Event Schedule
Tentative Condensed Schedule
Below is a tentative, condensed schedule that is subject to change. The full schedule will be available in the conference app and below on June 1.
Monday
June 24
SkillsUSA Store Grand Opening
1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuesday
June 25
7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
SkillsUSA Store Open
9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
SkillsUSA University
10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
SkillsUSA TECHSPO
Advisor of the Year Interviews
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Academy of Excellence
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
SkillsUSA Championships
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Opening Session
7 p.m.
Conference Activities
Kick-off the NLSC with the Opening General Session!
Prepare for a high-energy, exciting experience with the Opening General Session of this year's National Leadership & Skills Conference! With its participatory and recognition aspects, you won't want to miss out on this unforgettable event. Be sure to attend and get set for an inspiring week by jumping right into this spectacular occasion at the start of your NLSC experience.
Wednesday
June 26
7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
SkillsUSA Store Open
9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
SkillsUSA University
SkillsUSA Championships
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
SkillsUSA TECHSPO
8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Models of Excellence Interviews
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Academy of Excellence
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Annual Meeting of SkillsUSA, Inc.
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Champions’ Festival
6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Champion’s Festival
Join us for a night of fun, food and games in Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park to celebrate our accomplishments throughout the week. The festivities include outdoor games and activities, numerous food truck vendors and a live DJ on the SkillsUSA Champions Main Stage. This event is the perfect way to mark your successes at NLSC, giving you motivation and confidence to utilize the skills you have attained throughout the conference as you prepare for the future, all while having a ton of fun!
Thursday
June 27
7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
SkillsUSA Store Open
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
SkillsUSA TECHSPO
9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
SkillsUSA University
SkillsUSA Championships
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Academy of Excellence
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday
June 28
Community Service Project
9 a.m. – Noon
Awards Session
5 p.m.
End Your NLSC experience on a High Note with the Awards Session!
The culminating experience of the National Leadership & Skills Conference is the Closing/Awards Session, which summarizes the entire NLSC experience. This high-energy session will recognize the accomplishments of the attendees who participated in NLSC activities, including the SkillsUSA Championships, National Officer Election Process and more. Attendees will leave the conference inspired to achieve greatness in their own leadership roles within the organization and with a spirit of celebration for self and others.
