*Onsite Registration Not Available*

Important Dates

• Registration Opens: August 30, 2023
• Housing Deadline (Varies by Hotel): October 13-26, 2023
• Registration Closes: October 18, 2023
• Payment Receipt Deadline: November 1, 2023

Registration Fee

Registration Fee: $115
*Registration fee applies to students, advisers, and chaperones.

What is included in the registration fee?

• 12 hours of professional development programming
• Lunch on Friday
• Future Leaders Expo Hall

• Full Name
• Preferred Pronouns
• Email Address
• Cell Phone (Advisers & Chaperones Only)
• Morning and afternoon business and leadership skill lab selections (see Skill Labs in the menu to the left for more information)
• Special Accommodation & Dietary Requests
• Accident Insurance Opt-In
• Conference Social Opt-In

Registration Instructions

Registration will take place in Blue Panda – you will need to login using the button marked ‘Login with FBLA Connect’. The link can be found in the instructions below.

Please be sure to review the instructions below and policies on this page before submitting your registration.

Important Notes:

• Only local advisers and/or state leaders can register members for conference
• Please review the chaperone policy & cancellation policy to the left before registering members.

Accident Insurance (Optional)

FBLA can provide optional accident insurance for your attendees for $2.00 per person. It can be purchased during the registration process.

Accident insurance is available for purchase from Federal Insurance Company. Those who purchase this insurance will be covered while in attendance at the NFLC, including travel directly to and from the conference. Coverage begins at the actual start of the trip to the NFLC and continues on a 24-hour basis during the trip. It ends when attendees return to their permanent residences. Benefits include up to $25,000 for accidental death or dismemberment and up to $2,500 for accidental excess medical expenses. The maximum limit of insurance is $500,000 per accident. Coverage is subject to the full terms and conditions in the master policy. Insurance is not available for onsite registrants and there are no refunds.

Please note: This is accident insurance; it does not cover illnesses not related to an accident. Sunburn is not classified as an accident. For a claim against this policy, notify the FBLA National Center in writing for verification of coverage and claim information.

Payment Instructions

• Payment Options: Credit card, check, or purchase order.
• Payment Deadline: November 1, 2023

*If a purchase order is used, payment for that PO must be received prior to the conference start date.

Payment by Check: 

All checks should be made payable to FBLA and mailed to the address below:

Future Business Leaders of America, Inc.
PO Box 79063
Baltimore, MD 21279

Confirmation E-Mail

Please confirm that the attendee information on the Order Confirmation email which was sent to you immediately after completing the registration process is correct.

If you find an error, please login to Blue Panda to fix your error.

If you need additional assistance, please email [email protected].

Cancellation Policy

Please email Robert Smothers, [email protected], with all refund and/or cancellation requests by November 1, 2023. A 50% penalty will be applied if you cancel before November 1, 2023. There will be no refunds after November 1, 2023.

*Please Note: Any requests for refunds after payment has been made will result in a cancellation fee.

Parents & Students

Parents and students are not able to register themselves for the National Fall Leadership Conference. Please contact your local chapter adviser for registration support.

Legacy Lifetime Professional Division Registration

Advisers or chaperones that are Legacy Lifetime Professional Members should request their complimentary registration by emailing [email protected] or call FBLA National Center 703.657.8188 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. ET to register.

Multi-Group Chaperones

Are your chaperones covering students from multiple schools? Blue Panda will not let you submit your registration unless your group meetings the required ratios for chaperones. If you are not able to assign chaperones accordingly, please email [email protected] with the names of the groups that are travelling together and the names of the chaperones. We will manually bypass the requirement on the backend for you to ensure you are not double charged.

Example:

• Chaperone 1 is travelling with 2 students from Langston Hughes Middle School and 1 student from South Lakes High School.
• Add Chaperone 1 to the registration for Langston Hughes Middle School and then email [email protected] with the chaperone’s name to let them know they will be chaperoning both schools and needs to be added to the South Lakes registration.
• Please do not send your email until all students have been added for both schools.

Questions? Email [email protected] – no phone calls please.

All attendees must stay in a conference hotel.

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Hotel blocks are available at the following hotels

Parking

Parking at the Rhode Island Convention Center

• Daily Event Rate: $15 – $25
  The Rhode Island Convention Center garage charges a daily rate between $15 – $25 when an event is in progress. Enter facility at or after 7 a.m. and exit by 2 a.m. Otherwise, hourly rates apply. No in/out access privileges apply. Event rate is subject to change.
• Overnight Rate: $20
  Overnight rate increments to a maximum of $20 per each 24-hour period. Facility is open 24/7. No in/out access privileges apply.

Parking at the Omni (Garage attached to the Convention Center)

Valet parking is available with in/out privileges for $34 (there is an additional $16 fee for pickups after 3 p.m. on the day of departure).

Bus Parking

A limited number of bus parking spots are available. Please reach out to Nick Carlow at the Rhode Island Convention Center at (401) 458-6310 or by email at [email protected] to reserve space.

Price: $12.50 per day

Deadline to Reserve Bus Parking: October 19, 2023

Taxi & Ride Share Services

Distance: 9.9 miles to the downtown area from Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport and approximately 13 minutes by car.

Taxi: Taxi service to and from Green into Providence costs approximately $35 plus gratuity.

Ride Sharing: Ubers and Lyfts are readily available at Rhode Island T.F Green International Airport. Pickup location is on the outer curb at arrivals. Cost is approximately $20.

Crisis Communications Plan

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9

• 2:00-3:00 PM: (Optional) Johnson & Wales Tour*
• 3:00-4:00 PM: (Optional) Johnson & Wales Tour*
• 4:00-6:00 PM: Early Check-In

*Thursday JWU Tours: No transportation provided. Attendees will walk to the downtown JWU campus. (Approximately 10 minute walk) Register for the tour during conference registration.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10

• 7:30-8:30 AM: Conference Check-In
• 8:30-9:00 AM: Opening General Session
• 9:15-11:45 AM: Business & Leadership Skill Labs – Morning Block
  • Business & Leadership Skill Labs are hands-on experiences designed for attendees to specialize in a skill of their choice.
    • Attendees will sign-up for labs during registration.
• 12:00-1:30 PM: Lunch & Future Leaders Expo Hall
• 1:30-4:00 PM: Business & Leadership Skill Labs – Afternoon Block
• 6:00-11:00 PM: (Optional) FBLA Night at Dave & Buster’s

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11

• 8:00 AM-12:00 PM: Breakout Sessions and Expo Hall
  • Attendees will have the opportunity to attend a variety of sessions including networking opportunities, professional development workshops, and visit the expo hall.
• 12:00-12:45 PM: Closing General Session
• 1:00-5:00 PM: Explore the city!
• 2:00-3:30 PM: (Optional) Tours of Johnson & Wales Campus**

**Saturday JWU Tours: Tour of both Providence campuses. Bus transportation provided. Register for the tour during conference registration.

All attendees will have the opportunity to hone their business skills in an area of interest to them. During registration, students will register for both a morning and afternoon session to deep dive into a business or leadership skill of their choice.

NOTE: All skill labs have a maximum capacity and will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.

2023 Business & Leadership Skill Labs

Middle School Skill Lab (AM & PM)

• Success in Middle School
  Advance your FBLA journey with new opportunities for leadership growth. Start now to prepare for your future, register for the Middle School lab today!

High School Skill Labs

• Officer Leadership Lab
  Attention local and state officer teams! Don’t miss the opportunity to join Bryant Collier in an engaging session focused on building the bond of your team for the year and nurturing your leadership skills. Through interactive experiences, you’ll uncover your leadership styles, enhance your communication, and solidify your impact for your state and local chapters!
• Business World
  Through fun and engaging hands-on activities and dynamic speakers and guests, students will be challenged to innovate and lead as they create, build, and run a business from the ground up.
• College Readiness: Navigating the Transition
  Join this interactive workshop for tips and tricks to help you navigate the transition to college. Discover effective strategies for evaluating colleges, identifying the right fit, and maximizing your collegiate experience. Gain expert advice on seamless transitions to college life, ensuring you’re well-prepared for this exciting new chapter.
• Cracking the Code: Your Path to NLC Success
  Eager to compete at the NLC? Join us to gain insights into event selection, master competition preparation steps, and understand 2023-2024 program changes. Empower your FBLA journey, enhance your edge, and embrace success with us.
• Fidelity Financial Forward® Invest in Your Future
  Are you interested in learning how to save, spend, and invest wisely? Would you like to hear about career paths and internship programs at an investment company? Join Fidelity® on these topics and more, including:
  • How saving money can help you reach your goals
  • Ways to improve your credit score by managing your spending
  • How investing may help make your money work for you
  • Internship and career opportunities offered by Fidelity
  
• HS to Professional: Mastering Skills for Success
  Discover the roadmap to success in the professional world during this engaging session where you’ll gain valuable insights into key elements of professional behavior, including effective communication, work ethic, accountability, and a passion for growth. Explore topics such as crafting impressive resumes, acing interviews, dressing for professional success, mastering communication skills, and understanding office norms. This interactive experience will equip you with the expertise needed to stand out and excel in various professional environments, setting you up for future opportunities.
• Pitch Perfect: Making the Sale in Hospitality
  Hone your pitch skills with practical hospitality scenarios at Johnson & Wales University’s workshop. Dive into a hands-on case study to refine your presentation abilities, culminating in a friendly pitch competition where you can apply what you’ve learned. Gain insights from industry experts in this engaging learning opportunity.

Adviser Skill Lab (AM & PM)

*Please Note: Adviser Academy will be different in the morning and afternoon so advisers can attend both. Advisers that attend student sessions will be asked to volunteer to support that session.

• Adviser Academy
  Join us for an enriching workshop tailored for FBLA advisers. Explore the latest education trends, gain insights into best practices, and discover valuable resources while connecting and networking with fellow advisers. Gain confidence and stay ahead in fostering student success with this engaging and informative session.

FBLA Night at Dave & Buster’s

Friday, November 10th from 6:00-11:00 PM

Location: 40 Providence Pl, Providence, RI 02903
Walkable from Event Venue & All Hotels

FBLA has exclusive access to Dave & Buster’s from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM. All participant must purchase a package to attend.

• Dinner & Games ($50) – Includes admission, all you can eat dinner buffet, unlimited non-redemption video games (games that do no earn tickets for prices), and a $20 power card for redemption games (games that do earn tickets for prizes).
• Dinner ($30) – Includes admission and all you can eat dinner buffet.

*Additional power cards can be purchased on site.

Click here to buy tickets

Chaperone Policy 

Future Business Leaders of America, Inc. (FBLA) has set forth its Chaperone Policy to align with National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). Please be advised that your local school or school district may have specific rules that require a higher adult adviser/chaperone-to-student ratio. You should follow the rules of your school district if the requirements are more restrictive than those set forth by FBLA. If your school district or state does not have a chaperone policy or is less restrictive, you must follow the minimum FBLA Chaperone Policy outlined below. 

Adviser/Chaperone Requirements  

• All chapters attending national conferences are required to have a 15:1 ratio of students to advisers/chaperones for High School groups and a 12:1 ratio for Middle School groups. 
• All advisers/chaperones must register for the conference, pay the required registration fee, and attend the conference for supervision of the student(s), or be in close proximity if they are an additional chaperone.  
• Chaperones can be advisers, parents, or guardians, but they should be at least 21 years of age. 
• This policy applies to Middle School and High School only, including graduated seniors who are completing the current program year. 

Registration 

All chapters must have at least one fully registered adult chaperone. 

Conference Check-In 

The school’s adviser must be present at conference check-in. Students will not be provided conference materials without an adult chaperone present. 

On-Site Expectations of Advisers/Chaperones 

Advisers/Chaperones are assuming a 24-hour-a-day responsibility from the time they leave until they return. Therefore, advisers/chaperones should: 

• Be attentive to the needs of the students and be the students’ primary adult contact.
• Know the locations and whereabouts of each student assigned to them during the trip. 
• Keep an accurate check of their students at all times during the conference; students should not be left unattended including outside of the conference.
• Promote FBLA as a positive student experience and therefore act as a positive role model for students in dress, voice, attitude, actions, and demeanor.
• Follow the FBLA Dress Code themselves during all conference activities, including the Future Leaders Expo Hall, workshops, and opening/closing sessions. 
• Ensure all students are checked in to their hotel room for the night at curfew and remain quiet and respectful of other hotel guests. 

FBLA Code of Conduct 

The conduct of FBLA members, advisers, and representatives should reflect positively on the organization and themselves, upholding the reputation of the organization. Listed below are rules of conduct for FBLA members, advisers, representatives, and attendees of events.  

At all times, FBLA members, advisers, and representatives are expected to: 

1. Behave in a courteous and respectful manner, avoiding language or actions that might bring discredit upon themselves, their school, other attendees, advisers, or FBLA, including speech and conduct that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment. 
2. Promote FBLA as a positive experience and therefore act as a positive role model for students in dress, voice, attitude, actions, and demeanor. 
3. Obey all local, state, and federal laws. 

While participating in an FBLA event, attendees are expected to: 

1. Abide by all FBLA rules. Members must keep their advisers informed of their activities and whereabouts. Accidents, injuries, and illnesses must be reported to the local adviser(s) or state leader(s) immediately. 
2. Avoid conduct not conducive to an educational conference. Such conduct includes, but is not limited to, actions disrupting the conference’s professional atmosphere, association with nonconference individuals, and activities that endanger self or others. 
3. Comply with the rules of all event facilities. Remember that other guests have rights as well. Noise should be kept at a respectful volume. Individuals or chapters will be responsible for repairing or replacing any property or furniture that is damaged. Facilities have the right to ask guests to leave. 
4. Stay in the hotel room to which they are assigned. FBLA members must have permission from their local adviser(s) or state leader(s) to be in hotel rooms to which they are not assigned.   
5. Follow the FBLA Dress Code during all conference activities, including general sessions, competitive events, exhibits, regional meetings, workshops, and other activities unless otherwise indicated.  
6. Avoid smoking, use of vaping/e-cigarette devices, alcoholic beverages, cannabis, and controlled or illegal substances of any form. These items must not be used or possessed at any time, or under any circumstances. Use or possession of such substances may subject the attendee to criminal prosecution. This policy does not apply to medications legally prescribed for an individual attendee.   
7. Not possess or use weapons of any kind at an FBLA-related event. 

Local advisers and state leaders are responsible for the supervision of attendee conduct. They should refer to the Chaperone Policy for additional responsibilities. 

Code of Conduct Violations 

Should an attendee violate the Code of Conduct, the FBLA staff member on duty will meet with the attendee and/or state leader(s) and local adviser(s)/chaperone(s).    

• Attendees who violate the Code of Conduct may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion from the conference. Attendees who are expelled from the conference will not be eligible for a refund of any fees paid and will be sent home at their own expense.  
• Attendees may be given a warning for behavior and their adviser(s)/chaperone(s) will be notified. 
• Attendees may be remanded to the custody of their adviser(s)/chaperone(s) and banned from all conference activities and facilities. FBLA will require that the adviser(s)/chaperone(s) notify a student attendee’s parents/guardians. 
• If an attendee’s behavior or actions violate the law, FBLA will notify local security and authorities immediately. 

Go Providence

A visit to Providence offers easy access to many attractions, universities, shops, sporting event venues and restaurants. The city is home to several museums, including the RISD Museum, part of the famed Rhode Island School of Design; the John Brown House Museum, a landmark from the 18th century; and the Governor Henry Lippitt House Museum, an American National Historic Landmark. For families, we have the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, the state’s only natural history museum and public planetarium; the Providence Children’s Museum, a hands-on museum for children; and the Roger Williams Park Zoo, home to scores of animals in naturalistic settings. Theaters, galleries, outdoor adventures and more make Providence a place to get up and go.

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