ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Tax Exempt Payments to DoubleTree
Organizations with Tax Exempt Status must submit a ST-119.1 form from your school.  A tax exempt letter from your school district is also acceptable.  The fillable ST-129 form can only be used for eligible individuals paying for the room that they are staying in.  The ST-129 cannot be used for exemption on multiple rooms.  

New York State HOSA
​Spring Leadership Conference 2026
March 24-26, 2026
(Registration Deadline: February 27, 2026)
DoubleTree by Hilton in Syracuse, NY

All conference attendees (student members, advisors, chaperones, guests) must pay the $55 registration fee for the conference, directly to NY HOSA.

If your HOSA chapter is less than 15 miles or less from the Doubletree by Hilton, you must register for either meal package shown below.  This is required by the hotel.

Conference Package for non-overnight attendees

Conference Package for non-overnight attendees
Package Cost
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Meals (6 meals)
$250 (+$55 Registration Fee)
Tuesday ​Dinner,  Wednesday Lunch & Dinner, Thursday Lunch  (4 meals)
$190 (+$55 Registration Fee)
 If purchasing the commuter meal packages above please make payment to New York HOSA, not the hotel.

Conference Package for Overnight attendees

Room Occupancy
Total including Meals and Room
​(Tax Exempt)
Per person
(Tax Exempt)
Total including Meals and Room
​(Tax Included)
Per person
(Tax Included)
Single
$489.70
$489.70
$550.84
$550.84
Double
$735.40
$367.70
$816.20
$408.10
Triple
$1001.10
$333.70
$1104.96
$368.32
Quad
$1266.80
$316.70
$1393.76
$348.44
All fees above will be paid directly to the DoubleTree by Hilton. 
An additional $55 Registration Fee per person will be paid directly to NYS HOSA.
All attendees (students, advisors, chaperones, and guests) must pay the $55 Registration Fee. 
How to Register:
  1. Registration is on the HOSA System.
  2. You must register for the conference by 4pm February 27, 2026 and be an official* HOSA member (*chapter membership dues have been paid).
  3. Spring Conference Registration is $55.00 per person. This fee is applicable to all students, whether participating in online-only or in-person competitive events. All advisors, chaperones, and guests must also pay the registration fee. All Registrations need to be paid before the conference.
  4. All Registrations must be paid before the conference on March 24, 2026. Purchase orders will not be accepted.
  5. You must complete the Medical Form and the Code of Conduct Form. Print and bring signed forms to the conference. ALL Conference Attendees must have this documentation or they will not be permitted to participate in the conference.  Both forms MUST be signed by students, parents/guardians, and advisors.  You must submit these forms even if only entering online-only competitive events.
    Please submit forms for online competitors using this link. 
    ​If they are not submitted you will be disqualified from your event(s).​
  6. Hotel registration must be done following the instructions linked here.
  7. Adults (Advisors / Chaperones / Guests) are not permitted to room with students.
  8. Please ensure that all entries in the HOSA system are complete and accurate before the deadline.  Unspecified t-shirt sizes will automatically be made XL.   Changes to registrations in the HOSA system will be assessed a $10 fee per entry.

New York HOSA Competitive Events Rules