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2026 middle school
​state leadership conference

Thursday March 26, 2026
at University of Missouri – Columbia Trulaske College of Business

pricing & payment

Registration includes all competitive event fees, workshops, and supplies.
Cost: $60 per attendee
Check: Mail check to Missouri FBLA, 205 Jefferson Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101
Credit Card: Pay directly online via Blue Panda invoice (5% convenience fee)
Changes and cancellations can be made by logging into Blue Panda and adjusting your registration. Cancellations cannot be made/refunded after the close of conference registration.

deadlines
Registration: February 16 - 27, 2026 at 5 PM
Changes/Cancellation: February 27, 2026 at 5 PM
Online & Production Testing: March 4 – 18, 2026 5 PM
Payment Due: March 18, 2026 at 5 PM
State Officer Applications: March 2, 2026 at 5 PM

important forms
Adviser Assurance Form – Click here to download the form and upload to Blue Panda.
Comprehensive Consent Form – Click here to download the form that all members must complete and turn into their local advisers. Local advisers must hold onto these forms and bring them onsite to SLC.

Core Schedule

8:00-9:00 am - Registration (Jesse Hall lobby)
9:00-9:45 am - Opening Session (Jesse Hall)
10:00 am-2:30 pm - Competitive Events (Trulaske/Cornell Hall)
11:00-1:00 pm - Lunch (Student Center)
2:30-3:30 pm - Awards of Excellence Ceremony (Jesse Hall)
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conference activities

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Leadership engagement

SLC provides opportunities for members to dive into their leadership journey including career exploration, public speaking, and transitioning into high school. 

officer elections

Student leaders can advance their leadership potential by running to serve as a Middle School State Officer in one of three positions. Applications are due March 2, 2026 at 5 PM.
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FAQ

Most frequent questions and answers
if my student doesn't finish their work, may i receive a refund?
No refunds are offered after the close of registration, regardless of completion of competitions.
when do we know if we won?
Winners are announced at the Awards of Excellence Ceremony during the in person SLC. Details will be made available to local chapter advisers after the closing of the ceremony. 
do members have to attend slc?
We highly recommend members attending the SLC. For any event with a presentation component, members must be present to participate.