DECA is pleased to announce Charles Clark as the 2026 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference Grand Opening Session keynote speaker.
Charles Clark is a mental wellness and resilience expert. As a USA Track and Field silver medalist, the 6th fastest man in the world at IAAF World Championships, 3x NCAA National Champion and 10x NCAA All-American, Charles was well on his way to living out his ultimate dream. Then, a debilitating injury changed everything.
Discover Charles' story of how this life-changing event led him to launch his 11-year career as an award-winning speaker.
As a renowned motivational speaker and bestselling author, Clark is a dynamic and highly sought-after leader in the world of sports, business and educational institutions.
Clark speaks at over 50 events globally each year, ranging from nonprofits, schools, and sports teams to Fortune 500 companies.
His resume includes training and speaking to large corporations such as Google, Farmers Insurance, NFL, MLB, Johnson & Johnson, Raymond James, Amazon, and Pepsi Co. With his vibrant personality and transformational strategies, Charles has inspired more than 600,000 people worldwide to date.
Collegiate DECA, stand up on your feet and welcome Charles Clark!
