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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 (SLC)

    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 SLC 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.

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  • Prelims

    Online testing and regional skill assessments to qualify for the State Leadership Conference.

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  • SLC

    Our largest event of the year, featuring over 60 competitive events, networking, and the election of the state officer team.

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  • ILC

    The ultimate destination for HOSA competitors, bringing together members from across the globe to compete, learn, and grow.

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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 1st semester membership
  • Nov 2–6National HOSA Week
  • Nov 25Registration deadline for SLC preliminary rounds
  • Nov 30–Dec 4SLC preliminary and regional rounds
  • Feb 1Deadline for State Leadership Conference registration
  • Feb 22–26Round 1 tests
  • Mar 17–19State Leadership ConferenceBOS Center, Springfield, IL
  • May 1Deadline for National HOSA Leadership Conference registration
  • Jun 23–26National HOSA Leadership ConferenceBaltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD

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.

Downloads a calendar file with all dates for Google, Apple, or Outlook.