Empowering the Next Generation of BPA Leaders
Student Leadership Summit
Student Leadership Summit
The Student Leadership Summit is more than a conference — it’s a launchpad for the next generation of BPA leaders. Attendees leave inspired, better prepared to lead their chapters, and ready to make a lasting impact on their communities.
About the Student Leadership Summit
Business Professionals of America invites Secondary and Postsecondary student members to participate in the second annual Student Leadership Summit.
This multi-day event unites student leaders nationwide for interactive sessions that strengthen leadership, teamwork, and communication skills — preparing them to lead confidently and create positive change within BPA.
Student Leadership Summit Schedule and Sessions
The Student Leadership Summit features a diverse range of sessions designed to inspire growth, leadership, and collaboration for students. Each track focuses on building practical skills, fostering confidence, and empowering attendees to bring what they learn back to their chapters and communities.
Virtual Doors Open
Amplify Your Impact
Led by the Executive Council
The welcome to Amplify Your Impact in BPA, a dynamic virtual conference designed to empower, inspire, and elevate your journey in Business Professionals of America. Get ready to connect, grow, and unlock new opportunities to lead with purpose and make a lasting difference.
Find Your Frequency
Led by Leadership Specialist Kenzie Alvarez
BPA isn’t just about what you do it’s about why you do it. In this session, we’ll dig into what drives you, what lights you up, and how you can turn that passion into purpose. Get ready to explore your “why” and leave inspired to lead with meaning and impact!
Break
Program of Work Power-Up: Amplify Your Chapter's Impact
Led by Executive Council members Angel Pina and Rishabh Barve
Your Program of Work isn’t just a checklist-it’s the roadmap that shapes your chapter’s legacy. In this session, you’ll learn how to transform everyday activities into meaningful initiatives that amplify your impact on members, your school, and your community. Through interactive planning exercises and real-world chapter examples, you’ll discover strategies to set bold goals, track progress, and celebrate success. Walk away with the tools and confidence to design a Program of Work that doesn’t just fill the year-it fuels it.
How to Be a Chapter Officer 101
Led by Executive Council members Tyler Gunter and Nira Jayendran
Leadership starts here! Chapter Officer 101 will help you discover how to amplify your impact by building teamwork, sparking new ideas, and leading your chapter to success the BPA way.
Advocacy in Action: Elevating CTE Through Policy and Media Engagement
Led by ACTE Representatives
Join representatives from the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) for an engaging and interactive session focused on the power of advocacy in advancing Career and Technical Education (CTE). Led by Jimmy Koch, ACTE’s Government Relations Manager, and Abby Jablonski, Media and Advocacy Coordinator, this session will equip student leaders with practical strategies to effectively share their CTE stories, influence policy decisions, and amplify their impact through media channels. Drawing from their extensive experience working with national CTSOs and student officers, Jimmy and Abby will offer real-world insights into how student voices shape CTE policy at the local, state, and national levels. Whether you’re new to advocacy or looking to sharpen your skills, this session will leave you inspired and empowered to take action.
Daily Wrap and Challenge
Who Should Attend
The summit is open to state, regional, and chapter officers, as well as aspiring student leaders eager to make an impact within BPA. Advisors are also encouraged to attend and take advantage of professional development sessions designed to enhance classroom instruction, chapter management, and mentorship.
Registration Information
Plan ahead to make the most of your experience. Review important dates, and fees before completing your registration to ensure a smooth and organized process.
Registration Fee | $20 per person / $100 per chapter
The registration fee applies to student members, and advisors. Visit shop.bpa.org and select the Student Leadership Summit to pay for registration for you or your chapter.
Questions About SLS?
Have questions about attending, registering, or planning your trip to SLS? Visit our Help Center for quick answers or contact the National Staff for direct assistance.
