Event Schedule
Conference Schedule
Monday
June 1
SkillsUSA Store Grand Opening
1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Expedition NLSC
Experience NLSC in a whole new way right from your cellphone with Expedition NLSC, our digital scavenger hunt! Lean into learning moments, create connections, engage with exhibitors and partners to make the most of your NLSC experience.
Register one to four teammates and earn points as you explore and complete missions. Participants and teams have multiple opportunities to win prizes, including the grand prize of a VIP experience at the Award Session and $1,000 for your team.
Tuesday
June 2
7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
SkillsUSA Store
SkillsUSA Championships
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
SkillsUSA LEARN
SkillsUSA TECHSPO
8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Doors Open for Opening Session
5:30 p.m.
Opening Session
7 p.m.
Sponsored by Snap-on and Toyota
Conference Activities
Session Sponsors:
Kick-off the NLSC with the Opening General Session!
The Opening Session kicks off NLSC 2026 with celebration and inspiration as we honor the Advisor of the Year, meet the WorldSkills competitors, introduce national officer candidates, and hear from Executive Director Chelle Travis. Featuring electrifying entertainment and a keynote from IndyCar Champion Josef Newgarden, presented by Snap-on Incorporated, it’s the perfect launch to an unforgettable week.
Wednesday
June 3
7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
SkillsUSA Store
8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
SkillsUSA TECHSPO
SkillsUSA Championships
7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Call to Action: Advisor’s Session
7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
SkillsUSA LEARN
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Annual Meeting of SkillsUSA, Inc.
Call to Action
Join us for an exciting Call-to-Action kickoff event, designed for educators, business and industry professionals, and education leaders. Engage in a meaningful and memorable experience as you learn about the latest trends in workforce development from an inspiring keynote speaker and panelists.
Thursday
June 4
7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
SkillsUSA Store
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
SkillsUSA TECHSPO
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
SkillsUSA LEARN
6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Champions Festival
SkillsUSA Championships
7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Champions Festival
Get ready for an unforgettable night of nonstop excitement, fantastic food trucks and thrilling outdoor games at the highly anticipated Champions Festival.
Date: Thursday, June 4, 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Location: GWCC A/B Registration Lobby, Thomas Murphy Ballroom, Social Table and the outdoor International Plaza.
Attire is casual
Official conference name badge is required for entry.
Join us for our grand celebration with fun, food and games. You won’t want to miss the electrifying activities that will keep your adrenaline pumping all night long. The SkillsUSA Main Stage will be lit up with a live DJ spinning the hottest music tracks, making it impossible for you to resist the urge to dance.
Get ready to party like the champions you are at the most unforgettable festival of the year!
Friday
June 5
Community Service Project
9 a.m. – Noon
Doors Open for Awards Session
3 p.m.
Awards Session
4 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.
(*The typical date pattern for our NLSC was changed for 2026 to accommodate the FIFA World Cup being held in Atlanta. Learn more about this change here.)