BPA National Leadership Conference

The National Leadership Conference (NLC) is the premier event for Business Professionals of America members across the country and around the world. Each year, thousands of students, advisors, alumni, and partners gather to celebrate achievement, develop leadership skills, and connect with peers and professionals.

May 6–10, 2026

Nashville, TN at the Gaylord Opryland

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Travel and Planning Guide

Plan your trip to NLC with everything you need to know—from budgeting and cost estimates to flight and hotel details. Use this guide to organize your travel, lodging, and meals so you can focus on the conference experience.

These cost estimates can help chapters and attendees plan their budgets ahead of time, accounting for travel, lodging, meals, and additional conference expenses. Actual costs may vary based on your location, travel arrangements, and accommodation preferences.

Conference Expense	Cost
Registration	$125
Travel	$500
Hotel (4 nights quad occupancy) $287 per night ($333.27 inclusive of taxes and fees)  9.25% Sales Tax, 6% Occupancy Tax and $2.50 city tax per room per night.	$300
Meals (5 days)	$250
Tours	$150
Miscellaneous	$125

Airport Information

Find the most convenient airport for your arrival in Nashville.

Airport	Distance to Conference Hotels	Travel Time
Nashville International Airport (BNA) flynashville.com	8 miles	~15 minutes

Airline Discounts

Save on your airfare when flying to NLC.

Ground Transportation

Attendees are responsible for arranging transportation between the airport and hotel. Options include rideshares (Uber, Lyft), taxis, or airport shuttles listed on each airport’s website.

Rideshares and taxis are available on-demand or by reservation.
Shuttle services generally require advance booking—schedule at least 24 hours before arrival.

MEARS Transportation

The largest ground transport company in Central Florida, MEARS offers discounted shuttle services between Orlando International Airport (MCO) and these conference hotels:

Gaylord Palms Resort
Orlando World Center Marriott

Reserve your seat at MEARS Connect

Car, Truck, and Van Rentals

Use the Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number: J546105 — valid seven days before and after the conference.

Call (800) 525-7537 x33462 and provide the discount code.

Book on AVIS Website

Questions About NLC?

Have questions about attending, registering, or planning your trip to NLC? Visit our Help Center for quick answers or contact the National Staff for direct assistance.

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