Conferences
Virginia Conferences
FBLA Learn to Lead Fall Digital Conference
Fall - October 17, 2020 10am - 2:30pm
Light a new spark with us this fall at our Fall Conference. Your Chapter through a focus on membership and programming, and prepare for the year ahead in FBLA–PBL.
Virginia PBL 75th Anniversary Conference
Friday, November 13 - Sunday, November 15
Light a new spark with us this fall at our Fall Conference. Your Chapter through a focus on membership and programming, and prepare for the year ahead in FBLA–PBL.
State Leadership Conference (SLC)
Spring
The State Leadership Conference is held annually in the spring. The date and location of the SLC are determined by the State Director. Conference activities include state officer campaigns and elections, competitive events, workshops, social functions, and awards banquet. Materials for conference and event registration are sent to local chapters in early spring by the State Director.
Executive Committee Meetings
Fall/Late Winter and SLC
The Virginia Phi Beta Lambda Executive Committee meets at least twice a year–either in the fall or late winter and at the annual State Leadership Conference. Members of the Executive Committee include state officers and local chapter presidents and their advisers. The State Director, Specialist, and State Chairman are also members of the Executive Committee. In addition, state officers may meet as necessary.
National Conferences
PBL Career Connections Conference
November - TBD
Each year 200+ top college and university students from across North America convene in Manhattan for the PBL Career Connections Conference, a fast paced, high-impact program focused on connecting talented individuals with leading employers. This is not just a meet and greet conference, it’s about getting what it takes to succeed in a challenging job market—interviewing techniques, building your personal brand, and navigating your early career. In addition to sessions, participants get face time with today’s best brands through hosted tours.
National Leadership Conference
June 24, 2021 - Anaheim
FBLA-PBL members have the competitive edge, as the best and brightest of FBLA and PBL convene to compete in leadership events, share their successes, and learn new ideas about shaping their career future through workshops and exhibits. This four-day conference is considered the pinnacle of the FBLA-PBL experience, especially for those running for national office. FBLA-PBL has forged partnerships with industry leaders to underwrite competitive events and scholarships for students achieving national ranking.
Institute for Leaders
June 2021 - Anaheim
Held in conjunction with the National Leadership Conference, this high-energy, intensive, two-day seminar is a focused, leadership experience for state and local chapter officers, as well as members and advisers. This training conference prepares student leaders and members to assume their elected responsibilities and develop valuable life skills.