FBLA-PBL Conferences

FBLA-PBL offers National and State meetings that promote leadership development. FBLA-PBL conferences are a great place to network with other members, develop leadership skills, and discover latest business best practices.

2008 NFLC

National Fall Leadership Conferences (NFLCs)
Students and advisers participate in motivational general sessions and professional development and career planning workshops. For many FBLA-PBL members, the NFLCs are a convenient and affordable way to experience much of the education and excitement of an NLC.

2008 NFLC—
Minneapolis , Minnesota - November 7-8
Washington D.C. - November 14-15
New Orleans, Louisiana - November 21 – 22
Phoenix, Arizona - November 21 – 22

State Leadership Conference (SLC) – April 3-4, 2009
Each year, members from the Illinois PBL chapters converge in Effingham for the State Leadership Conference.  The weekend is jam-packed with competitive events, workshops, officer elections, and social activities!  This conference serves as a precursor to what can be expected at the National Leadership Conference later in the summer.

National Leadership Conference (NLC)
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.

2009 NLC— Anaheim , California
PBL: June 20 – 23
FBLA: June 25 – 28

2010 NLC— Nashville , Tennessee
PBL: July 9 – 12
FBLA: July 14 – 17

Institute for Leaders (IFL)
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.