State Leadership Conferences
| STATE | FALL | SPRING | CONTACT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska |
September 29-30, 2025 Aloft Hotel Anchorage |
April 2-3, 2026 Anchorage Hilton Downtown Anchorage, AK |
Kaitlyn Williamson williamson_kaity@asdk12.org Yvette Stone stone_yvette@asdk12.org |
| Alabama |
October 7-9, 2025 Mobile Convention Center |
February 26-27, 2026 Renaissance Montgomery Montgomery, Alabama |
Rebecca Cornelius, Co-State Advisor rcornelius@alsde.edu 334.694.4766 |
| American Samoa | |||
| Arkansas |
October 17, 2025
University of Arkansas - Pulaski Tech - UAPTC |
February 23-24, 2026
Hot Springs Convention Center Hot Springs, Arkansas |
Cathy Gunter, State Advisor
Cathy.gunter@ade.arkansas.gov
501.682.6271 |
| Arizona |
November 5, 2025 Phoenix Convention Center Phoenix, Arizona |
April 9-11, 2026
Tucson Convention Center Tucson, Arizona |
Sandra Oligny, State Advisor Sandra.oligny@azed.gov 602.228.5281 |
| California |
Multiple Locations (see link below) https://www.cal-hosa.org/event-calendar/ |
March 26-28, 2026
Ontario Convention Center Ontario, California |
Kathy Ruble, COO coo.calhosa@gmail.com |
| Canada |
March 9-11, 2026
Metro Toronto Convention Center |
Ryan Wang ryan.wang@hosacanada.org 647.867.2272 |
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| Colorado |
October 10, 2025 Skaggs School of Pharmacy |
February 13-15, 2026
Gaylord Rockies Aurora, Colorado |
Lee LeSueur, State Advisor Lee.LeSueur@cccs.edu 720.326.7941 |
| Connecticut |
March 14, 2026 Waterbury Career Academy Waterbury, Connecticut |
Jen Freese, State Advisor stateadvisor@cthosa.org |
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| China | March 20-22, 2026 |
Kiki Chen hosa@sktedu.com |
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| DC | TBD |
March 11-12, 2025 The University of the District of Columbia |
Shreyas Patel hosadistrictofcolumbia@gmail.com |
| Delaware | TBD Virtual |
March 24-26, 2026 Wilmington University New Castle, Delaware |
Rozie Townsend Rozie.Townsend@doe.k12.de.us 302.383.5495 |
| Florida |
November 14-16, 2025 Camp Kulaqua High Springs, Florida |
April 16-19, 2026
Marriott Orlando World Center Orlando, Florida |
Jacque Moreau, State Advisor jmoreau@flhosa.org 386.462.4672 |
| Georgia |
November 14-15, 2025 Atlanta Hilton Atlanta, Georgia |
March 5-7, 2026 The Marriott Marquis Atlanta, Georgia |
Nikki Bentley, State Advisor NBentley@georgiahosa.org |
| Hawaii |
October 25, 2025 Managua High School Honolulu, Hawaii |
March 3-4, 2026 Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort Honolulu, Hawaii |
Lin Hadama, State Advisor lin.hadama@k12.hi.us |
| Iowa |
October 12, 2025 Drake University Des Moines, Iowa |
March 8-9, 2026 Drake University Des Moines, Iowa |
Richelle Williams director@iowahosa.org 515.271.1852 |
| Idaho |
October 17-21, 2025 Bosie, Pocatello & Moscow |
March 11-13, 2026 Boise State University Boise, Idaho |
Gina Lyman, CTSO Manager gina.lyman@cte.idaho.gov 208.429.5553 |
| Illinois |
October 8, 2025 President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - Doubletree Springfield, Illinois |
March 18-20, 2026 BOS Centre Springfield, Illinois |
Tammy Martin tmartin@mvths.org 618.244.3700 |
| Indiana |
October 24, 2025 J.W. Marriott Indianapolis, Indiana |
April 15-17, 2026 Marriott Downtown Indianapolis, Indiana |
Eddie Erickson indianahosa@gmail.com 317.443.1589 |
| Kansas |
October 28, 2025 Kansas State University Student Union Manhattan, Kansas |
March 2-3, 2026
Century II and Hyatt Regency Wichita Wichita, Kansas |
Tina Garetson, State Advisor tgoosz@kumc.edu 660.864.3834 |
| Kentucky |
September 26-27, 2025 University of Louisville Louisville, Kentucky |
March 18-21, 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Center Louisville, Kentucky |
Susan Readnower, State Advisor susan.readnower@education.ky.gov 502.564.4286 |
| Louisiana |
October 7, 15 & 24, 2025 Multiple Louisiana |
March 2-4, 2026
Crowne Plaza Executive Center Baton Rouge, LA |
Shirlene Bender, State Advisor Shirlene.lahosa@gmail.com 337.371.5974 |
| Maryland | TBD |
March 9-20, 2026 Virtual |
Jane Shovlin, State Advisor stateadvisor@marylandhosa.org 520.820.5840 |
| Massachusetts | April 4, 2026 |
Andrew Piazza leadership@massachusettshosa.org |
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| Michigan |
April 16-17, 2026 Grand Traverse Resort & Spa Acme, Michigan |
Mark Burley
hosa@mhc.org |
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| Minnesota |
October 31, 2025 Saint Paul River Center St. Paul, Minnesota |
March 9-11, 2026 River's Edge Convention Center St. Cloud, Minnesota |
Summer Hagy, State Advisor director@minnesotahosa.org 651.500.8025 |
| Missouri |
October 12-13, 2025 Stoney Creek Hotel Columbia, Missouri |
March 23-24, 2026 Rolla High School Rolla, Missouri |
Rachel Fisher, State Advisor Rachel.fisher@dese.mo.gov 573.751.7965 (office) |
| Mississippi |
October 21,2025 Vicksburg Convention Center Vicksburg, Mississippi |
March 4-6, 2026 University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, Mississippi |
JaBria Fogg, State Advisor jfogg@mdek12.org 601-359-2371 |
| Montana |
October 14, 2025 Montsana Tech Butte, Montana |
March 31 - April 1, 2026 Multiple Locations |
Katie Meier, State Advisor montanahosa@katiemeier.co 406.868.9445 |
| North Carolina |
March 25-27, 2026
Sheraton Geensboro at Four Seasons & Koury Convention Center Greensboro, North Carolina |
Jennifer Epperson, State Advisor 336.756.7776 Jennifer.epperson@nchosa.org |
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| North Dakota |
October 20, 2025 University of Jamestown Jamestown, North Dakota |
March 22-24, 2026 Alerus Center Grand Forks, North Dakota |
Brandy Madrigal, State Advisor brandy.madrigal@mayvillestate.edu 701.788.5231 |
| Nebraska |
October 9 & 13, 2025 Holthus Convention Center & Western Nebraska CC York & Scottsbluff, Nebraska |
March 8-10, 2026 Creighton University Omaha, NE |
Jami Denny State Advisor jamelyn.foster@nebraska.gov 531.229.3156 |
| New Hampshire |
November 17, 2025
University of New Hampshire Durham, New Hampshire |
March 14, 2026 Concord Regional Technical Center Concord, New Hampshire |
Kaitlyn Jollimore
nhhosa25@gmail.com |
| New Jersey |
October 29, 2025 Kean University Union, New Jersey |
April 11-12, 2026 Union County VoTech Scotchplains, New Jersey |
Christian Roman croman@njhosa.org 908-737-0238 |
| New Mexico |
October 20-22, 2025 Albuquerque, Artesia & Las Cruces New Mexico |
April 9-11, 2026 Marriott Pyramid/UNM Domenici Center Albuquerque, New Mexico |
Joanie DeBerry, State Advisor nmhosa.jdeberry@gmail.com 575.562.4729 |
| New York |
November 20-21,2025 The Desmond Hotel - Crowne Plaza Albany, New York |
March 24-26, 2026 DoubleTree Syracuse Syracuse, New York |
Margaret Savitzky, State Advisor stateadvisor@newyorkhosa.org |
| Nevada |
November 12-14, 2025 GBC, TMCC & CSN Elko, Reno & Las Vegas Nevada |
April 22-24, 2026 Rio Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada |
hello@nevadactso.org |
| Ohio |
https://ohiohosa.org/fall-leadership-conference/ |
April 15-17, 2026 Glass City Center & Hilton Garden Inn Toledo, Ohio |
Jim Scott, State Advisor Ohiohosa.14@gmail.com 614.638.5501 |
| Oklahoma |
October 27, 2025 Embassy Suites Norman Norman, Oklahoma |
April 6-8, 2026 Embassy Suites Norman Norman, Oklahoma |
Amy Warner, State Advisor amy.warner@careertech.ok.gov 405.743.6843 |
| Oregon |
October 23-24, 2025 Riverhouse Lodge Bend, Oregon |
March 16-18, 2026 Hyatt Regency Hotel Portland, Oregon |
Victoria Defilippi stateadvisor@oregonhosa.org 775.443.7845 |
| Pennslyvania |
October 17, 2025 Hershey Lodge Hershey, Pennsylvania |
March 11-13, 2026
Hershey Lodge Hershey, Pennsylvania |
Alison Sprankle, State Advisor aspranklhosa@gmail.com 717.600.4913 |
| Puerto Rico |
November 13, 2025 Esc. Esther Feliciano Mendoza Aguadilla, Puerto Rico |
April 8-10, 2026 Embassy Suites by Dorado Del Mar Dorado, Puerto Rico |
Glorimar Falconi, State Advisor falconiag@de.pr.gov |
| Rhode Island |
October 17, 2025 Johnson and Wales Providence, Rhode Island |
March 6, 2026
Johnson and Wales University Providence, Rhode Island |
Rachel Roberge, State Advisor rachel.roberge@scituateschoolsri.net 401-580-9143 |
| South Carolina |
October 9, 2025 Newberry College Newberry, South Carolina |
March 11-13, 2026 Charleston Area Convention Center North Charleston, South Carolina |
Stacie Elwood, State Advisor
competitiveevents@schosa.org 843.597.9239 |
| South Dakota |
October 22 & November 10, 2025 Rapid City and Vermillion |
April 16-17, 2026 Sanford Pentagon/University of South Dakota-Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
Brock Rops, State Advisor Brock.Rops@usd.edu 605.357.1500 |
| Tennessee |
October 29- November 6, 2025 Multiple locations |
March 30 - April 1, 2026 Chattanooga Convention Center Chattanooga, Tennessee |
Jake Kelly jake.kelley@tennesseehosa.org 615-532-6270 |
| Texas |
March 24-26, 2026 American Bank Center Corpus Christi, TX |
Janet Villarreal, State Advisor janet.villarreal@texashosa.org 877.728.0150 |
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| Utah |
October 1, 2025 Utah Valley Convention Center Provo, Utah |
April 16-17, 2026 Davis Conference Center Layton, Utah |
Denise Abbott, State Advisor denisea@provo.edu 801.400.5600 |
| Vermont |
TBD Norwich University Northfield, Vermont |
March 11, 2026 UVM Davis Center Burlington Vermont |
Jessica Enright, State Advisor
vermonthosa@gmail.com |
| Virginia |
March 20-22, 2026 Hotel Roanoke Roanoke, VA |
Kate Doctor stateadvisor@virginiahosa.org 804.704.6727 |
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| Washington | Multiple Sites |
March 2-4, 2026 Spokane Convention Center Spokane, Washington |
Elizabeth Carnesi-Hudson, State Advisor elizabeth@wahosa.org 425-365-3492 |
| Wisconsin |
November 4-6, 2026
Multiple Locations |
April 8-10, 2026
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin |
Noah Mutter-Schulz nmutterschulz@wihosa.org 715.450.4511 |
| West Virgina |
November 12, 2026
Days Inn and Suites Conference Center Flatwoods, West Virginia |
March 13-14, 2026
Marshall University Huntington, West Virginia |
Loretta Thompson, State Advisor 304.369.4585 |
