MADISON TOWNSHIP — Students from Madison Comprehensive High School’s Business Professionals of America (BPA) chapter will attend the 2026 BPA National Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, May 6 to 10.
The conference will bring together an estimated 6,000 delegates from across the country to vie for top honors in business and information technology skills competitions, attend leadership and professional development workshops, receive awards for community service activities and elect BPA’s 2026–27 national student leadership team.
“The National Leadership Conference is more than just a competition—it’s a celebration of dedication, growth, and achievement,” said Patrick Schultz, BPA’s Executive Director. “We are thrilled to bring together BPA’s best and brightest to showcase their talents, build lifelong connections, and take the next steps in their leadership and career journeys.”
The 2026 National Leadership Conference is presented by Certiport, a Pearson VUE business, the leading provider of certification exam development, delivery, and program management services.
Conference attendees can obtain valuable industry certifications during the during the event.
While in Nashville, participants will also have opportunities to network with other BPA members and business leaders, visit iconic Nashville attractions, and participate in community service activities.
The conference’s opening session on May 6 and awards ceremonies on May 9 will be streamed live online.
The students from the MCHS’s BPA chapter attending the conference are:
- Aubrey Conn, Jamelyn Mays, Olivia Penrod & A.J. Studer – State Champions, Administrative Support Team.
- Alaina Washington – State Champion, Fundamental Word Processing.
- Nick Maglott – 3rd place, Payroll Accounting.
- Kylie Carroll – 8th place, Health Administration Procedures.
About Business Professionals of America
Business Professionals of America (BPA) is the premier Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) for middle, high school, and college/university students preparing for careers in business and information technology.
BPA provides opportunities for growth through education, competitive events, leadership development, and community service.
The organization has more than 60,000 members in schools across the United States and in Canada, China, Haiti, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Korea, and United Kingdom.
Learn more at www.bpa.org.