enough, particularly for the students and coaches who may already be under a lot of stress and pressure as the compete in events.

With a shuttle service, you'll have a private vehicle at your disposal for the duration of your stay. An experienced chauffeur, highly knowledgeable about Atlanta's roads and traffic situation, ensures you'll get to the event venues on time, and will be picked up right on schedule, too.

MTI's shuttle service vehicles include motor coaches, passenger vans, and charter buses.

Book your shuttle service today with MTI Limo and Shuttle Services

Make sure you and your students have a comfortable ride throughout the event. Call MTI at (404) 996-0805 to book your shuttle service for the DECA Career Development Conference 2026. You may also book or request a quote here.

World-class shuttle services that feature onboard Wi-Fi, 110v outlets, comfortable seats and onboard drinks are available in the following cities: Alpharetta, Atlanta, Athens, Augusta, Birmingham, Chattanooga, Helen, Macon, Marietta, and Savannah.