2027 SBLC Information
The State Business Leadership Conference (SBLC) is the premier event for California FBLA Collegiate and the first level of the national business competition program. Participants have exciting opportunities to:
Compete in over 30+ business and career preparation competitions!
Run for a state officer position!
Be recognized with scholarships for demonstrating a passion for "Service, Education, and Progress!"
Network with FBLA-PBL members from across the state, as well as with national leaders!
The basics:
Location: San Diego, CA
Date: April 2nd-4th, 2027
Pricing (Includes Registration, Programming, & 2-Night Stay)
Quad: $TBR
Trio: $TBR
Double: $TBR
Single: $TBR
Advisor: $TBR
Late Registration Fee: +$25
California Awards Program
California is pleased to offer the vast majority of the competitive events that National’s puts out every year. These events include topics and highlights for every major facet of business.
CALIFORNIA AWARDS PROGRAM PDF (TBR)
All Events Offered by CAFBLA Collegiate (CAP 2027 AT A GLANCE - TBR)
This is a comprehensive spreadsheet showing events, types, and more information. Think of this as an overview of all events offered. For registration members are allowed to compete in 2 Presentation/Case Study Events and 3 Objective Test Events. Chapters are limited to sending 3 teams per event.
Appropriate attire is required of all attendees and presenters.
Includes sample case studies and objective tests!
Blue Panda Guides:
All chapters will register through Blue Panda, payment will NOT be through Blue Panda. We use Blue Panda solely for registration, rooming, and competitive event selection.
How to Login with FBLA Connect
Conference Overviews:
SBLC 2027 Program (TBR)
SBLC 2027 Competitive Event Schedule (TBR)
Expected Deadlines:
Registration Opens: February 12th, 2027
Registration Due: February 19th, 2027
Late Registration Due: February 25th, 2027
Competitive Event Rosters Finalized Before Penalty: February 27th, 2026
After deadline, any changes will be an additional $25 per change
Objective Test & Skill Event Test Logins Sent Out: March 7th, 2027
Online Testing Window: March 8th, 2027 - March 12th, 2027
SBLC Pre-Judged Materials Due: March 12th, 2027
2027-2028 State Officer Application:
We are excited to be looking for a new team of hard-working, passionate, humble, and encouraging CAFBLA Collegiate State Officers. Make sure to read it through carefully, and if you have any questions, please email them to stateteam@capbl.org. Applications will open in February 2027.
2027-2028 State officer APP (TBR)
Volunteer & Alumni Opportunities:
We are looking again for volunteers for judging, workshops, presenters, sponsorships, and more. If you’re interested, please fill out the form below!
JUDGE/SPEAKER/WORKSHOP EARLY SIGN-UP Form (JOIN NOW)
2026 SBLC Recap:
Where was it?
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
How many people attended?
252 students and 7 advisors
What was the content like?
We had over 30+ competitions, 4 different workshops, 2 speakers, two networking events, and CAFBLA Duos!
2026 Recap Video:
Competitive Event Results:
2026 SBLC Competitive Event Winners
SBLC 2026 Photos:
Thank You:
Special thank you to all of our guest speakers:
Opening Keynote: Michael Chang, Founder & CEO, VGCD GAMEPLAN Academy (Linkedin)
Workshop - Cracking the T20 Transfer, From CC to Dream School: Sean Lee, Founder, The Leeway (LinkedIn)
Workshop - Gaming & Analytics: Brianna Zhao, Head of Data Insights, WB Games (LinkedIn)
Workshop - Future in Finance: Craig Rosenblatt, Founder, Rosenblatt Advisors
Workshop - Entrepreneurship Essentials Workshop: Tim Eun, Founder, Socratics.ai (LinkedIn)
Closing Keynote: Christian Carr, Mortgage Advisor, Xpert Home Lending
And our judges:
Juan Sandoval, Relationship Banker at BMO | Shaline Jane, President / CEO at Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary / HydrationLove (LinkedIn) | Margie Jiang, Consultant (Deloitte Greenhouse) at Deloitte (LinkedIn) | Samantha Breitbach, Product Marketing Manager at Persona Identities (LinkedIn) | Zevan Shuster, Talent, Producer, Writer at Healthy Family Show / Crunch Fitness (LinkedIn) | Jonathan Maxwell, Senior Security Engineer at Ridgeline Inc (LinkedIn) | Parth Bhagwat, Day Trader / Equity Analyst at OptionsAlert (LinkedIn) | Terri Ettinger, Speech Coach at Monta Vista High School | Anagha Todalbagi, Product Manager at Microsoft (LinkedIn) | Harris Dalal, Teacher at Bay Area School District | Bhupendra Renjen, CEO at Global Nexus (LinkedIn) | Christian Carr, Loan Consultant at Preferred Mortgage Partners | Derek Handova, Case Study Writer at Insight Enterprises | Victor Romiti, Founder at Winners Marketing | Yannick Maurice, Director of Product Marketing at Astranis (LinkedIn)
Dates and Locations:
2027: Friday-Sunday, March 26th-28th, 2027, San Diego, CA
2026: Friday-Sunday, March 27th-29th, 2026, Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge, Emeryville, CA
2025: Friday-Sunday, March 7th-9th, 2025, Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego, CA
2024: Friday-Sunday, April 12th-14th, 2024, Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge, Emeryville, CA
2023: Friday-Sunday, March 31st-April 2nd, Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa, San Diego, CA
2022: Friday-Sunday, April 22nd-24th, Hilton Union Square, San Francisco, CA
2021: Friday-Sunday, April 16-18th, Virtual
2020: Friday-Sunday, Virtual | Compete (April 6-9th) + Learn & Experience (April 13-17th)
2019: Friday-Sunday, March 29-31, at Radisson Hotel, Santa Maria
2018: Friday-Sunday, April 6-8, at Hilton Mission Valley, San Diego
2017: Friday-Sunday, March 31 - April 2, at Hyatt Regency Orange County, Garden Grove
2016: Friday-Sunday, April 8-10, at Crowne Plaza Silicon Valley North, Union City
2015: Friday-Sunday, March 27-29, at Ontario Airport Hotel, Ontario
2014: Friday-Sunday, March 28-30, at The Westin Los Angeles Airport, LAX
2013: Friday-Saturday, April 5-6, at Ontario Airport Hotel, Ontario
2012: Friday-Saturday, March 30-31, at Radisson Hotel, LAX
2011: Friday-Saturday, March 25-26, at Hotel Maya, Long Beach
2010: Friday-Saturday, March 26-27, at Sheraton Hotel, Pasadena
2009: Friday-Saturday, March 27-28, at The Westin Hotel, Long Beach
2008: Friday-Saturday, March 28-29 at California State University, Fullerton
2007: Friday-Saturday, March 30-31 at UCLA
2006: Friday-Saturday, March 31-April 1 at UC San Diego
2005 (State Leadership Conference (SLC)): Friday-Saturday, April 1-2 at UCLA
2004 (State Leadership Conference (SLC)): Friday-Saturday, March 12-13 at Cal State Fullerton
2003 (State Leadership Conference (SLC)): Saturday, April 19 at Cal State Fullerton
2002 (State Leadership Conference (SLC)): UC Riverside