What is the Ultimate Power Trip in DECA?

• A. A national exam series for DECA members.
• B. A casual social gathering with no program.
• C. An annual regional leadership conference promoting leadership development activities and introducing competitive events.
• D. A virtual retreat for officers only.

Answer: (C)

It’s DECA’s annual regional leadership conference, a live regional event that kicks off the year with leadership development activities and an introduction to the competitive events students can enter later. This gathering is designed to energize members, build essential leadership and teamwork skills, and give attendees a clear sense of what competitive events look like and how to prepare for them. It’s more than just a meetup—it’s a structured program of workshops, activities, and networking that lays the foundation for the year’s DECA activities. This is why it best fits the description: it focuses on developing leaders and previewing the competitions, rather than being a national exam series, a casual social gathering, or a remote retreat.