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2026 Michigan FCCLA Fall Leadership Conference

This year's conference!

Friday, November 6, 2026

 

Timeline of events:

8:30 a.m.- 8:50 a.m. – Registration
Western Michigan University Student Center
Drop off and parking details in FAQ section below
9:00 a.m.- 9:40 a.m. – Opening Session
Western Michigan University Student Center Ballroom
9:45 a.m.- 10:50 a.m. – Workshops
Western Michigan University Sangren Hall
11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. – Lunch and Vendor Exhibits
Group A: Lunch in Student Center Dining Hall
Group B: Exhibits in Sangren Hall Main Lobby
12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m. – Lunch and Vendor Exhibits
Group A: Exhibits in Sangren Hall Main Lobby
Group B: Lunch in Student Center Dining Hall
1:15 p.m.- 2:20 p.m. – Workshops
Western Michigan University Sangren Hall

In addition to your registration with FCCLA, registration with WMU is required. Your registration with WMU ensures:

  • Campus safety best practices are being followed
  • Participation in on-campus tours
  • WMU merch for your entire group
  • Entry to WMU giveaways the day of the event
  • Possible consideration for additional WMU Scholarships

FAQ's

In addition to your registration with FCCLA, registration with WMU is required. Your registration with WMU ensures:

  • Campus safety best practices are being followed
  • Participation in on-campus tours
  • WMU merch for your entire group
  • Entry to WMU giveaways the day of the event
  • Possible consideration for additional WMU Scholarships

Drop off and parking is located in “Parking Lot 41 Western Michigan University” in GPS or https://maps.app.goo.gl/v2vKqwFYUrayv6jS6 . 
Bus overflow parking in Lots 63 and 64.

Your group will be assigned lunch group A or B in the Student Center Dining Center, located on the third floor of the student center. The dining center features multiple restaurants in a food-court style set up. 

Allergies and Food Sensitivities - Please do not hesitate to ask dining staff for support locating the gluten free fridges, etc. For severe food allergies, please notify Tayler Mercil or dining center management.

Questions?

Tayler Mercil

Tayler Mercil

Manager of Recruitment and Outreach, College of Education and Human Development at WMU

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Andrew Richardson

State Coordinator, MI FCCLA