Individual
Solo roleplay + objective test. 10 min prep, up to 10 min with judge.
Team
2-person case study + objective test. 30 min prep, up to 15 min with judges (presentation + Q&A).
Prepared
Written entry submitted before competition. Up to 15 min with judge on-site.
Principles
Used for mock conferences only. Roleplay + objective test format. Entry-level events for first-year members.
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Prep
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33 events · 2026–2027 DECA Competitive Events Program
Next steps
Review the roleplay framework and browse PIs for your cluster.