National Leadership & Skills Conference

NATIONAL
Leadership & Skills Conference
June 1-5, 2026 | Atlanta, Georgia
The National Leadership & Skills Conference is the ultimate recognition of excellence in career and technical education. This event brings together thousands of students, instructors, business partners and administrators to celebrate the accomplishments of those preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations, and it's an incredible opportunity for students to showcase their talents and skills on the national level.

EVENT INFORMATION
Event Contact: Julie Ellis and Kayla Staggs
Email: Julie.Ellis@azed.gov, Kayla.Staggs@azed.gov
Registration Opens: TBD

Registration Closes: TBD

Conference Dates: June 1-5, 2026
Registration Fees (based on 2025):

$425 Per Attendee

Includes NLSC registration, two meals, and Arizona conference materials

Location:

Georgia World Congress Center
285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW
Atlanta, GA 30313

HOTEL INFORMATION (based on 2025)

The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta

210 Peachtree St NW

Atlanta, GA 30303
Hotel Fees: $238.80 per night/per room

($200 room rate+$33.80 taxes+$5.00 GA fee)

All Arizona registrants must stay at The Westin.

PAYMENT ADDRESS*

SkillsUSA Arizona

PO Box 1440

Owasso, OK 74055-1440

*For registration and hotel fees

Payment Note: Make all checks payable to "SkillsUSA Arizona".

Please note that fees will not be waived after registration has closed.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Conference Planning Site (use this as a guide): Click Here
Conference Flyer: Click Here
Gold Medalist Meeting: Advisors of gold medalists will have a mandatory virtual meeting after SLSC to review the NLSC Advisor Guide

EVENT INFORMATION Event Contact: Julie Ellis and Kayla Staggs Email: Julie.Ellis@azed.gov, Kayla.Staggs@azed.gov Registration Opens: TBD

Registration Closes: TBD

Conference Dates: June 1-5, 2026 Registration Fees (based on 2025):

$425 Per Attendee

Includes NLSC registration, two meals, and Arizona conference materials

Location:

Georgia World Congress Center 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW Atlanta, GA 30313

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HOTEL INFORMATION (based on 2025)

The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta

210 Peachtree St NW

Atlanta, GA 30303 Hotel Fees:​ $238.80 per night/per room

($200 room rate+$33.80 taxes+$5.00 GA fee)

​

All Arizona registrants must stay at The Westin.

​​

​

PAYMENT ADDRESS*

SkillsUSA Arizona

PO Box 1440

Owasso, OK 74055-1440

*For registration and hotel fees

​

Payment Note: Make all checks payable to "SkillsUSA Arizona".

Please note that fees will not be waived after registration has closed.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION Conference Planning Site (use this as a guide): Click Here Conference Flyer: Click Here Gold Medalist Meeting: Advisors of gold medalists will have a mandatory virtual meeting after SLSC to review the NLSC Advisor Guide

EVENT INFORMATION
Event Contact: Julie Ellis and Kayla Staggs
Email: Julie.Ellis@azed.gov, Kayla.Staggs@azed.gov
Registration Opens: TBD

Conference Dates: June 1-5, 2026
Registration Fees (based on 2025):

Georgia World Congress Center
285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW
Atlanta, GA 30313

Atlanta, GA 30303
Hotel Fees: $238.80 per night/per room

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Conference Planning Site (use this as a guide): Click Here
Conference Flyer: Click Here
Gold Medalist Meeting: Advisors of gold medalists will have a mandatory virtual meeting after SLSC to review the NLSC Advisor Guide