Conferences & Events
Experience the journey of competition, leadership, and connection. From local chapter meetings to the International Leadership Conference, discover where Illinois HOSA can take you.
The HOSA Journey
Fall Leadership Conference (FLC)
Kickstart the year with leadership training, networking, and exciting workshops designed to prepare you for the competitive season.
Regional/Preliminaries
The first step in your competitive events journey. Demonstrate your knowledge and skills against other future health professionals in your region.
State Leadership Conference
The pinnacle of the Illinois HOSA year. Compete for state titles, attend educational symposiums, and celebrate the year's achievements.
International Leadership Conference (ILC)
Represent Illinois on the global stage. Top competitors from the State Leadership Conference advance to compete internationally and connect with members worldwide.
Event Details
FLC
Join hundreds of members across the state for interactive leadership development sessions and keynote speakers.
Learn moreRegional/Preliminaries
Online testing and regional skill assessments to qualify for the State Leadership Conference.
Learn moreState Leadership Conference
Our largest event of the year, featuring over 60 competitive events, networking, and the election of the state officer team.
Learn moreILC
The ultimate destination for HOSA competitors, bringing together members from across the globe to compete, learn, and grow.
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Competitive Events
Review guidelines, rubrics, and updates for all HOSA competitive events this season.
Calendar & Deadlines
Stay on track with important registration dates, submission deadlines, and conference schedules.
Mark Your Calendar
2026-2027 Calendar
From Fall Leadership Conferences in October to the International Leadership Conference in June, here is everything coming up, so your chapter never misses a deadline.
Membership must be completed by November 1 to qualify for the State Leadership Conference.
- Oct 6Fall Leadership Conference, Northern AreaAmos Alonzo Stagg High School, Palos Hills, Illinois
- Oct 7Fall Leadership Conference, Southern AreaNormal Community High School, Normal, Illinois
- Oct 15Affiliation deadline for HOSA 100 Club
- Nov 1Affiliation deadline for HOSA MembershipIllinois HOSA forms due to illinoishosa32@gmail.com. National HOSA affiliation is due on the HOSA Advisor Portal.
- Nov 2–6National HOSA Week
- Nov 25Registration deadline for Illinois HOSA Regional Competition
- Nov 30–Dec 4Illinois HOSA Regional Competition
- Feb 1Deadline for State Leadership Conference registration
- Feb 22–26State Leadership Conference Round 1 Testing/Uploads
- Mar 17–19State Leadership ConferenceBOS Center, Springfield, IL
- May 1Deadline for HOSA International Leadership Conference Registration
- Jun 22–25HOSA International Leadership ConferencePennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
Future State Leadership Conferences
Springfield, IL
- 2028Mar 15–17
- 2029Mar 14–16
- 2030Mar 20–22
- 2031Mar 19–21
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Make sure your chapter is ready for the upcoming competitive season. Add every key date to your calendar in one click.
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