National
Conference
National Leadership and Skills Conference
(NLSC)
California Champions Road to Atlanta!
Congratulations to our State Champions, and Good Luck at the 2026 National Conference!
June 1-5, 2026 | Atlanta, Georgia
NLSC 2026
Click the link above for Technical Standards, Online Submissions, Testing, and Contest Updates.
Notice: SkillsUSA Championships national competitors will receive login credentials to access their online test(s) by May 5, 2026. Your school’s SkillsUSA advisor is responsible for scheduling your test session with an approved proctor who follows the NOCTI Proctor Guide. The online testing window is May 5 – May 28, 2026. All required online test(s) must be completed by 5 p.m. ET on Friday, May 28, 2026.
State Association Conference Guide
State HQ at NLSC
You will pick up your NLSC registration packets at Signia by Hilton in room Magnificent 7.
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June 1, 2026
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
​​​California Delegation Hotel and Meeting Space is at the Signia by Hilton Atlanta
Conference Registration CLOSES April 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time
$350 Contestants, Advisors, Delegates, Chaparones, Observers
Includes NLSC registration, NLSC Shirt, NLSC Pin, State Shirt, 10 State Pins, and State Dinner.
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California Delegation Event Details
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Monday, June 1 - 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM California Conference Check-in at the Signia by Hilton Atlanta - Room Magnificent 7
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Monday, June 1 at 7:00 PM | CA Voting Delegate Orientation Meeting | Triumph Ballroom IJKL
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Monday, June 1 at 8:00 PM | CA State Meeting Kick-off | Dinner for Registered Attendees | Triumph Ballroom IJKL
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Friday, June 5, there will NOT be a California reception after the closing ceremony.
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California Delegation Hotel - Signia by Hilton Atlanta (connected to the GWCC)
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$275 + 51.48 taxes & fees = $326.48 per room per night​