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New England and Bermuda District of Key Club International's

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78th Annual

District Educational Conference

​April 2-4, 2026

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Holiday Inn by the Bay
Portland, Maine

WHAT IS DECON?

District Educational Conference (or "DECON") is the biggest Key Club event of the year! Each spring, the Key Clubs of the New England and Bermuda District come together for a weekend of celebration, education, and leadership. 

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CELEBRATE

Enter your Key Club and its members in District and International contests to be recognized at the Recognition Banquet! Contests and Awards recognize amazing service projects, impactful leaders, and amazing talent.

Learn More about Contests and Awards
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CONNECT

DECON is not all business. Get to know fellow Key Club members at the Welcome Reception on Friday, the Dance on Saturday, and at interactive sessions throughout the weekend.

View the Tenative Schedule
LEARN

LEARN

Attend workshops from Key Club leaders and guest presenters about leadership skills, officer roles, service initiatives, and more!

View the Tentative Schedule
SHARE

SHARE

At the Service Fair on Saturday, learn about projects that other Key Clubs around New England do to service their schools and communities. Bring back new ideas to make next year even better

Sign up for the Service Fair
LEAD

LEAD

Represent your Key Club at House of Delegates, where Key Club delegates will elect the 2026-2027 District Board and make key decisions about the future of our District.

Learn about Elections
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SERVE

Take part in service throughout the weekend to benefit local children's hospitals.

Collaborate with Key Clubs throughout the District to meet our annual fundraising goal for Camp Sunshine.

Learn More about Service at DECON
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ABOUT THE
VENUE

Holiday Inn by the Bay

88 Spring St

Portland, ME 04101

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We are pleased to be returning to the Holiday Inn by the Bay for our 2027 District Educational Conference.

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All attendees will stay in the conference hotel and sleep in their assigned room. Only students of the same gender can share a hotel room. Male and female students can not be in the same hotel room or suite unless accompanied by adult chaperone(s).

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Parking and Transportation

Parking is available on-site for attendees in the hotel's parking garage.  ​Please contact District Administrator Elyse Denorfia if you need to park a bus overnight.

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