New York HOSA
​Spring Leadership Conference 2026
March 24-26, 2026
(Tentative) Conference Agenda

​Monday, March 23 Schedule (Pre-Conference)
  • State Officers, Board Members, and Designated Event Personnel Only.
  • Arrival 12:00pm
  • Lunch 12:00pm 
  • Pre-Conference Planning  12:30pm to 6:30pm
  • Dinner 6:30pm
  • Pre-Conference Planning 7:30pm to 10:00pm
​Tuesday, March 24 Schedule
  • Conference ​Registration: 3:00pm to 5:00pm, Hotel Lobby (Hotel check-in begins after 4:00pm. There are no food/activities or places to go nearby prior to dinner, please do not arrive earlier than 3:00pm.)
  • Opening Session:  5:30pm, Grand Ballroom
    (HOSA Uniform or Business Attire)
  • Dinner: 6:00pm, Grand Ballroom
    ​(HOSA Uniform or Business Attire)
  • Conference Orientation: 7:00pm, Grand Ballroom
    Competitive Events, Courtesy Corp, & Advisor Orientation
    ​(HOSA Uniform or Business Attire)
  • House of Delegates: 7:30pm, Grand Ballroom  (HOSA Uniform or Business Attire)
  • Evening Competitive Events: 8:00pm, More Information
    (HOSA Uniform or Business Attire)
  • Advisors Meeting: 9:00pm Adams Basin 
  • Curfew:  11:00pm
Wednesday, March 25 Schedule ​
  • Breakfast:  7:00am, Grand Ballroom (HOSA Uniform, Business Attire or Competitive Event Attire)
  • Morning Competitive Events:  8:00am, More Information
    HOSA Uniform, Business Attire, or Competitive Event Attire)
  • Lunch:  12:00pm, Grand Ballroom and Lobby Restaurant (HOSA Uniform, Business Attire or Competitive Event Attire) 
  • Afternoon Competitive Events:  1:00pm, More Information
     (HOSA Uniform, Business Attire, or Competitive Event Attire)
  • ​Keynote Speaker:  4:30pm, Grand Ballroom (HOSA Uniform or Business Attire)
  • Dinner: 6:30pm, Grand Ballroom (HOSA Uniform or Business Attire)
  • Entertainment: 8:30pm, Crossroads Ballroom (Casual Attire)
  • Curfew:  11:00pm 
Thursday, March 26 Schedule:
  • Breakfast: 7:00am, Grand Ballroom
    (HOSA Uniform or Business Attire)
  • Check Out:  9:00am (bring bags down to Champlain Room or Bushnell Basin for storage)
  • Closing Ceremony:  9:15am, Grand Ballroom
    (HOSA Uniform or Business Attire)
  • Awards Ceremony: 9:30am, Grand Ballroom
    (HOSA Uniform or Business Attire) 
  • New State Officer Installation: 10:45am, Grand Ballroom
    (HOSA Uniform or Business Attire)
  • Lunch:  11:00am, Grand Ballroom and Adams Basin
    ​(Casual Attire)
  • Departure
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New York HOSA wishes everyone safe travels! 
Thank you for coming to the 2026 Spring Leadership Conference.


Conference Survey
Will be available on last day of conference
HOSA’s Official Uniform Policy
  • Tailored navy blazer with emblem affixed over the heart
  • Matching navy slacks or navy knee-length skirt
  • White, closed-neck, tailored dress shirt suitable for tie or scarf
  • Accents: maroon HOSA scarf or maroon or navy long tie
  • Closed-toe blue, black, or brown business shoes or blue, black, or brown sneakers
  • Belt (blue, black, or brown)
  • Head covers required for religious purposes or to honor cultural traditions are allowed.
Business Attire
  • Black or navy-blue suit
  • White, closed-neck, tailored dress shirt (maroon or navy long tie)
  • White blouse (can be member’s choice) or Accent: maroon HOSA scarf (optional)
  • Members may choose to wear knee-length skirts or slacks
  • Closed-toe blue, black, or brown business shoes or blue, black, or brown sneakers
  • Belt (blue, black, or brown)
  • Head covers required for religious purposes or to honor cultural traditions are allowed.
Casual Attire:
The dress code for social activities includes everything EXCEPT athletic clothing, swimwear, sheer or mesh clothing, tank tops, muscle shirts, crop tops, and clothing with obscene or suggestive printing. Shirt straps must be two inches wide, and shorts and skirts must be at least to the fingertip. 
Competitive Event Dress:
For HOSA competitors, see competitive event guidelines for proper attire for each competitive event.
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Please check on the www.hosa.org site for any changes or updates that might have been made to the guidelines of the events since last school year.  Some guidelines have changed as recently - please check regularly as you prepare for your event.